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Remove all barriers impeding fertiliser distribution: CAO

2007-12-09 00:00:00

Shakhawat Hossain The Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO) has instructed the authorities concerned to remove all factors impeding the distribution of fertiliser, sources said.Despite sufficient stock, the fertiliser supply problem is lingering due to flaws in the distribution system."An easy and...

MCCI for well-coordinated approach to address the problems in Sidr-hit areas

2007-12-09 00:00:00

FE ReportThe Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Industry (MCCI) has called for a well-coordinated approach, supported by allocation of financial resources and requisite institutional mechanisms, to address the problems in the areas hit by the natural disasters -- floods and cyclones...

Hearing in extortion case against Hasina resumes today

2007-12-09 00:00:00

After a 5-day adjournment, the hearing on charge against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in an extortion case of Tk 30 million (3.0 crore) resumes today (Sunday), reports UNB.Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge M Azizul Haque adjourned the charge hearing on...

Investors yet to shake off effect of SEC decisions

2007-12-09 00:00:00

FE ReportThe stock market passed yet another dull week (December 2-6) amid a thin turnover.Market operators said the market is bearing the brunt of recent actions taken by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which affected the investors' confidence.The SEC...

Fears for Japan's economy

2007-12-09 00:00:00

David Pilling in Tokyo and Daniel Pimlott in New York, FT Syndication ServiceConcern that Japan's economy could be heading for another lull or worse sharpened Friday when growth for the third quarter was sharply revised down to an annualised 1.5...

Bid to procure rig for BAPEX fails again

2007-12-09 00:00:00

M Azizur RahmanThe government's strategy to strengthen the state-owned hydrocarbon exploration company has faced yet another setback as the attempt to purchase a rig failed for the fourth time.The recent initiative to purchase a rig for the Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration...

Manzur Elahi takes over as FBCCI administrator

2007-12-09 00:00:00

Syed Manzur Elahi, appointed FBCCI administrator by the government on Thursday, took over charge of the apex trade body Saturday, reports UNB. He met the executives and employees of the FBCCI secretariat, and sought their cooperation in holding an acceptable...

Experts' body likely to recommend 'test case' open-pit mining of coal

2007-12-09 00:00:00

S M JahangirThe experts' committee on finalisation of the proposed National Coal Policy has agreed, in principle, to make some major recommendations, including the development of a single open-pit mining project as a 'test case', amid strong opposition from various...

Tk 600m allocated for post-Sidr house building

2007-12-09 00:00:00

In a second installment of government allocation of money for building houses for the cyclone-affected people, a total of Tk 600 million (60 crore) has been sanctioned for Bagerhat and Barguna districts. An official announcement Saturday said the money, sanctioned...

Two get Begum Rokeya Padak-2007

2007-12-09 00:00:00

Prof. Latifa Akand and Prof Dr Hosne Ara Begum have been awarded Begum Rokeya Padak-2007 for their outstanding contribution to socio-economic development of the country's women folk. Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed will distribute the award at a ceremony at...

RMG export to India may not start from Jan

2007-12-09 00:00:00

Naim-Ul-KarimBangladesh's export of ready-made garments (RMG) is unlikely to start to India from January next as the authorities concerned of that country is yet to complete necessary formalities in line with a deal singed between the two governments, sources said....

Oriental bidding documents to be sent to six buyers this week

2007-12-09 00:00:00

FE Report The Bangladesh Bank (BB) is likely to send tender documents on sale of nearly 60 per cent share of troubled Oriental Bank Limited to six potential buyers by the end of this week.A draft bidding document has already...

Aziz links transparent financial audit report to good corporate governance

2007-12-09 00:00:00

As some companies, banking and non-banking financial institutions and NGOs received good-performance recognition, Finance Adviser of the caretaker government Dr Mirza Azizul Islam Saturday said transparent financial audit report assures proper corporate governance, reports UNB."Based on the report, investors buy...

Endowment by philanthropic people 'should be fully tax-exempted'

2007-12-09 00:00:00

FE ReportNoted economist Professor Wahid Uddin Mahmud said Saturday endowment by any philanthropic people or organisation should be fully tax-exempted in order to establish social responsibility among all the individuals and groups.Prof Mahmud was speaking at a seminar on corporate...

Abducted BRAC official released in Afghanistan

2007-12-09 00:00:00

BRAC official Noor Islam, abducted from his office in Afghanistan province of Lugar, was released unhurt late Friday night, nearly three months after his abduction, reports UNB.M Anwarul Islam, director, Public Affairs and Communi-cations of BRAC, told the news agency...

