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Bangladesh, UK reject HuJI 'torture' claims

2010-05-15 00:00:00

The British government had no involvement in the 'serious mistreatment' of Gholam Moustafa, an alleged leader of the banned Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI), a British High Commission spokesman told bdnews24.com.The Bangladesh foreign ministry also told the news agency that it had not...

Striking workers vandalise rice mills in Sherpur

2010-05-15 00:00:00

SHERPUR, May 14 (UNB): Striking workers attacked and damaged four `chatals (rice mill compound) in Dhakolhati, Digharpar, Sheetalpur and Kandapara areas here on the 4th day of their indefinite strike Friday morning, a couple of hours before they agreed to...

'Kalojam' prevents liver diseases caused by chronic alcohol drinking

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Research on animals shows that seed extract of `kalojam' (black berry) significantly prevents or slows down liver diseases (hepatic diseases) resulting from alcoholism (chronic liquor drinking) and related free radical-induced tissue injury. Free radical is a highly reactive chemical reactant...

Train movement on Dhk-Ctg route suspended for two hrs

2010-05-15 00:00:00

COMILLA, May 14 (UNB): Train movement on Dhaka-Chittagong route remained suspended for two hours Friday as local people blocked Shashidal level crossing under Baufal Upazila of the district demanding enlistment of a college in Monthly Pay Order (MPO).Witnesses said students...

Labour minister for elimination of child labour

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Minister for Labour and Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Khandakar Mosharraf Hossain stressed the need for political will and collaboration among government, workers and employers' organisations for realising the objective of a world free from child labour, reports UNB.The minister...

Bashundhara official held for trespassing on govt property

2010-05-15 00:00:00

GAZIPUR, May 14 (bdnews24.com): Gazipur police arrested a senior Bashundhara Group official early Friday on charges of trespassing on government property, cutting earth and threatening government officers.Masum Hossain is a senior administrative officer of Bashundhara's Mouchak City Housing Project.Gazipur's Kaliakair...

Indian motor parts worth Tk 3.1m seized

2010-05-15 00:00:00

DINAJPUR, May 14 (UNB): Members of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) seized a large amount of Indian motor parts worth over Tk 3.1 million from a pick-up van at Dugdugi bazar under Ghoraghat Upazila Thursday.BDR sources said acting on secret information they...

BUET holds workshop

2010-05-15 00:00:00

A two day 'Teachers' Appreciation' workshop concluded at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) Wednesday, reports UNB.Directorate of Continuing Education (DCE), BUET organised the workshop at its Council Bhaban. Vice Chancellor of BUET Prof Dr AMM Safiullah distributed certificates...

HK sees economy growing 5 pc in 2010

2010-05-15 00:00:00

HONG KONG, May 14 (AFP): Hong Kong's economy will likely grow more than the government's previous forecast of 4.0- 5.0 percent this year, an official said today, helped by a strong rebound in the regional economy. The positive outlook was...

Indian food inflation up at 16.44 pc on higher veg, fruits prices

2010-05-15 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, May 14 (PTI): Costlier vegetables and fruits pushed food inflation higher to 16.44 per cent as of May one, despite arrival of winter crops in the market. Analysts, however, were of the view that the effect of fresh...

New British PM bans mobile phones at cabinet meetings

2010-05-15 00:00:00

LONDON, May 14 (AFP): Britain's new Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday banned the use of mobile phones at cabinet meetings in a bid to ensure his top team stay focused on the challenges facing them, his spokeswoman said. Chairing...

SA A clinch tri-nation cricket title upsetting West Indies A

2010-05-15 00:00:00

South Africa A team clinched the ATN Records Tri-Nation One-Day Cricket crown upsetting favourite West Indies A team by five runs in a nail-biting final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur Friday, reports UNB.With the day's well-merited victory,...

Niaz, Razib, Parag earn five points in C’wealth Chess

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Three Bangladeshi players - country's first GM Niaz Murshed, GM Enamul Hossain Razib and FM Mehdi Hasan Parag - earned 5 points each in the Commonwealth Chess Championship after the 7th round matches held Friday in the Indian capital New...

Dordoi blank New Road; Abahani draw with Hasus NTCPE

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Dordoi Bishkek continue to impress the Dhaka crowd with another brilliant display as they trounced New Road Team of Nepal by 3-0 margin in the Group A of the AFC President's Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city...

