The parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Commerce Tuesday directed the ministry to table the "Consumer rights protection bill-2009" in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on March 29, reports BSS.The second meeting of the committee held at the JS took...
Our CorrespondentBRAHMANBARIA, Mar 24: Ashugonj Power Station Company Limited (APSCL) is in a dire straits due to years of corruption in the guise of overhauling and maintenance as well as poor management. APSCL owns the second largest power station in...
Our CorrespondentRAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, Mar 24: About one hundred illegal structures and shops have been built on the Rajshahi University (RU) campus. These have been build in Amtala area and all around different halls on the campus.Though the university authorities allowed...
Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Abul Kalam Azad Tuesday urged the journalists to promote volunteerism in the development activities across the country, reports UNB.The Information Minister made the appeal while speaking at the inaugural function of a "Media Workshop on...
President Zillur Rahman Tuesday expressed his deep shock at the death of former principal of Dhaka Medical College Hospital Prof Dr Waliullah, reports UNB.Dr Waliullah died at the United Hospital in the city Tuesday. He was 78.In his message, President...
With a view to increasing health awareness and enriching level of knowledge, Apollo Hospitals Dhaka organised a health care awareness programme for the members of Gulshan Society and their spouses at Gulshan Club in the city recently. Apollo Hospitals Dhaka...
Our CorrespondentKUSHTIA, Mar 24: Most of the major and heavy industries in the district are in a deplorable condition and facing problems due to lack of financial support and negligence of the government. As a result century old industries are...
Minister for Education Nurul Islam Naheed left Dhaka for Colombo to attend a two-day SAARC education ministers' conference, reports BSS.Chairman of the University Grants Commission Prof Nazrul Islam will accompany the minister.
President Zillur Rahman will enjoy the country's big budgeted Citycell Super Cup Football final at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka Friday, reports UNB.Two titans of the country's sports- Dhaka Abahani Limited and Dhaka Mohammedan SC -- will play in...
It's hard to carry momentum with you for nine months but that's the task South Africa have ahead of them after winning the third Test against Australia in Cape Town. Their next Test assignment is not until December 16, when...
The Indian Premier League will now be hosted by South Africa after the decision was made to move it from India, BBC Sport understands. Security concerns prompted IPL boss Lalit Modi to seek an alternative host, with South Africa chosen...
Bangladesh Sports Journalists' Association (BSJA) Tuesday gave away awards to 111 sports personalities for the last seven years-"Kool BSJA Awards 2002-2008"-at a colourful function at the NSC Tower in the capital, reports UNB. Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Abul Kalam...
A polished 97-run knock by one down Rabiul Karim guided bottom ranked City Club to taste a 26-run victory over Young Pegasus Club in a relegation league match of the Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium...
NEW YORK, Mar 24 (AFP): Don Lockerbie, who served as a venue design manager and a senior consultant for the 1994 soccer World Cup in the United States, has been appointed the first chief executive of the US Cricket Association,...
When India came to New Zealand, the hosts were desperate to get the injured Kyle Mills back. He was their best and most experienced new-ball operator then. With New Zealand needing a draw to keep the Test series alive Mills...
LONDON, Mar 24 (AFP): Sebastian Coe, the chairman of the London 2012 Olympic Games, said Monday that next year's Commonwealth Games must be held as scheduled in New Delhi despite concerns regarding security in India.This year's edition of cricket's lucrative...
SINGAPORE, Mar 24 (AFP) : Singapore might be small but it always thinks big and that goes for the growth of its sports industry, which is booming despite dark economic times.The city-state only has a population of 4.5 million, but...
FE ReportThe first meeting of the official taskforce Tuesday reached a consensus on taking quick and prudent steps to cope with the possible impact of the global meltdown on the country's economy. The 27-member high-powered body also called for focussing...
FE ReportInsurance companies are ready to provide funds for big infrastructure projects, like Padma Bridge, if the government asks for the funding, said Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) chairman AKM Rafiqul Islam Tuesday."The government needs money for the construction of Padma...
Shamsul Huq Zahid The market is rife with speculations that the government would offer yet another opportunity to legalise 'undisclosed' money in the national budget for the next fiscal (2009-10). Different trade bodies have already put forward demands to this...
FE ReportDhaka stocks closed broadly lower Tuesday after remaining steady the previous day, amid a higher turnover.The decline was led by insurance, pharmaceutical, IT and financial institutions' issues. However, the mutual funds shone on the day as the day's top...
FHM Humayan KabirUS oil companies Oakland and Rexwood formally informed the government Tuesday about their plan to take over blocks 17 and 18 to produce gas after withdrawal of rights of their three other partners two weeks ago, officials said....
Siddique Islam The demand for low-interest bearing housing loan under the refinancing scheme of the central bank has been rising gradually following relaxation of rules and regulations and reduction of rate of interest.Around Tk 2.0 billion has already been disbursed...
Shipping Minister Dr Afsarul Amin Tuesday said the government is determined to move ahead with the deep seaport project at Sonadia in southern Chittagong, one of the pre-election pledges of the present government, report UNB and bdnews24.com."It has been mentioned...
FE ReportFinance Minster AMA Muhith Tuesday said the preparatory works of the national budget would be initiated from the district level from financial year 2011 in a move to decentralise the preparation process."I had intentions to start the process from...
President M Zillur Rahman appointed ten dropouts as regular judges to the High Court (HC) as they won legal battles against 29 incumbents, said a senior law ministry official Tuesday, reports UNB. The official, requesting anonymity, told the news agency...
Three NSI directors, on deputation from the army, were ordered back to their military jobs and a two-star general attached to the foreign ministry Tuesday. The establishment ministry said Maj Gen Anup Kumar Chakma would be appointed ambassador. Of the...
KHULNA Mar 24: Khulna Divisional Minibus and Bus Owners' Association has called for an indefinite transport strike on 14 routes in five districts of the region from today (Wednesday) to press home their 7-point demand. Plying of 240 buses and...
The parliamentary standing committee on Commerce Ministry Tuesday approved the 'Consumers Rights Protection Bill 2009' and asked the ministry to place it in parliamentary on March 29. The bill was approved in the committee meeting at the Parliament Bhaban. At...
FE ReportPrime Bank Ltd, a leading private commercial bank of the country has excelled in banking through its dedicated and professional services."Our bank has proved its supremacy in the last 14 years taking care of its stakeholders including the clients,...
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