Remains of Birshrestha Hamidur return home tomorrow

2007-12-09 00:00:00

The remains of liberation war hero Sepoy Hamidur Rahman will be repatriated to his long cherished dreamland Bangladesh, after 36 years of the country's independence, from Indian state of Tripura through Bibir Bazar land port in Comilla at 3.0pm on...

Body submits draft of Truth Commission to Gen Masud

2007-12-09 00:00:00

The draft of the Truth and Accountability Commission has been completed, an official said Saturday, reports bdnews24.com. A four-member committee designed the structure and legal affairs of the commission, which will continue for one year. Corruption suspects-especially businesspeople-will be able...

Bilateral ties discussed

2007-12-09 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Dec 8 (UNB): Foreign Affairs Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury paid a courtesy call on Indian Vice President Dr Hamid Ansari at his residence here today (Saturday). The adviser thanked the vice president for India's offer of relief...

US Congressman seeks support to NPDA to help Bangladesh recover

2007-12-09 00:00:00

US Congressman McDermott has urged his congressional colleagues to support the New Partnership for Development Act 2007 (NPDA) to help Bangladesh recover the economic losses caused by Cyclone Sidr, reports UNB.The NPDA would eliminate tariff and quotas on all products...

Zillur demands release of Hasina by Dec

2007-12-09 00:00:00

Acting Awami League President Zillur Rahman has demanded of the government to release party chief Sheikh Hasina by December.He also demanded lifting of the State of Emergency as the government claims that a normal situation is prevailing in the country.Zillur...

Call for full implementation of CHT peace accord

2007-12-09 00:00:00

RANGAMATI, Dec 8 (UNB): Discussants at BBC Bangladesh Sanglap demanded full implementation of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) peace accord, introduction of cellular phone network, balanced development for all including ethnic and Bangalee communities and development in the tourism sector...

Begum Rokeya Day to be observed today

2007-12-09 00:00:00

The nation celebrates Begum Rokeya Day today (Sunday) marking the birth anniversary of the pioneer of an awakening for women's rights in the sub-continent. Chief Adviser Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed would give away Begum Rokeya Padak 2007 to Professor Latifa Akand...

Fakhruddin greets Karzai for securing release of BRAC man

2007-12-09 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Dec 8 (UNB): Chief Adviser (CA) Fakhruddin Ahmed has deeply appreciated Afghan President Hamid Karzai for securing the release of abducted BRAC employee Noor Islam in Afghanistan.Foreign Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury conveyed the "deep appreciation" to Afghan...

Police nab JMB cadre

2007-12-09 00:00:00

DINAJPUR, Dec 8 (UNB): A Jama'atul Mujaheedin Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, who was a charge-sheeted accused in August 17 countrywide simultaneous bombings, was arrested from Ramsagar crossing under south Kotwali police station Friday.The arrested was identified as M Nazrul Islam, son...

UP members arrested

2007-12-09 00:00:00

BARGUNA, Dec 8 (UNB): Kewrabunia Union Parishad (UP) member in Sadar Upazila was arrested Friday on charge of taking bribe while distributing vulnerable group feeding (VGF) cards among cyclone-hit families.Acting on a tip-off, joint forces arrested UP member Selim Khan...

Interactive classes make learners more enthusiastic

M A Islam | 2007-12-09 00:00:00

THE way lectures are delivered in the class is important as far as conducive learning environment is concerned. At college or university level, many teachers are following interactive ways of giving lectures and both students and teachers find it very...

President urges surgeons to gain confidence of patients

2007-12-09 00:00:00

President Iajuddin Ahmed Saturday urged the surgeons to take appropriate measures to gain confidence of the country's patients to prevent them from flying abroad for treatment, reports UNB."… a good number of Bangladeshi patients fly abroad for treatment and spend...

Tormented by excessive parental care

Sifat Siddiqui | 2007-12-09 00:00:00

"Get up! Get up! Get up for heaven's sake! Again, you are going to be late for the class as usual. When will you ever develop some sense of responsibility...........!"Are you not aware of this very dialogue? Why, this is...

USAID to provide $173m for health projects

2007-12-09 00:00:00

As part of USAID's effort to improve the overall health condition of the Bangladeshi people, it will provide US$173 million over the next five years for the programmes supporting maternal and child health, family planning, tuberculosis eradication and HIV/AIDS mitigation...

Internet applications for library and information services

AIM Jakaria Rahman | 2007-12-09 00:00:00

THE internet is not based upon a single location nor it is a centrally managed network. The internet is an international computer network encompassing thousands of smaller interconnected networks. This offers breadth, flexibility, world scale interconnectivity and a self-expanding system...