Dhaka University Film Society is organising a three-day film festival, titled “Chalacchitre Humayun Ahmed” (Humayun Ahmed in Films), at TSC auditorium (Teachers’ and Students’ Centre), University of Dhaka, in memory of the recently deceased writer and filmmaker. Seven films (except the recently released “Ghetu Putra Komola”) directed by Ahmed will be screened at the festival. ... Read more
Month: September 2012
High-voltage power lines pose health risks
WHO has prescribed restriction of potential harmful level of electromagnetic energy Thousands of people living near high-voltage power lines may have been exposed to an electromagnetic radiation that is likely put them at possible health risk. However, the authorities appear to be apparently unconcerned about the effects of living close to those power lines. “We ... Read more
Wait is over for Snow White fibre
Fungus genome map paves way for release of commercially important jute variety Bangladeshi jute researchers are now upbeat at the prospect of commercial release of a new variety of jute — Snow White Fibre — following decoding of the genome of deadly fungus macrophomina phaseolina by a team of local scientists. Globally famed geneticist Dr ... Read more
Hatirjheel road opens Dec 15
Hopes public works state minister With only 10 percent work remaining, the peripheral road along the capital’s Hatirjheel-Begunbari canals will likely be opened to the public on December 15, said State Minister for Housing and Public Works Abdul Mannan Khan yesterday. With the works satisfactorily progressing, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be able to
BB relaxes loan rules
The central bank yesterday relaxed some rules of loan classification and provisioning to address the concerns of banks and the business community. Banks will implement the previously announced loan rules from December, instead of September. Bangladesh Bank reduced the base for provisioning by 5 percentage points to
NZ through despite defeat
Pakistan provided strong evidence on Sunday during their first group match against New Zealand why they were considered top favourites in the ICC World Twenty20. First, Pakistan’s top order dominated New Zealand’s bowling under sunny skies in Pallekele and then their variety of bowling led by leading T20I wicket-taker Saeed Ajmal, who claimed four wickets ... Read more
Saqlain blames pitch for Tigers debacle
Bangladesh’s spin bowling coach Saqlain Mushtaq held the pitch responsible for the poor show of his charges against New Zealand, who faced very little problem in tackling them in their ICC World Twenty20 opener in Kandy on Friday. New Zealand took 117 runs in 13 overs against four spinners that Bangladesh used which
Dialogue of Nature
Ferdousy Priyabhashini’s exhibition at Shilpangan Gallery Under the title “Dialogue of Nature”, Shilpangan Art Gallery in Dhanmondi has organised the 18th solo sculpture exhibition of Ferdousy Priyabhashini. The exhibition was inaugurated on September 21. Noted educationist Professor Anisuzzaman inaugurated the exhibition as chief guest. Rokeya Kader, chairperson of Shilpangan Trust was present as guest on ... Read more
NBR nets record Tk 839cr tax from income tax fairs
The National Board of Revenue has collected a record Tk 839 crore in tax from the seven-day income tax fairs in 18 districts that ended on Saturday. Although the NBR had set a target of giving tax-related services to 1,00,000 people in the fairs, the number of visitors who availed themselves of the services was ... Read more
Nasir Group changes strategy for energy-saving bulbs
Intense competition from dozens of importers and assemblers has forced Nasir Group to revise its strategy for its locally-produced energy saving light bulbs. The company that used to make complete bulbs will now only sell burners to local assemblers. “I’ve talked to some importers and assemblers who have agreed to buy burners
Stocks gain for the second week
DSE Weekly review Stocks gain for the second week Dhaka stocks gained for the second week as the investors became optimistic after learning that the World Bank will revive the $1.2 billion loan for the Padma Multipurpose Bridge as soon as possible. DGEN, the benchmark general index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, gained 5.58 per ... Read more
Asian Tourism Fair ends today
Four large vivid festoons welcome visitors at the colourful entry decorated with balloons and flowers to the second Asian Tourism Fair at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre. Inside, well-spaced installations of around 70 stalls also maintain a festive mood, and remain ready to serve travel lovers of the
Greens call for more cycles on city roads
World Car-Free Day 2012 Greens call for more cycles on city roads Green activists at a cycle procession on Thursday urged the government to promote cycling and reduce the number of private cars to ease the capital city’s stifling traffic congestion. Dhaka Cycling Club, Bangladesh Gana Sangskriti Dal and World Active Society held the procession ... Read more
Question of strength
The Tigers are dejected but not completely shattered by the 59-run defeat against New Zealand on Friday. True, Bangladesh had focussed all their energy on this particular match before the start of the tournament but the team now realises that there is a huge difference in strength between them and the other top teams in ... Read more
Fingers crossed for NZ
Hope never dies. The 59-run defeat against New Zealand might have faded the Tigers’ chance of reaching the Super Eights stage of the ICC World Twenty20 but the Tigers, as well as 160 million people at home, will definitely be praying for a Kiwi victory against Pakistan in today’s Group D match at the
Highly risky yet in high demand
Tin Housing in Dhaka Highly risky yet in high demand The acrid stench of burnt metal still hangs heavy in the air on the spot where Mohammad Karim’s house once stood. It ceased to exist last Thursday, reducing Karim and a thousand others to the role of helpless bystanders as it razed swiftly to the ... Read more
Science education on the wane
Number of science students declining alarmingly, no govt initiative to encourage them, The Daily Star- Freedom Foundation roundtable told Science education in the country has suffered an alarming decline over the last two decades as it is no longer considered lucrative and the government remains indifferent to the situation, eminent scientists told a discussion yesterday. ... Read more
Let’s now help build bridge fast
Co-financiers to nudge WB to cut bureaucracy in the Padma project The Asian Development Bank and Japan International Cooperation Agency will propose forming a task force for new procurement arrangements for speedy and clean implementation of the Padma Bridge project. Officials of the ADB and Jica — co-financiers of the project — said they will ... Read more
Sonali in a sticky stew
Tk 2,686cr Loan Scam Sonali in a sticky stew Recovery effort stalls as mortgaged land of Hall-Mark overvalued; company claims it is now totally off business The cash-strapped Sonali Bank is not getting back its money from Hall-Mark Group so soon. To retrieve the money, the quickest way for the state bank is to sell the ... Read more
400 Biman passengers stranded
Flight Debacle 400 Biman passengers stranded Around 400 passengers of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, mostly bound for Middle-Eastern destinations, were stranded at Dhaka and Chittagong until yesterday as the national carrier’s schedule disorder persists. The backlog of affected Biman flyers might increase to 2,000 passengers till September 25 according to the numbers of scheduled travellers, flights ... Read more