A Dhaka court has withdrawn a tax evasion case against Awami League (AL) leader Obaidul Kader, reports bdnews24.com.Judge Jasmine Anwar of special court-4 Monday ordered withdrawal of the case filed during the tenure of the military-backed interim government.According to the...
SYLHET, May 10 (UNB): A farmer was shot dead by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Bisakandi border in Goainghat Upazila Monday.The victim was identified as Jamal Uddin (28), son of Abdul Matin of the village.BDR sources said, BSF men...
The High Court (HC) has asked law enforcers to sue unscrupulous traders who are mixing toxic chemical ingredients to ripen and preserve seasonal fruits prematurely under the Special Powers Act.Passing the interim orders upon a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) writ...
Maj Gen Md Rafiqul Islam joined Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) as its new director general (DG) Sunday, reports UNB.A BDR release said Monday that Gen Rafique took over from outgoing Director General Maj Gen Mainul Islam.Deputy DG, directors and senior officers...
The cabinet has approved the International Mother Language Institute Bill 2010 (IMLI), which stipulates the country's Prime Minister (PM) as its chief patron and education minister as the chairman of its governing body.The cabinet meeting was held with PM Sheikh...
Foreign Minister Dipu Moni and Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Stefain Craxi Monday discussed bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation and paid importance to increase the number of flights between the two countries, reports UNB.During a meeting at the Foreign Ministry,...
FE ReportJournalists Monday demanded immediate arrest of the killers of ATN Bangla senior cameraman, whose body was recovered from the bank of river Turag in the capital Sunday morning.They formed a human chain in front of the National Press Club...
GOPALGANJ, May 10 (UNB): A police constable has landed into trouble for allegedly teasing a college girl in the town.Constable Quaiyum was given a mass beating by the students in front of Bangabandhu University College before handing him over to...
Doulot Akter MalaDhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Monday proposed the government to impose 3.0 per cent tax on capital gains of banks, insurance companies and non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) but not to levy anything on small investors.It has also proposed to...
FE ReportThe Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) hit a new record in turnover Monday, crossing Tk 18.0 billion-mark, as the investors switched from one stock to another, after the finance ministry okayed the conversion of face value, dealers said.But share prices...
FE ReportThousands of garment workers Monday blockaded Dhaka-Sylhet Highway for more than two hours demanding arrear wages and other financial benefits that caused immense sufferings to road users.Witnesses said nearly 4,000 workers of Antim Knitting, Dyeing and Antim Composite set...
FE ReportThe Metropolitan Chamber has forecast that the country's GDP (gross domestic product) is likely to grow nearly by the projected 6.0 per cent in the current fiscal year (FY), driven by favourable service sector growth, stable domestic financial market...
FE ReportThe companies willing to split the face value of their stocks from Tk. 100 to Tk. 10 will get the regulator's nod upon examination of their track record, a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said. The...
FE ReportThe country's power supply situation has turned worse again Monday amid tripping of several large power plants a day after resumption of gas supply to a fertiliser factory, officials said Monday.All the 43 operational power plants across the country...
Sheikh Shahariar Zaman and Pankaj DastidarThe Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has suspended the activities of operators at 12 berths and started cargo handling under its own management.The decision became effective from today (Tuesday).The CPA move came as a group of...
Once again rejecting the ruling Awami League's allegations, the opposition BNP Monday said the party chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia whitened her 'undeclared legally earned money', and it did not include a single unit of 'black' money in...
Major General Md Rafiqul Islam joined Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) as its new director general Sunday. He took over from outgoing DG Maj Gen Mainul Islam, says an official release Monday. Deputy DG, directors and senior officers of BDR welcomed Maj...
Five people were killed and 59 others injured in two road accidents in Laxmipur and Naogaon Monday. In Laxmipur, the driver of a Ramgati-bound bus lost control over the steering, and the vehicle plunged into a ditch at 6am, leaving...
Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Muhammad Zamir has been given the rank and status of a state minister. A PID handout Monday said the CIC will draw the salary and be accorded all the facilities available to a state minister. —...
FE ReportThe central bank will strengthen its re-financing facility with US$250 million disbursement target for infrastructure development in six key sectors including power through increasing the number of participating commercial banks and financial institutions.The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has taken the...
FE ReportTextile mill owners, who earlier opposed import of yarn from India Monday softened their tones, saying the government could allow weavers to import yarn through Benapole land port under bonded license system. "Weavers may be allowed to import yarn...
FE ReportAt least 20 persons including a female teacher and some female students were injured during a clash between two groups of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) at the Jagannath University Monday over establishing supremacy at the campus.Witnesses said the campus...
Fazlur RahmanSugar refiners Monday urged the government to take steps against the 'controversial' delivery order (DO) system as the device allows price manipulation in the market.The demand was raised at a meeting between a delegation of Bangladesh Sugar Refiners Association...
FE ReportThe police arrested the chief of the striking water vessel crews and masters in an apparent move to stem disruption of waterway communications, as the countrywide strike enforced since Friday midnight demanding more than 300 per cent wage hike...
MANILA, May 10 (AFP): Senator Benigno Aquino has taken a huge lead in the race for the Philippine presidency, securing more than 40 per cent of total votes counted, the election commission said Monday.Former president Joseph Estrada was in second...
From Fazle RashidNEW YORK, April 10: Fearing indecisiveness and reluctance could plunge the global economy into another tearing recession European leaders announced an aid package of $1.0 trillion to help struggling eurozone nations to confront the debt crisis that has...
TEHRAN, May 9 (AFP): Oil Minister Masoud Mirkazemi threatened yesterday that Iran would kick out foreign firms for delaying the development of its massive South Pars gas field and replace them with domestic companies. Mirkazemi did not name any foreign...
PARIS, May 9 (AFP): With Europe locked in Greece-linked market mayhem, influential economists are now warning that a wider crisis of rising debts and ageing populations in advanced economies could be in store. And it is not just Greece and...
FE ReportFour software companies from Bangladesh are set to take part in the upcoming Software Development Expo (SODEC) to be held in Japan from this week.Leading Software companies including LeadSoft, BITS Solutions Limited, Aprosoft Consulting and Training Corp and US...
Prime Banking Training & Development Center successfully completed the 43rd Foundation Training Course for Management Trainees recently. The former Chairman & Director of the Bank Qazi Saleemul Huq was present as the chief guest and distributed certificates among 27 Management...
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