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Why the good life could turn out to be the hardest sell of all

2007-08-27 00:00:00

Rebecca KnightALAN Andreasen has been a professor of marketing for more than 40 years, but he does not know much about writing advertisements."I am about taking ideas, breaking them down and making them usable to people on the ground," says...

Exercising utmost restraint

2007-08-27 00:00:00

NOW that the situation has returned to normalcy in the public educational institutions in most cities of the country following the unfortunate incident in the Dhaka University over a trifling matters, all concerned should exercise utmost restraint. The incident was,...

Does it apply to the land boundary agreement?

2007-08-27 00:00:00

Many Indians have raised their voice of concern stating that the hurriedly framed Hyde Act in the US would actually govern the American decisions on nuclear supports to their country under the Indo-US nuclear deal, which, incidentally, will enter into...

Calling for flood aid

2007-08-27 00:00:00

THE government has now, according to reports in the media, decided to issue an official call for foreign assistance to cope with the devastation of the flood. A fortnight ago, the foreign adviser was earlier reported to have told newsmen...

Pitching the imperial republic: Bonaparte and Bush on deck

2007-08-27 00:00:00

Juan Cole French Egypt and American Iraq can be considered bookends on the history of modern imperialism in the Middle East. The Bush administration's already failed version of the conquest of Iraq is, of course, on everyone's mind; while the...

Burma: A people running on empty

2007-08-27 00:00:00

Marwaan Macan-Markar from BangkokFor over a week, Burmese civilians in and around Rangoon have been forced to make a tough choice -- stay at home and starve or go to work and labour on near-empty stomachs. This choice for people...

Security measures in place for protection of diplomats: FA

2007-08-27 00:00:00

Adviser for Foreign Affairs Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury assured foreign diplomats that all security measures were in place for their protection so they could work unhindered.The foreign adviser told journalists after briefing diplomats and representatives of international organisations at the Ministry...

Voter listing begins in Khulna City

2007-08-27 00:00:00

KHULNA, Aug 26 (UNB): Voter registration with photographs in Khulna City Corporation (KCC) formally began Sunday which was stalled Thursday following the imposition of curfew.55 Infantry Division GOC M Rafiqul Islam formally inaugurated the registration work at Khulna Model School...

Iran assures all necessary support for flood victims

2007-08-27 00:00:00

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki Sunday phoned his Bangladesh counterpart for discussion on bilateral matters, when the government of Iran gave assurance of all necessary support for the flood victims in the country, reports UNB.The Iranian foreign minister called Adviser...

Dulu produced before court in militancy case

2007-08-27 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Aug 26 (UNB): Former deputy minister for Land Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu, who now faces a series of cases along with his family and friends, was produced in a court here Sunday in a case of patronising militancy.Dulu appeared...

Journalists still being harassed by law enforcers

2007-08-27 00:00:00

Despite a government instruction to cooperate with journalists in discharging their duties during curfew hours, a number of newsmen complained of harassment by law enforcement officials on their way back home Saturday night, reports UNB. Army personnel stopped the vehicle...

Bomb-like object found at Ctg Bar Assoc building

2007-08-27 00:00:00

CHITTAGONG, Aug 26 (UNB): Panic spread among lawyers in the port city as a bomb-like object was found in the building of the District Bar Association Sunday morning.The police said Sabuj, a cleaner of the Bar Association, found the object...

BCC Mayor Sarwar taken on 7-day remand

2007-08-27 00:00:00

BARISAL, Aug 26 (BSS): Barisal City Corporation (BCC) Mayor Mazibar Rahman Sarwar, accused in a murder case, was taken on a seven-day remand Sunday. Court sources said investigating officer (IO) Mir Kashem placed a prayer for a seven-day remand before...

Local BNP secy held in Kishoreganj

2007-08-27 00:00:00

KISHOREGANJ, Aug 26 (UNB): Kishoreganj municipality Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secretary and leader of Paribahan Samity was arrested by the joint forces from Amati Mirpur Sunday.Ismail Hossain Madhu who went into hiding since declaration of emergency in the country was...

Notre Dame, VN, City College secure first 3 positions among top 10 for 3 consecutive yrs

2007-08-27 00:00:00

Notre Dame College, Viqarunnisa Noon College and Dhaka City College secured first, second and third position respectively for the third consecutive year in terms of having the highest number of GPA-5 scorers at the HSC examinations under Dhaka Board, reports...

Touchstone statute worth Tk 25m recovered, two arrested

2007-08-27 00:00:00

BARISAL, Aug 26 (UNB): Police recovered a touchstone statue of Buddha, worth Tk 25 million (2.5 crores) from Nazirpur Upazila in Pirojpur district and arrested two in this connection Saturday noon.Police sources said Nasir Sharif (35) of Baghajora village of...

