A daylong job fair for the fresh graduates was held at Dhaka University yesterday. Dhaka University Alumni Association and Dhaka University Career Club jointly organised the fair. Prime Minister’s Adviser for Health Prof Syed Modasser Ali inaugurated the fair at the alumni floor of the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate
Month: August 2010
3 factories fined Tk 1.3 mln for pollution
The Department of Environment has fined three factories Tk 1.3 million for water and air pollution. The factories were Concord Ready-mix & Concrete Products Ltd, Fish Processing Ltd and Export Pack Ltd. DoE director (enforcement) Munir Chowdhury told bdnews24.com they were fined for polluting water and air through their
Aamir Turns Bond Khan?
He’s known to reinvent himself into a new avatar for a flick. Aamir Khan has declared a hiatus from acting, as he wishes to concentrate his efforts on the production work of his flicks. Yet, he continues to be inundated with scripts and offers. Recent case in point: Anil Sharma. Reportedly, the ‘Veer’ director is ... Read more
John Abraham – The Warrior Of 18th Century
John Abraham, so far seen in urban, contemporary themes, is all set to play a warrior in a lavish 18th century costume drama, which would give him his first chance to go back in time. John and the makers of the film say its too early to even name the warrior the actor will play ... Read more
12 more Anthrax cases detected in Sirajganj, Pabna
Twelve more Anthrax affected people had been detected in Sirajganj and Pabna districts yesterday raising the number of affected to138. Of the affected, ten were in Sirajganj district while the rest two in Pabna district, Civil Surgeon office sources said. The affected are: Sabina Khatun (25) of Barakandi village, Ashamoni (13) and
Mobile phone verification to start
Mobile phone operators and related regulatory bodies will soon start to verify the authenticity of the personal information provided by consumers on the purchase of mobile connections by cross checking it with their national identity cards. The election commission (EC) has said that it would provide all necessary assistance to the
Govt plans to increase CNG-run auto fare
The government is planning to almost double the fare of CNG-run auto rickshaws. In response to strong persuasion from auto rickshaw owners, the communications ministry has formed a committee late last year for suggestions. The committee, headed by chairman of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), is
Two workers fall off city building, die
Two painters fell off an 18-storey building at Motijheel in the capital and died, hospital sources said. The deceased were Abbas, 30, and Swapan, 28, who brothers and residents of Muladi in Barisal. Witnessed said they had fallen on the ground when they were painting the walls of the top floor of the WW Tower ... Read more
Pirates throw 36 fishermen into Bay to loot trawlers
Pirates threw 36 fishermen into the sea with their hands and legs tied, after attacking two fishing trawlers off the coast of Cox’s Bazar early Monday. The pirates looted fish, fishing net, and trawler engines worth several lakh taka and beat up most of the fishermen. Nineteen fishermen of one trawler were rescued from the ... Read more
Aminul’s Asiad future uncertain
The Bangladesh Football Federation is still uncertain of national custodian Aminul Haque could play in the Asian Games football. The custodian was sent off in the 37th minute of the AFC Challenge Cup match against Sri Lanka on February 20 in Sri Lanka
Tamim accepts economy class air ticket
Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has finally agreed to travel to Australia for the treatment of his wrist injury in the economy class after repeated attempts by Bangladesh Cricket Board officials and his family. Tamim earlier refused to accept an economy class ticket and said he would go to Australia on personal expenses unless he could ... Read more
Nat’l pool announced
Twenty-two national cricketers have been bracketed in the national pool for this season’s Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday made the announcement, stating that the group comprises of players who have played for the Tigers between January 1 and July 31 this
Aminul, Momin share lead
FM Khondoker Aminul Islam of Titas and Abdul Momin of Sirajganj are now in joint lead in the points table with 7 each after the 8th round of the Federation Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament at the federation hallroom yesterday. Mahtabuddin Ahmed Robin of Titas and Farhadur Imam of I2 Soft Solution are in 2nd
$157m WB credit for urban infrastructure, rural livelihoods
Bangladesh Government on Monday signed two credit agreements totaling $157m for the ‘Empowerment and Livelihood Improvement Project, known as the Notun Jibon Project, and additional financing for the on-going Municipal Services Project. The agreement was signed at the Economic Relations Division. M. Musharraf Hossain Bhuiyan, Secretary, Economic Relations Division and
Dhaka show highlights items made by women entrepreneurs
A six-day expo to display products made by Bangladeshi and Pakistani women entrepreneurs began in Dhaka yesterday. The expo, DOSTI-WETEX 2010, is taking place at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, state minister of the women and children affairs ministry,
Special launch services on 22 routes from Sept 6
The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation, in cooperation with the launch owners’ association, has arranged an eleven-day special launch service from September 6 on 22 major river and coastal routes to reduce pressure of home-bound passengers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The special launch service will continue for five days after the Eid festival, said ... Read more
Bindu’s TV plays in this Eid
Model turned actor Bindu is now busy in acting in more than 30 single episodes TV plays to be aired on different TV channels on occasion of Eid. The TV plays she has already acted in includes Gazi Rakayet’s ‘Bibahauttor Sambardhona’, Chayanika Chowdhury’s ‘Dekha Habe’ and ‘Parash Pathor’, Iftakher Ahmed Fahmi’s ‘Breaking News’ and ‘Ekti ... Read more
Drew Barrymore won’t join twitter
Drew Barrymore thinks people should only use twitter if they are funny and insists she will never join. The ‘Going the Distance’ actress has no interest in the micro-blogging site and admits she is an “old fashioned girl” when it comes to technology. She said: “I know I’m an anomaly, I know everyone else is ... Read more
Expats to become voters
Cabinet okays draft law The cabinet on Monday approved a draft of the Electoral Rolls (Amendment) Bill, 2010 to allow non-resident Bangladeshis to register as voters, fulfilling the expatriates’ long-standing demand. The expatriate Bangladeshis, as per the draft, would be able to exercise their right to vote in all elections in the country after
Whole night business: Conditions irk shop owners
The government’s decision to allow businesses countrywide to keep open throughout nights after Ramadan 15 may turn fruitless unless some terms and conditions are relaxed, some shop owners have said. Only when the condition to keep the air coolers in shops inoperative, such whole night business might be effective, they