Mobile operator, Citycell, on Tuesday launched a web based SMS service, PowerSMS, which allows individuals and enterprises to send bulk SMS to a group of people. The service will allow clients to send SMS to Citycell numbers and other operators’ numbers, said
Month: May 2010
Jamuna TV staff seek quick disposal of court case
Journalists and employees of Jamuna Television yesterday urged the relevant authorities to take steps for quick disposal of the court case. If the verdict goes against them, they could think of alternative sources of employment, they said. They said this at a press conference at the Jatiya Press Club following a human chain held in ... Read more
Get cops to stop river pollution
HC also asks govt to explain why all sewer lines into river should not be sealed The High Court wants the government to police the banks of the Buriganga to stop disposal of waste into the river. It yesterday directed the authorities to deploy police along the river banks immediately. It lso ordered them to ... Read more
World Twenty20 Cricket : Bangladesh take on Australia today
Bangladesh will take on Australia today in their last Group A match of the World Twenty20 Cricket in Barbados. The game begins at 7.30 PM BST (Bangladesh Standard Time). Earlier, Bangladesh lost to Pakistan by 21 runs in their first Group A match in Saint Lucia on
Dolly Jahur’s debut in daily soap
For the first time noted TV actress Dolly Jahur is going to perform in a daily soap titled ‘Uttaridhikar.’ ‘Uttaradhikar’ is scripted by Tauhin Hasan and directed by Kaisar Ahmed. Due to her busy schedule she was not being able to give time for the daily soap earlier. But this time she could not say ... Read more
Cancer Protective Effect of Fruits and Vegetables May Be Modest at Best
An analysis of dietary data from more than 400,000 men and women found only a weak association between high fruit and vegetable intake and reduced overall cancer risk, according to a study published online April 6, 2010 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. It is widely believed that a diet rich in fruits ... Read more
No legal bar to free rivers
SC clears way for govt to knock down all illegal structures; rejects appeal of 7 companies against HC verdict A Supreme Court (SC) order yesterday cleared the way for removing all structures, excluding the government ones set up to serve the public interests, from the rivers around the capital. The rivers are Shitalakkhya, Balu, Turag ... Read more
No trouble for Abahani
Bangladesh League No trouble for Abahani Mercurial striker Enamul Haque slammed the league’s ninth hattrick to power holders Abahani to another easy 4-0 win over Chittagong Mohammedan SC in their Bangladesh League home match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday. Apart from Enamul’s treble, winger Zahed Parvez Chowdhury netted the other in a one-way affair
Weeklong jatra fest begins May 6
A weeklong jatra festival, jointly organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and dance organisation Shadhona will begin at the academy’s Experimental Theatre Hall from May 6. Seven troupes from different parts of the country will stage traditional jatra-pala to begin at 7:00pm everyday. The information and cultural affairs minister Abul Kalam Azad will
GMG unveils new logo, introduces Boeing 767-300ER
GMG Airlines, the first and largest private airline in Bangladesh today (Saturday) unveiled its new logo and inducted a Boeing 767-300ER in its fleet, reflecting the company’s true spirits and renewed endeavours to rule the skies through expanding wings, and providing warmth and hospitability to its
BKMEA awards 10 labour-friendly garment factories
Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association yesterday awarded 10 labour-friendly garment factories. The winners are Aboni Knitwear, Iris Fabrics, Interstoff Apparels, Grameen Knitwear, Ragadi Textile, Viyellatex, Knit Concern, Fakir Apparels, Four H Lingerie and
City Bank awarded strongest bank in Bangladesh
The City Bank has won the Strongest Bank in Bangladesh-2010 award of the Asian Banker, one of the leading providers of financial intelligence services in Asia. The City Bank’s chief executive officer K Mahmood Sattar also won Leadership Achievement Award-2010 at a ceremony of the Asian Banker Leadership Achievement Award and Strongest Banks in
Khulna trade fair extended by a month
The Khulna International Trade Fair – 2010 was extended by one month on Sunday. The month-long fair, jointly organised by the Khulna Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Dhrubo Enterprise, was inaugurated at Circuit House Ground in Khulna city on April 2 and was scheduled
Robi launches two more offers
Mobile operator, Robi, has launched two more offers for its pre-paid subscribers. The subscribers will get a reduced tariff in June and July if their usages surpass by Tk 100 in May against the usages in April, said the Robi’s chief marketing officer, Bidyut Kumar Basu, at a press conference at a
Banglalink, Augere ink deal on transmission bandwidth lease
Mobile phone operator Banglalink and Augere signed an agreement on transmission bandwidth lease at the Banglalink head office in Dhaka. Banglalink managing director and chief executive officer Ahmed Abou Doma and Augere chief executive officer Jerry Mobbs signed the agreement on behalf of their respective sides, said a
Singer Plus showroom opens at Dhamrai
A new Singer Plus Shop has been inaugurated at Dhulivita Bus Stand of Dhamrai in Dhaka recently. Singer Asia Limited president and chief executive officer Gavin J Walker inaugurated the new shop, said a news release. Singer Bangladesh Limited managing director and chief executive officer and vice-president of
Bata launches new promotional campaign
Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Ltd launched a new promotional campaign — Chomkano Offer — on Saturday. The new offer gives the customers an opportunity to enjoy 30 per cent discount on the second pair of shoes if anyone buys two pairs of shoes at a time. The offer will be valid till May 28, said ... Read more
ACC a toothless tiger: TIB calls for revising Govt decision to amend Anti-Corruption Act
Recent initiatives to amend the rules of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Act would weaken the Anti-Corruption Commission, said the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). It is also contrary to the election pledges of the Awami League government, said TIB leaders at a press conference at the National Press Club on
Barrister Mainul Hosein leaves The Daily Ittefaq
Barrister Mainul Hosein leaves the Daily Ittefaq as an agreement was signed yesterday among the directors and shareholders of the company reaching a settlement about the management of the daily. Barrister Mainul Hosein and his family members have decided to resign as Directors. The Daily Ittefaq shall be controlled by Mr Anwar Hossain and other ... Read more
Press Freedom Day today
The World Press Freedom Day 2010 will be celebrated in the country and elsewhere across the globe today (Monday). The theme of this year is ‘Freedom of Information: the right to know’. As part of the international programme, different socio-cultural and journalist organizations of Bangladesh will observe the day in a