Water management training begins at BRRI

2007-08-27 00:00:00

FE ReportA three-day training programme on 'integrated field water management' for field-level officers of different organisations began at Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) Sunday in Gazipur.BRRI organised the programme in collaboration with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).BRRI Director General Md...

Listed terrorist held at Benapole

2007-08-27 00:00:00

BENAPOLE, Aug 26 (UNB): Police arrested a listed terrorist from Rudrapur village under Sharsha police station Saturday.The arrested was identified as Ashanur, son of Abul Hossain of Karnadaha village.Police said, acting on a tip-off, they conducted a drive at Rudrapur...

Teenage boy injured by uncle succumbs

2007-08-27 00:00:00

BRAHMANBARIA, Aug 26 (UNB): A teenage boy who was critically injured by his uncle at Nasirnagar Upazila Thursday succumbed to his injuries at Brahmanbaria Sadar Hospital Friday morning.Police said Rezaul (18), student of Firozia Hafizia Madrasah, was critically injured, as...

23 pirates arrested in Bay, Meghna

2007-08-27 00:00:00

Bangladesh Navy and Coastguard arrested 23 pirates from the Bay and the Meghna river Saturday and Sunday, reports UNB.UNB Bagerhat correspondent said acting on a tip-off, coast guard members arrested five pirates and also seized fishing nets worth Tk 0.9...

Post-flood rehabilitation programme inaugurated

2007-08-27 00:00:00

SIRAJGANJ, Aug (UNB): The post-flood rehabilitation programme was formally inaugurated in the district Saturday.Brigade Commander Emdadul Haq inaugurated the programme through distributing saplings of transplanted Aman and winter vegetables among the farmers of Gharka Belatala at Raiganj Upazila.

Shipping officials asked to ensure proper, timely execution of projects

2007-08-27 00:00:00

Adviser for Communications and Shipping MA Matin Sunday asked the officials concerned to work with efficiency and in a coordinated manner for ensuring proper and timely implementation of the projects under the annual development programme (ADP), reports BSS.He expressed hope...

DBBL opens new branch at Comilla

2007-08-27 00:00:00

FE ReportDutch-Bangla Bank Ltd (DBBL) has opened its new branch at Chawkbazar in Comilla, said a press release. It is DBBL's 41st branch with online banking facilities. Managing Director (MD) Md Yeasin Ali inaugurated the new branch Sunday. He also...

Nilphamari's Darwani Textile still being run on service contract system

2007-08-27 00:00:00

Our Correspondent NILPHAMARI, Aug 26: Darwani Textile Mill (DTM) of Nilphamari is still being run on service charge contract system or on 'no work no pay' basis, though the owner organisation is making enough profit out of it.All the DTM...

Int'l medical fair in city from Dec 6

2007-08-27 00:00:00

FE ReportThe fifth international medical equipment, pharmaceutical products and healthcare services exposition styled 'Medexpo-2007' begins December 6 at the Winter Garden of Dhaka Sheraton Hotel, said a press release.Organised by Triune Exhibition and Event Management Services (TEEMS), the exposition is...

Govt borrows Tk 8.0b thru' treasury bills

2007-08-27 00:00:00

FE ReportThe government borrowed Tk 8.00 billion (800 crore) Sunday through auctions of treasury bills. It will result in withdrawal of Tk 8.00 billion from the market in the week.The central bank conducted auctions of 28-day, 91-day and 364-day bills...

IBBL inaugurates 178th branch at Bhulta

2007-08-27 00:00:00

FE ReportIslami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) Thursday inaugurated its 178th branch at Golakandail (Bhulta) in Rupganj under Narayanganj. On the occasion a seminar was held on 'Islamic Economy and Banking' at the branch premises. The bank's Shari'ah Council Member Mohammad...

ASA opens new branch in B'baria

2007-08-27 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentBRAHMANBARIA, Aug 26: ASA, a non-government organisation (NGO), has recently opened it's 53rd branch at Bitghor of Nabinagar Upazila in the district.ASA Manager for Brahmanbaria district Ajit Kumar Saha inaugurated the new branch as the chief guest.

Citi Financial Quiz at semifinal stage

2007-08-27 00:00:00

FE Report The Citi Financial Quiz Competition 2007 reaches the semifinal stage after preliminary and quarterfinal rounds. Citi Financial Quiz Competition 2007, jointly organised by Citibank, NA Bangladesh and North South University, is the first of its kind in the...

Bank Asia starts off-shore banking unit at Ctg EPZ

2007-08-27 00:00:00

Bank Asia Limited has been granted an off-shore banking unit license to operate at Chittagong Export Processing Zone, said a press release. Bank Asia Limited SEVP Irteza Reza Chowdhury handed over a copy of the off-shore banking unit license to...