By MUNA KHAN The issue of the mistreatment of domestic workers in Gulf nations is not new, but it has remained in the spotlight since an Indonesian maid was beheaded in Saudi Arabia on June 18 for killing her employer. Not only has it turned into a diplomatic fracas between the two nations, but it ... Read more
Month: July 2011
Viqarunnisa protests continue
Students of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College and their guardians continued their protests on Tuesday demanding punishment of Parimal Jayadhar, a teacher of the institution arrested on charge of raping a student, and resignation of the college principal, Husne Ara Begum, for defending the accused. Several civic forums and left-leaning political organisations on Tuesday also ... Read more
Export earning target set at $26.36b
The target of the country’s export earnings for the current fiscal year has been set at $26.36 billion which is 15 per cent higher than the export earnings in the just concluded 2010-2011 financial year. A meeting at the commerce ministry on Tuesday set higher export target for the current financial year of 2011-2012 at ... Read more
Social business for solving others’ problems: Yunus
Nobel Laureate Muhmmad Yunus said on Tuesday that social business was aimed at solving others’ problems by investing funds and getting back the capital without any profits. The people involved in the traditional business are for only making profits but the social business is driven by social consciousness for solving others’ problems, said Yunus at ... Read more
Stocks gain for sixth day
Stocks gained for a sixth day as buyers went on a buying spree as the market has been showing signs of recovery for the last few days. The benchmark general index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, DGEN, went up 56 points or 0.87 percent, to end the day at 6,514
Dr Muhammad Shahidullah’s anniversary of death today
Today is the 42nd death anniversary of noted educationalist Dr Muhammad Shahidullah. On the occasion, a discussion programme will be held on his grave premises on the Dhaka University campus in the city today, says a press release. He was an internationally renowned educationist, writer and
MSC drop lead again
Mohammedan Sporting Club failed to retain an early lead as they played a 1–1 draw against Sheikh Russel KC in their Group B match of the Super Cup at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Tuesday. The result made the last match of the group which is between Sheikh Russel and Muktijoddha Sangsad very crucial as ... Read more
Lack of matches could hinder Tigers
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) released the itinerary on Tuesday for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe where the Tigers will play one Test and five one-day internationals. The tour will kick off with an earlier proposed three-day warm-up game as BCB failed to convince their Zimbabwean counterparts to make it a four-day affair. Zimbabwe Cricket ... Read more
Robiul eyes second chance
Pace bowler Robiul Islam said on Tuesday that he does not want to be a part of the group of players who have failed to prolong their careers beyond their debut in Test cricket for Bangladesh. So far, 59 players have represented Bangladesh in Test matches and among them seven were never picked in the ... Read more
Fancy a walk on the beach?
Walking barefoot on the sand isn’t just fun – it’s good for you! What could be more relaxing than a barefoot walk along a sandy beach? Besides being a treat for the senses, this simple pleasure is actually a very healthy option that adds to the attractions of a beach holiday and can help make ... Read more
Argentina Back On Track
Argentina 3 Costa Rica 0 Two goals from Sergio Aguero helped Argentina ease past Costa Rica to secure their place in the Copa America quarter-finals on Monday night. The Atletico Madrid striker opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time and doubled his side’s advantage seven minutes after the interval before Real Madrid’s Angel Di ... Read more
Maradona ‘perfect’ after car crash – hospital
Argentina legend Diego Maradona has suffered minor injuries in a car accident on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. The 50-year-old and his partner Veronica Ojeda were taken to hospital after the car he was driving reportedly hit a bus, hours before Argentina’sCopa America clash with
LinkedIn passes Myspace as No. 2 U.S. social network
Despite new ownership and an injection of Justin Timberlake celebrity cachet, the bad news just keeps coming for Myspace. LinkedIn, the online network geared to professionals, has surpassed slumping Myspace as the second-most popular online social network in the U.S. in terms of Web traffic, behind
Arnold Schwarzenegger to meet mistress and son
Arnold Schwarzenegger is arranging a meeting with his former mistress. The ‘Terminator’ actor has reportedly been talking on the phone with Mildred Patricia Baena – who went into hiding following revelations of their affair – and wants to meet up with her and start building a relationship with their son Joseph, 13. A source told
Many sites of archaeological importance yet to be enlisted
Many of the Dhaka city sites and structures, which are more than 100 years old and have historical, architectural, aesthetical and cultural significance, are yet to be enlisted as archaeological sites. As per the provision in the Antiquities Act 1968, the Department of Archaeology can consider enlisting a historic or archaeological edifice only if it ... Read more
RU founding anniversary celebration starts today
Rajshahi University is going to celebrate its 58th founding anniversary today with festivities. The celebration, originally scheduled for July 6, the founding day of the university, was delayed because of the countrywide general strike enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party on that day. Marking the day, the university authorities will hold a host of programmes, ... Read more
Abahani, Brothers fire blanks
Sky Blues almost in semis Abahani all but confirmed their semifinal berth in the Grameenphone Super Cup despite playing out a goalless draw against Brothers Union in their Group A encounter at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday. The outcome meant that Brother Union, who suffered a 6-1 defeat against Sheikh Jamal
Ansar retain women’s nat’l football title
Bangladesh Ansar and VDP retained their Women’s National Football title by defeating Narayanganj 4-0 in the final at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong on Monday. National cap Nuby Ching Marma opened scoring for Ansar just four minutes after the start and her national team-mate Aumraching Marma doubled the lead five minutes
Exports hit fast lane
Bangladesh bagged $22.93 billion from its overseas trade with 41.47 percent growth in the just concluded fiscal year, according to the latest Export Promotion Bureau data released yesterday. The export earnings surpassed the yearly target of $18.5 billion, buoyed by shipments of readymade garments and jute and jute
Stocks continue gaining streak
Stocks gained yesterday for a fifth day with a significant turnover as investor confidence was boosted by the recent government initiatives despite a shutdown until noon. The benchmark general index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, DGEN, went up 20 points or 0.32 percent, to end the day at 6,458. The selective categories index of the ... Read more