Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dr ATM Shamsul Huda Thursday said some sections of the Representation of People Order (RPO) might be amended again, if necessary for ensuring transparency in the polls, reports UNB."If necessary we'll amend the RPO, but we've...
State Minister for Home Affairs Tanjim Ahmed Sohel Taj Thursday said the government would face democratically if anarchy was created in the name of movement over the issue of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's Cantonment house, reports UNB.Talking to journalists at...
COX's BAZAR Apr 23 (bdnews24.com): Mixed reports came from Cox's Bazar Wednesday over Myanmar's disputed border fencing activities, including construction of an earthen weir within 80 yards of zero point. Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) officials claimed Wednesday the neighbouring nation's border...
The Supreme Court (SC) Thursday stayed the High Court (HC) orders granting interim bail to fugitive graft-convict former State Minister for Law Barrister Shahjahan Omar of BNP, thereby apparently sealing the fate of other fugitive bigwigs convicted of corruption during...
CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Apr 23 (UNB): Police arrested a fugitive accused of a case filed for killing 12 people during the Liberation War in 1971 from Housenagar village under Shibganj Upazila Wednesday.Police said they arrested rajakar Yasin Ali (65), from his own...
BARISAL, Apr 23 (bdnews24.com): The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested 22 alleged militants, 21 of them women, in a raid on two houses in Barisal city Thursday. Lt Commander AKM Mamunur Rashid of RAB-8 said during the raid and frisking,...
FE ReportIndustries Minister Dilip Barua Thursday emphasised the need for efficient use of energy, conserving resources and environment-friendly corporate policy for sustainable development of the country. "Sustainable development is a key issue for socio-economic development without creating any negative impact...
Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said that the government was firmly committed to ensuring education for all by 2015, reports BSS. "All eligible children will be enrolled in schools by 2011 and steps will be taken to reduce the dropout...
GAZIPUR, Apr 23 (BSS): National University (NU) submitted a project to the government involving Tk 1.60 billion (160 crore) for research and development.Director (In-charge) of NU Faizul Karim said that an announcement to this effect was formally made at a...
Country's health system could not be improved substantially unless the Dhaka-based service delivery system is decentralised, Health Minister Dr AFM Ruhal Haque said Thursday, reports BSS."It has now become mandatory to decentralise major health services from capital Dhaka to district...
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Shahidul Huq Thursday armed his force with strict orders to crack down on drug lords without sparing anyone even if they have link with any influential quarters, reports UNB.The Commissioner gave the instructions to senior...
DU CorrespondentCharyapad is the root of Bangla literature as it is the carrier of the nation's glorious history, culture and tradition, Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor AAMS Arefin Siddique told a seminar Thursday.The DU VC laid emphasis on preserving the valuable...
Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal SM Ziaur Rahman left Dhaka Thursday for a five-day visit to India at the invitation of Indian Air Force Chief, said a press release. During his visit he is scheduled to call on Indian...
The offices of all newspapers and news agencies will remain closed on May 1 (Friday) on account of May Day, reports UNB. Therefore, no newspaper will be published Saturday, said a NOAB press release.
The pilots and crew of GMG Airlines went on work abstention from Thursday morning for indefinite period demanding payment of arrears, reports UNB.
The visiting Sri Lanka Under-19 team scored 286 runs for eight wickets in 96 overs at stumps on the second day of the first three-day match at Narayanganj Osmani Stadium in Fatullah Thursday, reports UNB.Resuming the day with overnight score...
Nokia, a multinational cell phone manufacturer, Thursday signed a contract with Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) to sponsor the National Football team and development of youth football (under-18) for one year.Nokia will provide Tk 10 million (Tk 1.0 crore) to BFF...
Delhi Daredevils, inspired by AB de Villiers' superbly-paced century, held their nerve in the field to beat Chennai Super Kings in the first close game of IPL 2. de Villiers' century, the first of the tournament, came after Delhi's innings...
NEW DELHI, Apr 23(AFP): The Indian Premier League may have brought money and fame for many, but the glitzy Twenty20 tournament is proving a bitter pill for many home-grown players. Organisers insist the IPL is a domestic Indian tournament with...
DUBAI, Apr 23(AFP): Shahid Afridi returned career-best bowling figures and then contributed with the bat to anchor Pakistan's four-wicket win over Australia in the first day-night international here Wednesday. The 29-year-old exposed Australia's frailties against spin with a career-best 6-38...
FE ReportInter-base Small Arms Firing Competition of the Bangladesh Air Force held at the BAF Base at Paharkanchanpur in Tangail concluded Thursday, said a press release. BAF Base Paharkanchanpur team emerged champions with 204 points out of 225 points while...
CHITTAGONG, Apr 23 (UNB) : Preparations are going on in full swing to host the country's first-ever high budgeted Twenty20 Cricket League -- The Habib Group Port City League (PCL) T20 -- beginning here on May 2 in the smash-and-grab...
Eight players earned full points winning their respective first round matches of the Prime Bank 4th International Rating Women Chess Tournament that began at the Chess Federation hall room in the city Thursday, reports UNB.They were IWM Rani Hamid, National...
FE ReportSix leasing companies have initiated steps to launch mutual funds soon to join the foray of similar fund proposals declared by a number of other commercial banks and insurance companies in recent months.They are Phoenix Finance and Investments Ltd...
The 26th annual general meeting of National Bank Limited (NBL) was held at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the city Wednesday. NBL Chairman Moazzam Hossain presided over the meeting. More than five thousand shareholders attended the meeting. They approved 52...
The first meeting of the newly elected executive committee of DUEDAA (Dhaka University Economics Department Alumni Association) 2009-2010 was held recently. The meeting was presided over by newly elected president, former Adviser of the Caretaker Government, Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman....
Life insurers would provide insurance coverage to Bangladeshi workers working abroad so that all eventualities including that of repatriation could be covered.It was decided at a meeting held at the office of Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) to discuss investment and...
FE Report The inter-bank call money rate was steady Thursday in highly liquid market. The US dollar, on the other hand, gained against Bangladesh taka (BDT) in the inter-bank foreign exchange market due to higher demand, fund managers said.The call...
FE ReportThe construction of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Tower will be completed by the end of 2010."There was virtually no progress in the construction of the DSE Tower in the last two years due to abnormal hike of the price...
Standard Chartered Bank arranged daylong Boishakhi Utshab across all the branches in the country on the next day of the Bangla New Year to celebrate Pohela Boishakh 1416 and to share the festivities with its customers.All branches and priority centres...
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