An interactive, colourful and international standard four-day fair, “BCS Digital Expo- 2010 and ASOCIO multilateral Trade Visit” will begin at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel tomorrow. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the fair, organised by Bangladesh Computer Society (BCS) at the
Month: March 2010
Banglalink network support for post office money transfer service
Bangladesh Post Office (BPO) signed an agreement with Banglalink, the country’s 2nd largest mobile operator. As per the agreement, Banglalink, through its cellular network, will facilitate the connectivity of 1,600 post office branches all over Bangladesh becoming the exclusive network service provider for
Tk 3 cr more revenue earned daily after ban of illegal VoIP
The government is receiving Taka 3 crore additional revenue every day with the BTRC (Bangladesh Tele Regulatory Commission) measures to ban illegal use of VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). A report of the Post and Telecommunication Ministry shows that the revenue of the government from
BB gets solar power today
The Bangladesh Bank gets solar power today to shed power crisis with the renewable and green energy resource. The BB governor, Atiur Rahman, will inaugurate the solar power system at 11:00am at the central bank’s headquarters in the city. The solar power system will generate 8 kilowatt of electricity, well enough to keep the energy
Farmers urged to cultivate strawberry on large scale
The cultivation of strawberry has been gaining popularity among the farmers of the district as it is very profitable. Department of Agricultural Extension has continuing motivational campaign at farmers level to cultivate it on a large scale as it has become one of the most
President visits Military Hardware Display-2010
President Zillur Rahman yesterday visited the Military Hardware Display-2010 in Tejgaon Old Airport area of the city, which began on March 26 marking the Independence Day. On arrival at the exhibition ground about 11:30am, the president was received by the chiefs of three services along with the Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of
‘Help build corruption-free society’
Anti-corruption Debate Contest Ends ‘Help build corruption-free society’ Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Chairman M Hafizuddin Khan yesterday called on the students to be imbued with the spirit of fighting corruption to build a corruption-free society. “You will say no to corruption, fight it and stamp out the menace so that there would be no
$95,373 Japanese grant for Rajshahi adivasi school
Japanese ambassador to Bangladesh Tamotsu Shinot-suka has signed a $95,373 grant contract with Bishop Gervas Rozario, Rajshahi Catholic Diocese for its Project on Construction of St Paul’s Adivasi School Building. The school is being constructed under Japan’s Grant assistant for Grassroots Human Security
1,300 land phone connections at Gulshan to remain off
State-owned land phone operator Bangladesh Telephone Company Ltd said on Monday that its services at South and North Badda under Gulshan Exchange would remain suspended for few hours between April 1 and April 7 on technical
Meeting on cyber security held at PMO
An expert meeting to help strengthen cyber security and prevent cyber attacks was held at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) yesterday. Two separate committees were formed to formulate two policies — one for ensuring cyber security and the other for taking necessary steps if a cyber
3-day online ‘virtual’ event begins
A three-day online ‘virtual’ event called Global Pulse 2010, organised by the U.S. Agency for International Development, began on Monday. According to a US embassy news release, Global Pulse 2010 will provide an opportunity to voice opinions, share ideas, and create innovative solutions to
Rokeya acting principal of Viqarunnisa
The education ministry yesterday asked Rokeya Akter, who was earlier removed by the governing body, to continue as the acting principal of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College until further notice. The ministry at an emergency meeting decided that Rokeya would carry out her duties as the
Muktis jolt Brothers
All the big guns except Brothers Union started their Citycell Bangladesh League second phase campaign with facile four-goal wins at different venues across the country on Monday. Brothers Union suffered a 3-1 defeat against a rejuvenated Muktijoddha at the
Tamim flays Brothers
PCL T20 Cup Tamim flays Brothers Defending champions Brothers Union went down to a 7-wicket defeat at the hands of Chittagong Tigers in the Port City Cricket League (PCL) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium yesterday. Chittagong’s Tamim Iqbal’s blazing knock of 44 made sure Tigers chased down a 138-run target with
Independence Day Tennis on
The Runner Group Independence Day Open Tennis Tournament started at the National Tennis Complex on Monday. State minister for youth and sports Ahad Ali Sarkar inaugurated the week-long meet. Chairman of Runner Group of
MSC crush Ajax
Mohammedan SC kicked off their hockey season with a crushing 9-0 victory over Ajax Sporting Club on the second day of the Dhaka Bank Club Cup Hockey at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium on Monday. Mamunur Rahman Chayan opened the floodgate in the third minute scoring the first goal from a
Women’s School Football from today
Defending champions Sir John Wilson School face Green Herald International School in the inaugural match of the Citycell Dhaka Metropolis Women’s School Football Championship at the Dhanmondi Sultana Kamal Women’s Sports Complex today. Bangladesh Olympic Association secretary general Kutubuddin Ahmed will
Firefox Mobile review
We review Firefox Mobile (Fennec) to see whether the mobile browser is as good in smaller form factors as it has been on the desktop. For some years now the Mozilla Foundation’s Firefox browser has been something of a people’s champion, wresting a huge slice of the market share from the likes of Microsoft and Apple ... Read more
Sania to wed Shoaib, confirms father of tennis star
LAHORE: Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian tennis star Sania Mirza are going to tie the knot in April, Sania’s father Imran Mirza confirmed to media. As per reports, the two sports stars have been in an affair for the last six months, which had led to Sania’s earlier engagement to break. Sources said that ... Read more
BRAD Pitt likes to wear Lycra
The hairy Hollywood superstar — who raises six children with partner Angelina Jolie — told reporters at the premiere of his new movie Kick Ass, which took place in London earlier this week, that he’d give Lady GaGa a run for her money in the wacky fashion stakes. “I love Lycra, I’m actually wearing it ... Read more