DU CorrespondentThe Dhaka University (DU) authorities, in a press release Tuesday, expressed surprise over the reports published recently in different dailies incriminating the DU acting vice-chancellor, treasurer, provosts and syndicate members in the August-20 campus incident.The press release issued by...
The High Commission of India Tuesday categorically rejected some local media reports that its officials were involved in the recent student unrest in Bangladesh, reports UNB.In a press release Tuesday, the High Commission said they were greatly "disappointed" to see...
Gul becomes Turkish presidentANKARA, AUG 28 (AP): Turkey's foreign minister, Abdullah Gul, was elected president Tuesday, the parliament speaker said, in a major triumph for the Islamic-rooted government after months of confrontation with the secular establishment.Gul received 339 votes in...
DU CorrespondentThe one-member probe commission with former justice Habibur Rahman Khan started investigation into the August-20-21 incident at Dhaka University Tuesday.The investigation will go on from 11 am to 5:00 pm everyday during the 15 working days of the commission...
Trade, investment and establishment of a direct shipping link are likely to figure prominently in the Bangladesh-Pakistan Foreign Secretary level meeting in the city today (Wednesday), reports UNB.Pakistan Foreign Secretary Reaz Mohammad Khan will lead his country in the fourth...
India has expressed the hope that the people of Bangladesh, their representatives and leaders would be afforded every lawful opportunity to the full restoration of democracy through peaceful, free and fair elections.In remarks on recent developments in Bangladesh, a spokesperson...
RAJSHAHI, Aug 28 (BSS): National Identity Card (NIC) was distributed at a simple ceremony at the conference hall of Circuit House here Tuesday.Commander of 93 Armoured Brigade of Bangladesh Army AKM Mahfuzul Haque, who is coordinating the preparation of the...
The verdicts of three separate cases of tax evasion against former minister Shahjahan Siraj, wife Rabeya Haider and son Rajib Siraj would be pronounced today (Wednesday), reports bdnews24.com. The verdicts in another four separate cases of tax dodge against Rajib...
FE Report Bangladesh Shayammobadi Dal (BSD) has expressed deep concern over Indo-USA nuclear deal and said that the nuclear pact would not only have a negative impact on India, it would also affect the interest of Bangladesh. In a statement...
The Anti-corruption Commi-ssion (ACC) Monday pressed charges against six people, including Orion Group Chairman Obaidul Karim, of embezzling Tk 68 million (6.8 crore) from Oriental Bank. The charges come approximately seven months after the government froze the troubled bank accounts,...
SHERPUR, Aug 28 (UNB): With the recession of floodwater, the farmers have already started crop cultivation to recoup the losses caused by heavy monsoon and onrush of hill waters.Though the government has allocated over Tk 8.84 million as agricultural assistance...
RANGPUR, Aug 28 (UNB): The Aman cultivation is being hampered seriously in the Rangpur region due to shortage of seedlings in the post-flood situation.Sources said target of Aman cultivation was unlikely to be achieved in the region this season as...
CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Aug 28 (UNB): The troops of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) seized 50 bales of smuggled cloths worth about Tk 25 million from Kamlakondopur area under Shibganj Upazila Monday.Sources said acting on a tip-off 39 BDR battalion conducted a raid in...
COMILLA, Aug 28 (UNB): Cereal crops and vegetables on 17,649 hectares of land have been damaged by the recent flood in the district.Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) sources said 42,185 hectares of land had gone under flood water and crops...
Northern University Bangladesh (NUB) arranged a certificate awarding ceremony in association with Korea Agency for Digital Opportunity and Promotion (KADO) at Dhanmondi in the city Monday, said a press release.Vice-Chancellor of NUB M Shamsul Haque was present as the chief...
GAZIPUR, Aug 28 (UNB): The court of Women and Children Repression Protection Tribunal has sentenced three people to life term imprisonment for violating a garment worker.The convicted persons are Hazrat Ali (45), Ameer Ali (42) and Abdul Aziz (45), of...
LAXMIPUR, Aug 28 (UNB): A little boy was stabbed to death by unknown assailants at Charruhita village under Sadar Upazila Sunday midnight.The deceased was identified as M Yusuf (8), son of late Abdul Malek of the village.Sources said Yusuf and...
PATUAKHALI, Aug 28 (UNB): A farmer was killed by lightning at Munshipara village under Kalapara Upazila Monday noon.The deceased was identified as Lal Miah.Locals said the thunderbolt struck Lal Miah while he was working in his cropland at about 12:00...
RAJBARI, Aug 28 (UNB): The beheaded body of an unidentified young man was recovered from the Padma river under Daulatdia Upazila Tuesday morning.Police said locals found the body floating in Daulatdia canal ghat in the morning and informed the police.
BAGERHAT, Aug 28 (UNB): A joint team of Coastguard and Navy arrested five suspected smugglers and recovered 110 bottles of Indian pesticides from the Pashur river at Mongla Tuesday.Navy sources said the joint team launched a drive in different areas...
FE ReportThe new three-storey Mia Sahiber Maidan Shah Sahib Bari Jame Masjid located at 56-57, Mia Sahiber Maidan Avenue, Luxmi Bazar, will be opened for prayers today after Esha prayers as the necessary renovation work and reconstruction have been completed...
FE Report The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) needs to appoint 'global players' for operation and management of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to ensure prompt and efficient services, according to competent sources. "We want world class operator for handling...
Our CorrespondentCHITTAGONG, Aug 27 : The small-scale tea cultivation project, being implemented by the Tea Board at the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), has become uncertain, said sources.The five-year project, costing Tk 49.2 million, was undertaken in 2003 with the financial...
A five-member delegation of Central Shariah Board of Islami Banks called on President Iajuddin Ahmed at the Bangabhaban in the city Tuesday, reports UNB.The delegation members, led by Chairman of the Shariah Board and Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque...
FE Report Holcim, a leading cement manufacturing company, Monday celebrated its first cement export by river route to Assam Sunday. The multinational cement company organised a programme on the occasion styled Holcim explores the unexplored at a city hotel Monday.Sunil...
Trust Bank Tuesday launched Trust Credit Card with the theme "Me and My Trust" indicating more ownership and personalised credit card, said a press release. Trust credit card comes in five different flavors-VISA Classic Local, VISA Classic International, VISA Gold...
FE ReportBank Asia, a leading commercial bank of the country, has signed an agreement with Persona Beauty Care Ltd in the city recently. The signing ceremony was held at bank's Dhanmondi branch, said a press release. Deputy Managing Director (DMD)...
A Chinese company will invest US$ 5.006 million to set up a coconut coir processing industry in Mongla Export Processing Zone.The cent per cent foreign-owned company named M/s Jason Coir Industry Ltd will manufacture annually 11,000 tonnes of processed coir,...
FE ReportBangladesh's largest drug exporter Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (BPL) has started medicine exports to Hong Kong, one of the most stringently regulated markets in the Asia-Pacific region, a company statement said Tuesday.The first export consignment included seven products, namely Azmasol®...
FE ReportCODEC Micro Credit Institute, a non-government organisation (NGO) working in Chittagong, has become a corporate client of banglalink.In this connection, an agreement was signed between the two organisations in the city recently, said a press release.Under the deal titled...
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