Programme at Shilpakala Academy A musical programme with a short discussion, highlighting the accomplishments and contribution of the legendary singer Abdul Alim, was held at national Music and Dance Centre auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on September 17. Titled “Alok Shikha Joluk Pran-e”, the event was arranged by University Cultural Foundation. At the programme, the ... Read more
Month: September 2012
Actor Dilip Chakrobarty dies
Theatre and small screen actor Dilip Chakrobarty died on Monday at his residence. He was 44. He left behind a sister, who at present lives in Kolkata, India. Chakrobarty who used to live alone at an apartment at Farmgate in the city was found dead at his bedroom, said a press release. His postmortem examination
‘Batting issues mental’
In Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim’s view Pakistan and West Indies are the favourites in the ongoing ICC World Twenty20. The logic behind his position is that the two sides have more match-winners than other teams in the competition and this is a special strength which will help the teams to win matches in
This team has a more settled look, says Mashrafee
Bangladesh paceman Masrafee bin Murtaza looks ahead to the first match of the ICC WT20 against New Zealand: The strengths and weaknesses of the first match opposition It is difficult to say exactly. They seem to be evenly balanced in bowling and batting. Maybe there are areas in individual techniques that
Ghetuputra Kamola selected for Oscars
Ghetuptra Kamola, the latest film of author-cum-filmmaker Humayun Ahmed, who died recently, will represent Bangladesh in the forthcoming 85th edition of Oscars in the foreign language category. It is the second submission of Humayun’s film in the Oscars after his Shyamal Chhaya sent in in 2005. Recently released movie
IMF wants more clout for BB to govern banks
The head of a visiting IMF team yesterday suggested greater authority for the central bank to govern all banks, both private and state-run, to ensure prudential management of the financial sector. David Cowen, chief of the International Monetary Fund’s team, said the amendment to the
Stocks decline on profit taking sales
Dhaka stocks ended in a negative zone on Monday as investors went for profit-taking sales after a four-day gaining streak including yesterday’s surge in share prices. DGEN, the benchmark general index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, lost 0.36 per cent, or 16.82 points, to close the day at 4,548.89 points
NBR collects Tk 34.88cr in tax fair on first day
The income tax fair drew huge crowd on it second day on Monday as people rushed to submit their tax returns, to seek tax-related information and to get new tax identification numbers hassle-free. Visitors at Officers’ Club in Dhaka said they got all tax-related services in a convenient way at the fair. They said at ... Read more
Robi launches free insurance service for prepaid subscribers
Mobile operator Robi Axiata Limited on Monday launched a service to offer free life insurance coverage to its prepaid subscribers. Robi managing director and chief executive officer Michael Kuehner, Pragati Life Insurance MD and CEO Abul Basher Akhond and
Greens call for protecting biodiversity
Rights and green activists on Monday alleged that two of the country’s main crops — rice and favourite vegetable brinjal — had fallen prey to the multi-national companies because of introduction of seeds of African NERICA rice and Bt brinjal. They made the allegation at a discussion on ` African NERICA rice and Bt brinjal ... Read more
112 desperados denied sea ride
Destination ‘Malaysia’ 112 desperados denied sea ride Detained before boarding engine boat Police in the wee hours of yesterday detained 112 people from Banshkhali upazila in Chittagong while they were boarding an engine boat in a bid to travel to Malaysia illegally. Nur Hossain Mamun, a sub-inspector of Banshkhali Police Station, said that traffickers assembled ... Read more
Fakhruddin’s govt unconstitutional
Caretaker System Verdict Fakhruddin’s govt unconstitutional SC condones it for people’s sake The nearly two-year rule of the past caretaker government led by Fakhruddin Ahmed was “absolutely unconstitutional”, observed the Supreme Court in its verdict in the constitution’s 13th amendment case. It also said keeping the state of emergency for about two years without the ... Read more
Wrong diagnosis led to horror
Suspected cancer patient becomes crippled after bone taken for biopsy test Wrong diagnosis and treatment based on the findings have fated a working man to lead a physically disabled life in a place like Dhaka where only the fittest survive. Mohammad Elias Hossain, 35-year-old former radiographer of Labaid Cardiac Hospital, was diagnosed with bone cancer ... Read more
The party begins
Sri Lanka face Zimbabwe in opening World T20 match The stage is all set for the ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka. The fourth version of the tournament will kick off with hosts Sri Lanka taking on Zimbabwe at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota today. There will be no glamorous opening ceremony ... Read more
Passengers stage rowdy protests
Biman Flight Debacle Passengers stage rowdy protests Biman passengers yesterday resorted to violent protests at the airport vandalising glasses of a counter of the national carrier in the wake of total collapse in flight schedules. Biman authorities however made an unconditional apology to the passengers, many of whom remained stuck at Shahjalal International Airport for
ACC starts Sonali scam probe
Tk 500cr embezzlement ACC starts Sonali scam probe The Anti-Corruption Commission has started inquiry into an allegation of embezzlement of around Tk 500 crore from three more branches of Sonali Bank. The three branches are the Sonali Bank’s local office, Gulshan branch and Agargon branch, an ACC official told New Age. The ACC on Monday formed ... Read more
Five-year jail term, fine for MLM fraudulence
Cabinet okays draft law The Cabinet on Monday endorsed in principle the draft of the Multi-Level Marketing Control Bill 2012, stipulating provisions for a maximum of five years’ imprisonment and Tk 50 lakh fine for running such businesses without licence. This was the government’s response to the mushrooming of MLM companies and more and
Hallmark Group ignores Sonali Bank notice
Refunding money Hallmark Group ignores Sonali Bank notice The Hallmark Group ignored a Sonali Bank notice to refund a half of the money it had embezzled from its branches as the 15-day deadline ends today. The Hallmark Group embezzled Tk 2,668.38 crore from the branches of Sonali Bank. On September 4, Sonali Bank issued a letter asking ... Read more
Govt blocks access to YouTube
Bangladesh authorities blocked the access to YouTube on early Tuesday as the video-sharing website failed to remove the contentious movie that sparked violent protests across the Muslim world. An official of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission said that they had decided to block You Tube in consultation with the
48 Bangladeshi workers sent back from UAE
Authorities decline to let them work on existing visa Forty-eight Bangladeshi workers yesterday returned to the country from the United Arab Emirates as the authorities had rejected their new employer’s plea to let them work on their existing visas. Mainuddin Hossain, a Dubai returned diploma engineer, said among the repatriated workers, 35 used to work ... Read more