The Queen’s Baton and four representatives of the Commonwealth Games arrived in Dhaka yesterday in a bid to complete the baton relay tomorrow. The Queen’s Baton Relay, similar to the Olympic Torch Relay, will start at the Army Stadium in the morning and finish at the South Plaza of
Month: June 2010
Health Technology Instt in Barisal yet to start operation
The Health Technology Institute on the Barisal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital compound is yet to start functioning even nine months after the completion of its construction because of acute manpower shortage. Construction of the institute at a cost of Tk 20 core on three acres of land on the medical college
Eviction drive in a month to reclaim 44 city lakes, canals
A special drive will be conducted in the capital city within a month to evict all illegal structures along 44 lakes and canals illegally occupied by vested groups, parliamentary standing committee on land sources said on Sunday. The lakes and canals, which were once the lifeline of Dhaka city, include Segunbagicha Khal,
We won’t silence vuvuzelas, pledge World Cup chiefs
FIFA World Cup Vuvuzelas will not be banned from the World Cup despite the fearsome din the plastic trumpets make, organisers said. “Vuvuzelas are here to stay and will never be banned,” said Rich Mkhondo, a spokesman for the local World Cup organising committee
World Cup 2010 – Parents name baby girl ‘FIFA’
South African parents are celebrating their hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2010 by giving their newborn babies unique names. One baby girl was named ‘FIFA’ – all in capitals – after the sport’s governing body, while another was called ‘Ke Nako’, a World Cup slogan that means ‘it is
England’s Rooney says sorry for rant on camera
FIFA World Cup Short-tempered striker Wayne Rooney has apologised for his outburst at fans who booed the team’s abject 0-0 draw with Algeria England’s short-tempered striker Wayne Rooney has apologised for his outburst at fans who booed the team’s abject 0-0 draw with
Manisha Koirala gets married
Bollywood beauty Manisha Koirala finally tied the nuptial knot with Kathmandu based businessman Samrat Dahal in a private function at the Gokarna Forest Resort, near Nepal’s capital Kathmandu on June 18, 2010. Actress Manisha Koirala marriage reception is going to organised in Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu on Sunday. The 41-year-old Bollywood ... Read more
Rocky relationships hurt men more than women
Despite their blase demeanours, young men are more affected by the ups and downs of romantic relationships than their girlfriends are, a new study suggests. While young women are more affected by their relationship status—that is, whether they are in one or not—young men are more sensitive to a relationship’s quality, such as how supportive ... Read more
Suhrawardy Udyan turns safe haven for criminals
The government is planning to restrict indiscriminate entry into Suharwardy Udyan for checking anti-social activities in the park as soon as the on-going development work of Swadhinata Stambha is completed, reports NewAge. ‘We will keep only one of the gates open for the public to ensure proper maintenance and security of the ground,’ said Dewan ... Read more
River shown ‘stagnant’ for fish farming
Mukteshwari leased to fish farmers with ruling party links since 1980 The Daily Star The land ministry may soon lease out a 125.69-acre stretch of the Mukteshwari river by showing it “stagnant”. The lease, now awaiting final approval at the ministry, is based on recommendations from the Jessore district administration, said sources in the local ... Read more
BUET closed for indefinite period
Students asked to vacate halls after clashes The authorities on Saturday closed Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology for an indefinite period over clashes between two batches of students on the campus. At least 12 were injured. The university authorities were scheduled to announce two-week summer vacation in a
Each Aila-affected family to get Tk 20,000
PM to visit Aila-hit areas The government has decided to provide Tk 20,000 to each of the families hit hard by cyclone Aila in the country’s southern districts of Khulna and Satkhira, reports NewAge. Prime minister Sheikh Hasina is expected visit the worst affected areas by the end of June for the first
CCC polls: Six Mayor candidates lose security deposits
Out of eight mayoral candidates in the last CCC election, security deposits of six mayor candidates except candidates from two major political parties, were confiscated by the Election Commission for failing to secure 8 per cent votes out of the
Energy saving bulbs up for change in 27 districts
The government yesterday distributed compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), popularly known as energy saving bulbs, to electricity consumers free of cost as part of its move on energy conservation in the wake of nagging power crisis. A total of 55 lakh bulbs were distributed among the consumers in selected areas of 27 districts
Sangsad TV from next month
Terrestrial TV in December A new satellite television channel dedicated to parliamentary proceedings would start dry runs next month. Information Minister Abul Kalam Azad while replying to lawmakers’ queries told the House that the new channel styled “Sangsad Bangladesh” would begin digital terrestrial test transmission in December
Jamuna TV staff demand transmission permission
Journalists, cultural activists express solidarity Journalists and cultural activists at a gathering on Saturday called upon the government to immediately withdraw its decision to halt the transmission of the private television network Jamuna TV. Expressing serious concern at the delay in allowing test-operation of Jamuna TV, they said the
Betar Bangla becomes first 24-hr Bangla radio in UK
Betar Bangla, a community radio station, has received licence from the British media regulator, Ofcom, to broadcast its programmes in the UK 24 hours a day, says a press release. It became the first 24-hour Bangla infotainment radio stations in the UK. Betar Bangla has been
Kaka is crucial
World Cup Kaka is still crucial to Brazil’s hopes of a sixth World Cup crown, according to teammate Robinho. Robinho outshone the Real Madrid star in the Selecao’s opening Group G victory over North Korea on Tuesday. But Robinho has no doubt that he remains an important figure for Brazil as they prepare for games ... Read more
MSC keep winning
Giants Mohammedan Sporting Club kept their winning run going with a comprehensive 5-0 win over Sadharan Bima at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday. Chayan struck thrice, all penalty corners. He opened the scoring in the seventh minute and
F’pool dump Wanderers
Yougmen’s Fakirerpool Club beat Dhaka Wanderers Club 3-2 in their Senior Division League encounter at the Bir Shrestha Sepoy Mostofa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur yesterday. It was Wanderers who opened the scoring through Babu in the 31st minute but Fakirerpool made