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Dealing with terrorism requires special legislation : Masud

2007-08-13 00:00:00

'Dealing with terrorism requires special legislation beyond criminal law to provide the military and security forces with necessary legal authority and tools of investigation to ensure the prosecution of suspected terrorists'. The observation was made by Principal Staff Officer of...

DSE indices dip due to price correction

2007-08-13 00:00:00

FE ReportThe indices on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Sunday dipped due to price correction and ongoing flood across the country.Market operators said withdrawal of the financial adjustment is mainly responsible for the decline in the indices. On the other...

Five of a family killed in Ctg road mishap

2007-08-13 00:00:00

CHITTAGONG, Aug 12 (UNB): Five members of a family were killed and eight others injured in a fatal accident as a bus rammed into their microbus in the port city Sunday morning.Police and witnesses said tragedy struck down the family...

MRA starts issuing licences to MFIs

2007-08-13 00:00:00

FE Report The micro-credit regulatory authority (MRA) has started the process of issuing licences to the micro-finance institutions (MFIs) for ensuring transparency and accountability.The MRA has already asked at least 60 MFIs to deposit requisite fees for obtaining their respective...

DESA takes action against 12 staffers

2007-08-13 00:00:00

FE Report The Dhaka Electric Supply Authority (DESA) took disciplinary actions against 12 of its employees and officials on different charges, DESA press release said.It suspended two employees for their involvement in misappropriation of money worth Tk 0.66 million. The...

Dollar gains, call rate stable

2007-08-13 00:00:00

FE ReportThe US dollar gained against the Bangladesh taka (BDT) Sunday in the interbank foreign exchange market despite stable demand for the greenback, fund managers said.The market was moderately active due to weekend in the international market.The exchange rate of...

Power generation falls by 600MW as several plants shut down

2007-08-13 00:00:00

A number of power plants remained closed since August 2 forcing the Power Development Board (PDB) to resort to heavy loadshedding across the country, reports UNB.According to a PDB press release, the country's power generation dropped by 600 MW because...

NBR to file three more cases against politicians

2007-08-13 00:00:00

FE ReportThe National Board of Revenue (NBR), in a board meeting Sunday, decided to file three more tax evasion cases against politicians and former members of parliament (MPs).The board will file cases against former state minister for civil aviation and...

President for establishing rule of law, good governance

2007-08-13 00:00:00

President Iajuddin Ahmed has stressed the need for finding out the ways of proper functioning of democratic norms and values as well as establishing rule of law and good governance for the well-being of the country and the nation.The President...

EC allocates Tk 11.2m for KCC, nine other municipalities

2007-08-13 00:00:00

The Election Commission (EC) has allocated over Tk 11.20 million for preparing digitised voters' list with photographs in Khulna City Corporation (KCC) and nine other municipalities."From one municipality to another, there is more than Tk 2.5 difference in per-voter expenditure,"...

7 people, including women, injured in AL-BNP clash

2007-08-13 00:00:00

JHALAKATI, Aug 12 (UNB): Seven people, including women, were injured in a clash between two groups of Awami League (AL) and BNP supporters while watching news on TV at Phulhar village in Rajapur Upazila Saturday morning.Local people said an altercation...

BSF injure Bangladeshi cattle trader

2007-08-13 00:00:00

SATKHIRA, Aug 12 (BSS): A Bangladeshi cattle trader was injured when the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) launched attack on a boat carrying a group of cattle traders in the frontier river Ichhamati at Nangla border area in Devhata Friday...

Bail to Mintoo: SC turns down govt prayer for stay

2007-08-13 00:00:00

The Supreme Court (SC) turned down Sunday government plea for staying the High Court (HC) bail granted to former Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) president Abdul Awal Mintoo, confined under the Emergency Powers Rules since May...

Dhaka, Delhi set for further talks on Teesta water sharing

2007-08-13 00:00:00

Bangladesh and India have placed different proposals despite reaching a consensus on the agreement for sharing waters of the river Teesta, a senior government official said in the city Sunday, reports bdnews24.com. A technical committee comprising officials and experts of...

Geeteara, Aiyub Quadri to monitor relief works

2007-08-13 00:00:00

The caretaker government has reassigned two of its advisers for monitoring relief and rehabilitation operations in the country's flood-affected areas, reports UNB.As per their new assignments, Industries and Women and Children Affairs Adviser Geeteara Safiya Chowdhury will monitor relief and...

