BHOLA, Apr 20 (UNB): The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) ATM Shamsul Huda said Tuesday that all preparations aimed at holding the April 24 Bhola-3 by-election in a free and fair manner have been completed.He said arrangements would be made for...
CHITTAGONG, Apr 20 (UNB): No class or examination was held at the Chittagong University (CU) Tuesday due to indefinite strike called by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists Friday protesting the killing of fellow activist Asaduzzaman. The university authorities at an...
Our CorrespondentJESSORE, April 20: A leader of the district unit of Jubo League, youth wing of the ruling party Awami League, was shot dead by some miscreants in Laldighi area of the town Monday night.The victim was identified as Kamruzzaman...
The European Commis-sion's Humanitarian Aid Department has allocated 1.2 million euro as humanitarian aid to address the impact of rodent crisis in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), reports UNB.The Commission has already allocated 3.65 million euro since the crisis began...
Hindus of Mothbaria Upazila in Pirojpur alleged that some ruling Awami League (AL) activists backed by the local MP were trying to grab their lands. Shankar Mitra, on behalf of 100 Hindu families living in village Dakkhin Sonakhali in the...
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will stage demonstrations in various parts of the capital city from today (Wednesday) as a part of its two-day programme demanding respite from the utilities' crisis that has besieged the city-dwellers, reports UNB. Dhaka city BNP...
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court Tuesday stayed for five days a High Court (HC) order that had allowed BNP leader Mir Mohammad Nasiruddin to leave the country, reports bdnews24.com. Appellate Division Chamber Judge Md Muzammel Hossain gave the...
In a battle of two lowly teams, Indira Road KC tasted the first victory in the last Group A match of the Women's Club Cup Cricket beating all-losers Dhaka Wanderers Club by four wickets at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium in...
WIMBLEDON, England, Apr 20 (AP): The winners of the men's and women's singles titles at this year's Wimbledon tennis tournament will each earn a record $1.54 million.The All England Club said Tuesday it has increased the winners' prize money by...
FE ReportGrameenphone Ltd, in association with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), declared the launching of the fourth Grameenphone- BCB Academy Cup 2010 at a press conference, held at its head office in the city Tuesday.South Africa National Cricket Academy team...
SEOUL, April 20 (AFP): Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt will run his first solo 100 metres of the season in May at the South Korean venue for next year's World Championships, organisers said Tuesday. The World and Olympic triple gold...
KARACHI, Apr 20 (AFP): Chinese cricketers are training hard in Pakistan ahead of this year's Asian Games, where they hope to raise the profile of the sport in their home country, their coach said Tuesday.Cricket will make its first appearance...
NEW DELHI, April 20 (AFP): The Indian government promised on Monday an in-depth tax and financing probe into the country's cash-rich premier cricket league, warning that "no wrongdoer will be spared".The move came after high-profile government minister and former UN...
KARACHI, Apr 20 (AFP): Pakistan Monday named paceman Mohammad Sami and left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman as replacements for the World Twenty20 following confusion between the cricket administration and the selectors.The selectors Sunday had named Sami and paceman Mohammad Irfan as...
Around 637,500 adult female aged over 15 smoke tobacco in Bangladesh, according to Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), reports UNB.Some 19125,000 adult males aged over 15 smoke tobacco, the study says.GATS' statistics says more than 43 per cent ((41300,000)) of...
The country is likely to experience normal rainfall with moderate to strong nor'westers (kaal boishakhis) sweeping through the north and the centre during the months of April and May, reports UNB.One or two depressions may form in the Bay of...
FE Report Four renowned persons have been selected for the Nawab Salimullah Gold Medal, 2010 to be awarded by the Oytijjo Foundation, which is working towards upholding the ideals of veteran politicians, social workers and humanists. The four persons are...
Home Minister Advocate Sahara Khatun said that the police have already been asked to immediately ascertain why SI (Sub Inspector) Gautom was killed, reports UNB."I already instructed the police to investigate Gautom's killing," the home minister said when she visited...
KERANIGANJ, Apr 20 (UNB): A man was killed and four others were injured in an attack by his neighbours at Atasur in Keraniganj model thana Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Ajit Karaty (55), a sawyer, son of Bholanath Karaty. Others...
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organised a programme to mark the establishment of 'International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD)' at a city hotel Sunday, said a press release.Prof Nazrul Islam, Chairman of University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC), attended...
NEW YORK, Apr 20 (AP): The world's biggest maker of health care products may be on the mend, reporting a slight increase in profit on Tuesday, after the recession dragged results down last year.Johnson & Johnson said its first-quarter profit...
FE ReportThe government will include no new policy initiative in the next budget to be unveiled on June 10, rather pursue those taken under the budget of the current fiscal year, Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith told reporters at...
Shamsul Huq Zahid Poor chairmen of upazilas (sub-districts)-the have, apparently, got yet another group of power contenders, the upazila nirbahi officers (UNOs).Until last Monday, the upazila chairmen have been pressing hard to shake off formidable contenders for power, the lawmakers,...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Tuesday said a group of people sometime are involved in creating unnecessary load shedding and disrupting smooth supply of water intentionally for financial benefit and also to tarnish image of a popular government, reports BSS. "Unnecessary...
FE Report Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of all banks in the country will, for the first time, be entitled to incentive bonus for encouraging them to perform better, officials said Tuesday. The central bank issued a circular in this connection...
FE ReportLaw enforcers arrested the chief coordinator of the banned Islamic militant group Hizbut-Tahrir Bangladesh chapter from his Green Road residence Tuesday.The police also secured a three-day remand for grilling him in connection with a case against him for possessing...
Doulot Akter MalaChamber leaders Tuesday requested the government to waive tax on establishment of power plants, exempt import duty on alternative fuel, cut corporate tax rates and raise existing income tax-free ceiling for individuals.They pleaded for removal of obstacles to...
Different agencies under the power ministry will now be able to go for direct purchase of equipment for setting up power plants as the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs Tuesday approved a proposal in this regard, reports UNB.Finance Minister AMA...
FE ReportCommunications minister Syed Abul Hossain on Tuesday said the prestigious Padma bridge project will be completed in three years after commencing its work in December next. He admitted that the goal is 'ambitious'.The minister said the government is committed...
FE ReportThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has again advised the government to increase kerosene and diesel prices and power tariff to help reduce its subsidy burden.It has also recommended for introduction of market-based price adjustment method for fuel oils in...
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