BCB announces Bangladesh A team for Four-day match

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Selectors of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced Friday the names of the players for Bangladesh A Team who will be playing in the four-day matches against West Indies A, reports BSS. The following players have been selected for the Bangladesh...

Shane Bond retires from all cricket

2010-05-15 00:00:00

WELLINGTON, May 14 (Cricket): Shane Bond has announced his retirement from all forms of the game, less than a year after making his international comeback from the ICL wilderness. Bond ended his Test career in December, when he felt that...

World Cup 2018, 2022 hosting race heats up at FIFA

2010-05-15 00:00:00

ZURICH, May 14 (AP): Nine candidates hoping to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 began delivering their bid books to FIFA Friday. Australia made the first presentation to FIFA president Sepp Blatter, handing over a 750-page book detailing...

Emon, Masum share top slot in Weekly Rapid Chess

2010-05-15 00:00:00

FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman Emon and M Masum Hossain shared the top slot in the Weekly Rapid Chess Tournament securing full 4 points after the 4th round matches at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room Friday, reports UNB. A total of 58...

WB to assess Bangladesh's debt resolution mechanism

2010-05-15 00:00:00

A Z M AnasThe World Bank (WB) will conduct a study on the strength of Bangladesh's debt resolution mechanism, officials said.The assessment, to be conducted using the World Bank principles and guidelines, will review the effectiveness of insolvency and creditor...

PM leaves for South Korea, Malaysia today

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves here today (Saturday) on a five-day visit to South Korea and Malaysia from May 16, reports UNB.On her way to Seoul, the Prime Minister and her entourage will make a stopover for about six hours...

Ban on yarn import thru' Benapole land port goes

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Monira MunniThe government has withdrawn the ban on yarn import through Benapole land port in a bid to help bring down the price of the textile raw material. "Yarn import has been opened for all through the land port," Textile...

Experts wary, businesses upbeat about gains from Ashuganj transshipment point

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Sheikh Shahariar ZamanExperts voiced guarded optimism while business people remained upbeat about the potential gain from the Ashuganj transshipment point, through which Indian cargoes can enter the north-eastern states of that country.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Indian Premier Dr Manmohan...

Tax dept suggests steps to achieve revenue collection target by 2021

2010-05-15 00:00:00

FE ReportThe income tax department has suggested the government to address policy issues including broadening tax base and boundary of withholding tax, review exemptions, reintroduction of turnover and property tax to achieve the revenue vision by 2021.The government targets to...

SSC, equivalent exams results today

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Results of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published at 4:00 pm today (Saturday), reports bdnews24.com. Examinees have been advised to collect the results from their educational institutions or websites of the education boards or...

Water transport strike may turn worse, say leaders

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Jubair Hasan The ongoing strike being enforced by water transport workers could turn into a greater movement as the strikers have planned to mobilise pro- workers organisations and political parties to throw weight behind their demands, union leaders said.Leaders of...

More secrets may come out if BNP takes legal action against NBR: AL

2010-05-15 00:00:00

The ruling Awami League thinks more undisclosed information related to "corruption" committed by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and her family will come out if the party (BNP) takes legal action against the National Board of Revenue (NBR), reports UNB."We don't...

Study soon on dedicated bus lane

2010-05-15 00:00:00

Munima SultanaA feasibility study will soon begin on the introduction of a dedicated bus lane between Uttara and Sayedabad in the city targeting easing of traffic congestion.Bangladesh Roads Transport Authority said buses of 32 routes are now using the Uttara-Sayedabad...

ADB opts for $800m hard-term, $450m soft loans this year

2010-05-15 00:00:00

FHM Humayan KabirThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has devised a costly lending progarmme for Bangladesh this year as it has increased its hard-term loans up from the softer ones in the revised aid scheme, officials said.Finance ministry officials have said...

Two Bangladeshis shot dead by BSF

2010-05-15 00:00:00

THAKURGAON, May 14: Indian Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead two Bangladeshis and injured three others on Ratnai border in Baliadangi upazila Friday. The two deceased were identified as Parul (12), daughter of Jasimat of Barsa village, and Mujibur (24),...

Four killed, 3 hurt in road accidents

2010-05-15 00:00:00

SAVAR, May 14: Four persons were killed and three others critically injured at different road accidents on Dhaka-Aricha highway at Savar and Ashulia Thursday. One victim was identified as Fathema Begum (35) and other three could not be identified immediately....