WFP to distribute rice among flood victims

2007-08-13 00:00:00

The World Food Programme (WFP) will soon start the rationing of 2,000 tonnes of rice to flood victims in initial response to need for emergency relief of flood-affected people of Bangladesh, reeling from severe flooding following catastrophic rains in the...

Experts for more motivational campaign on condom use to check AIDS effectively

2007-08-13 00:00:00

The nation could arrange a strong motivational campaign on the experience of previous success to further educate the target segment of the population and motivate them to accept use of condoms for dual benefit of prevention of AIDS and of...

Sweetwater small fish vanishing in B'baria

2007-08-13 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentBRAHMANBARIA, August 12: Sweetwater small fish are on the verge of extinction due to use of current nets, pesticides, insecticides, various kinds of fertilizers in the field in an unplanned way and silting of rivers, canals, beels, etc. The...

Traffic system in Ctg in deplorable state

2007-08-13 00:00:00

Our correspondentCHITTAGONG, Aug 12: Traffic system in Chittagong City area has deteriorated once again.Despite restoring discipline in the traffic system for around two months following the state of emergency, the city dwellers are again experiencing severe traffic congestion.Most of the...

UNESCO offers fellowships

2007-08-13 00:00:00

The UNESCO has offered 'LOREAL UNESCO fellowships' for women scientists for the year 2008, reports BSS.The fellowship will be awarded to 15 women scientists carrying out research on life sciences. The financial contribution of each fellowship will be 40 thousand...

US Embassy awards micro-scholarships to madrasah students

2007-08-13 00:00:00

US Chargé d' Affaires Geeta Pasi awarded micro-scholarships to 60 madrasah students for the study of English, reports UNB.The access programme provides micro-scholarships for the study of English to competitively selected students from six madrasahs.

SSS Tangail distributed relief goods

2007-08-13 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentThe society for social service (SSS) Tangail distributed relief goods among 500 flood affected families with the help of the department of international development (DFID) and UNDP on 10th August at Shalla and Durgapur Union, under Kalihati Upazila, Tangail.Kamala...

PKSF donates Tk. 0.1m for flood victims

2007-08-13 00:00:00

FE ReportOfficial and employees of the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) have donated Tk. 1,10,408 which is equivalent to their one day's basic pay, to the Chief Adviser's Relief Fund to help the flood victims.

DFID's country representative arrives

2007-08-13 00:00:00

FE ReportThe new country representative of the UK's Department for International Development (DFID), Chris Austin, arrived in Dhaka Sunday."Bangladesh is DFID's second largest country programme and I am delighted to be joining the DFID team here. Bangladesh is an extraordinary...

'Jago Bangladesh' urges expatriates to help flood victims

2007-08-13 00:00:00

'Jago Bangladesh' UK branch, a non- party forum of Bangladeshi emigrants has urged all expatriates for extending their hand in aid to the flood affected people of Bangladesh, reports BSS. The call was made at a meeting of the forum...

Wickets and rain aid England bid

2007-08-13 00:00:00

India's decision not to enforce the follow-on at The Oval backfired somewhat after England took three early wickets before rain stopped play, reports BBC. Monty Panesar and Chris Tremlett held out for 26 minutes in the morning session before the...

Quarter-finals today

2007-08-13 00:00:00

Seven other teams ensured quarter-final berths in the Meril Media Cup Football Tournament beating their respective opponents at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) in the city Sunday, reports UNB.They are BanglaVision, New Nation, New Age, Daily Star, ETV, Sangbad and...

Nadal denied re-match with Federer

2007-08-13 00:00:00

MONTREAL, Aug 12 (AFP): Novak Djokovic denied Rafael Nadal another installment of his rivalry with Roger Federer, ousting the Spanish world number two Nadal 7- 5, 6-3 to book his own final meeting with Federer at the Montreal Masters. Federer...

Shoaib may face more punishment

2007-08-13 00:00:00

Shoaib Akhtar may face more action from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his alleged outburst at the board's headquarters in Gaddafi Stadium Friday, following the imposition of a fine of approximately US$5000. On Friday, Shoaib reportedly clashed with several...

Hunt for new coach runs into delays

2007-08-13 00:00:00

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said it may not be possible to appoint a new national coach before the tour of New Zealand in December as the appointment process is yet to begin. Shaun Williams, whose term was extended for the...