Munima SultanaThe government is likely to float international tender for construction of the proposed Padma bridge in the second week of February as the donors have indicated the release of the pre-qualification (PQ) document soon, officials said.They said the clearance...
Siddique Islam Prime Bank Limited is expected to issue subordinated bond, for the first time, worth Tk 2.5 billion this month to consolidate their capital base in line with the Basel-II framework. "We expect that the bonds will be issued...
A 30-member medical team will leave for Haiti tomorrow (Monday) to provide treatment to the earthquake-hit people of that country. The health minister directed all concerned to undertake necessary measures so that the team could leave for Haiti on January...
CALCUTTA, Jan 16: Veteran Marxist leader Jyoti Basu's condition remained 'extremely' critical Saturday. The doctors attending on him said he was in the state of multi-organ failure. — Internet
A joint technical team of Bangladesh and India will start a feasibility study next March to examine the pros and cons of installing two coal fired power plants in the country, reports BSS. "We (officials of the two countries) will...
Our CorrespondentCHITTAGONG, Jan 16: Speakers at a seminar today suggested revision of the existing income tax laws and removal of complexities saying voluntary tax payment can enhance the number of the tax payers.They said dependency of the tax payers on...
FE ReportThe cold wave intensified, as the sun remained hidden and chilly breeze blew in the evening, paralysing normal life in the city Saturday.The city streets and thoroughfares witnessed unusually thin traffic movement, compared to previous Saturdays as people chose...
From Fazle RashidNEW YORK, Jan 16: The US army and country's several intelligence agencies are not adequately equipped to fight homegrown terrorism. Such a forecast in the world's mightiest nations obviously becomes a cause of major concern. It takes far...
FE ReportThe government is going to formulate a policy for the ship-breaking industry to bring the sector under legal framework and regulatory control, Industries Minister Dilip Barua said Saturday.Mr Barua was speaking as chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of...
Jasim Uddin Haroon Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the capital market regulatory body, has allowed Deshbandhu Polymar Limited (DPL) to raise paid-up capital through issuance of ordinary shares, officials said.DPL, a leading plastic bag manufacturer, wanted to raise paid-up capital...
Last Tuesday’s 7.0 Richter earthquake hitting Haiti, known as the most impoverished nation in the western hemisphere, flattened much of its capital Port au Prince, killing and maiming thousands and leaving around 300,000 more without shelter. Although international efforts to...
Shahiduzzaman KhanIT is pathetic to look into the state of anarchy prevailing in the public healthcare services. Common people, especially the poor ones, are not getting minimum medical services at all. There are infrastructures at the upazila and union levels....
Ifteqar AhmedThough a new country Bangladesh can look back to its rich antiquity. Relics speak of civilisations created by past dynasties. Hindu, Bhuddist and Muslim rulers left a legacy for which the people can feed proud. Monuments in ruin are...
The government should urgently conduct a thorough investigation into the causes of the troubles in the garments industries and identify the elements who are alleged to have fomented the troubles and take stern actions against them. The government should consider...
The poorest among the western region, some 9 million people of Haiti was struck an earthquake, the biggest ever in the past two centuries. Tens of thousands along with the Head of the Operations of United Nations (UN) and many...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has just concluded a visit to neighbouring India. It was a significant event. Healthy relationship with one of the emerging developed countries like India will surely help bring further prosperity to our country.We hope that the...
There should be no corruption in parliament's expenditure on stationary. Similarly WASA bills should not encourage corruption and malpractice by consumers as well as the personnel of the utility service. WASA and the power utility should change meters at regular...
Maswood Alam KhanIn 2004 headscarf, along with other religious symbols, was legally banned from French state schools. The 'headscarf' was meant for Islamic headscarf a Muslim female student is used to wearing. In a November 2009 referendum in Switzerland, a...
Md Nurun NabiFEMALES constitute over one half of Bangladesh population. In the electoral roll women voters outnumber men. The male-female ratio calls for special efforts to integrate nearly or more than half of the population with productive activities. It would...
Kati Patang On ZEE TV Sunday at 1-00 pm.Madhu was engaged to somebody. She ran away to be with her boyfriend, only to discover that he was only after her money and was really fooling around with someone else. She...
ATN Banglaam07:00 Sangbad 07:30 Positive Bangladesh'08:00 Sangbad08:15 Ajker Shongbadpotro08:30 Drama Serial- Daybondhon09:00 Atn News09:15 Drama Serial- Pashapashi10:00 Sangbad10:30 Talk show- Hello Bangladesh11:05 Asian City Top Spin11:30 Sat Din12:00 Atn News12:15 Atn Ranna Ghar01:00 Sangbad Bulletins01:25 Shurer Madhuri02:00 Sangbad02:30 Business Week03:00...
LONDON, Jan 16 (AFP): Commodity markets were rattled this week as China tightened money supply in a bid to tame economic growth and prevent a looming asset bubble, analysts said. China, one of the biggest consumers of raw materials, moved...
Our CorrespondentJHENAIDAH, Jan 16: Farmers in the Trilochonpur union of the district have started growing flowers instead of cultivating crops such as paddy and jute, because the returns brought more profit for them. Flowers can be cultivated three times a...
Our CorrespondentCHITTAGONG, Jan 16: Although the market of vehicle tyre is rapidly growing in the country no major industrial enterprise is coming forward to invest money in the sector due to lack of raw materials of tyre and uninterrupted power...
NEW DELHI, Jan 16 (PTI): India yesterday said it wanted to increase its cooperation with Iceland in the renewable energy sector for developing geo-thermal and hydroelectric power in the country. "We want to cooperate with Iceland and I think they...
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, Jan 15 (Reuters): China's key stock index ended 0.3 per cent higher Friday, with property issues strong on earnings and bonus share plans and after improved foreign direct investment (FDI) data for December.The Shanghai Composite Index ended at...
TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters): Suzuki Motor Corp said it would end joint development projects with General Motors for hybrid and fuel-cell technologies as part of an operational review following its alliance with Volkswagen AG. Suzuki and Volkswagen last month announced...
FE ReportWalton, the electronics and electrical products company, has announced its ‘magic offer’ at the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF). Everyday thousands of people are thronging the Walton pavilion at the DITF and customers of the company are getting a...
Our CorrespondentJHENAIDA, Jan 16: The underground cable installation work of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Company Ltd (BTCL) came to a halt in Jhenaida as Roads and Highways (R&H) Department and Zilla Parishad claimed ownership of the road. The tug-of-war between the...
By Kathrin Hille in Beijing and Stephanie Kirchgaessner in Washington (Financial Times)Chinese companies are expected to face tougher scrutiny in the US following Google's announcement that its systems and those of 20 other companies had been attacked by hackers in...
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