Bangladesh Red Crescent Society would distribute 30,250 pieces of blankets among the cold-stricken people, the humanitarian organisation said Saturday.The organisation said in a statement that the blankets have already been sent to district level and would be distributed by the...
KHULNA, Dec 26 (UNB): A human chain was formed at Picture Palace crossing in the city Saturday for realising the 10-point demand of the city dwellers.The Greater Khulna Unnyan Sangram Parishad Coordination Committee observed the programme in the morning.Led by...
The 21st annual general meeting (AGM) of UCEP-Bangladesh was held on Saturday at its head office, a press release said.Ubaidur Rob, Chairperson of Underprivileged Children's Educational Programme (UCEP) Board of Governors, presided over the meeting.Aftab Uddin Ahmad, Executive Director of...
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina warned that stern action would be taken if anyone is found guilty of depriving physically and mentally challenged children of admission to mainstream schools.She said that the government would consider tax exemption for those corporate...
Main opposition BNP has expressed concern over the news that a 50- member team of Indian special security force is arriving to provide security to Indian high commissioner in Dhaka, reports bdnews24.com."We think it is unusual and unprecedented," said BNP...
As rumours are rife about cabinet reshuffle, former President and Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman Hussein Mohammed Ershad said Saturday JP would be happy if another minister from his party was inducted, reports UNB. He made the remark to reporters after...
SYLHET, Dec 26 (UNB): Local police Saturday intercepted the long march of Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) at Atgram under Jakiganj Upazila that disrupted traffic on Sylhet-Jakiganj road for three hours.Police stopped the protesters as over 2,500 vehicles carrying some 50,000...
Our CorrespondentRANGAMATI, Dec-26: Seven activists of United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), which is demanding full autonomy for indigenous people in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), were kidnapped allegedly by the supporters of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) from Munsi Abdur...
BOGRA, Dec 26 (UNB): A local Jubo League (JL) leader was arrested Friday on charge of looting money and a mobile phone set from a hotel after assaulting a hotel employee in Dhunat poura area.The arrestee was identified as Saidul...
Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis dominated the second session at Kingsmead with a third-wicket stand of 141, as South Africa recovered from a dicey first hour of the Boxing Day Test to reach tea well placed on 151 for 2...
Khulna Division beat Rajshahi Division by two wickets in the opening match of the Women's National Cricket League at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium (SANS), Khulna Saturday, reports UNB.Batting first after winning the toss, Rajshahi Division managed to score 164 runs...
New power house Sheikh Russell KC registered their fourth win in the Citycell Bangladesh League beating Rahmatganj MFS by a solitary goal at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mostafa Kamal Stadium at Kamalapur Saturday, reports UNB. Sheikh Russell secured 13...
LONDON, Dec 26 (AFP): Arsenal are set to contest a Football Association charge of failing to control their players in a bad-tempered Premier League match against Hull last week.Arsenal and Hull were both hit with the FA charge after a...
GLASGOW, Dec 26 (AFP): Spain midfielder Marc Crosas has told his Celtic team-mates to concentrate on their upcoming game against Hamilton and put the New Year Old Firm derby to the back of their minds.The Hoops face rivals Rangers on...
Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) XI emerged champions in the Auto Museum Victory Day Hockey Competition beating Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP) by 4-2 goals in the final at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium Saturday, reports UNB.Krishna, Chayan, Nannu and...
M A IslamTHERE are many students who always look for short-cut ways in studies and also for facing the examinations. Instead of spending good amount of time in understanding the lessons, they just try to memorise the lessons, want to...
FE SpecialTHE new year 2010 is going to begin soon. The new year will bring new hope and new enthusiasm for the learners. Students can begin their studies with new vigor and excitement in the new year. Through studying hard...
Nazmul AhsanThe finance ministry has given approval to separate pay-scales for more than 60,000 staffs of the central bank and state-owned financial institutions to narrow their growing salary gaps with the private sector.Finance Minister AMA Muhith last week okayed a...
FE ReportPosts and telecoms minister has ruled out sale of stake in the ailing state-owned Teletalk Bangladesh Limited following a US$300 million offer from Vietnamese telecom firm, Viettel.Rajiuddin Ahmed Raju said his government was instead looking for a possible tie-up...
CHITTAGONG, Dec 26 (UNB): At least four workers were killed and 15 others injured in a massive explosion at a ship-breaking yard at Madambibir Haat in Sitakunda Upazila Saturday.Three of the dead were identified as Selim (25), son of Yakub...
FHM Humayan KabirThe government hopes to mobilise a record US$2.25 billion foreign aid in the next financial year to execute key development projects, officials said Saturday.The amount -- in loans and grants -- is Tk9.51 billion up from the figure...
S M JahangirThe government has sped up the process of separating two divisions under the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management following a recent government decision."Necessary steps are on to establish two divisions under the food and disaster management ministry...
Although the well-off section of society eagerly waits for winter for recreation, the sweeping cold wave has hit the poor people hard, particularly the people of northern region, reports UNB. "There'll be no respite from cold, as the country might...
Food and Disaster Management Minister Dr Abdur Razzak said that the government was considering some immediate measures including open market sale of rice and other essential commodities to ensure a stable market. The measures would also include food for work...
The police recovered a dead body from the capital's Khilgaon area early Saturday. The deceased was identified as Chandan Chakrabarty (45). The police suspected he was stabbed to death. — bdnews24.com
Monira Munni The government has initiated a five-year project worth Tk 312 million to create employment opportunities for first-time entrepreneurs including women by providing them with vocational training, officials said. "The government has already undertaken the 'one family one businessman'...
FE Report Bangladesh taka (BDT) depreciated marginally by 0.39 per cent against the US dollar (USD) in 2009 following a rising demand for the greenback in the last couple of months, the Citibank N.A. said Saturday. By the end of...
FE ReportBangladesh Bank Governor Atiur Rahman Saturday urged the banks not to provide loans to polluting industries. Otherwise they will have to pay price when it comes to CAMELS rating and other facilities. "The central bank will no longer encourage...
Mashiur RahamanBangladesh Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) is going to organise a mega trade show ‘Showcase Bangladesh 2010’ in Kuala Lumpur from January 8 until 10, next year, aiming to promote the country’s export products, culture and heritage...
KOLKATA, India, Dec 25 (AFP): Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli hammered impressive centuries to power India to a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international here Thursday.Kohli made 107 for his maiden hundred and Gambhir an unbeaten...
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