PM urges insurance companies The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has called upon the insurance companies to undertake poverty eradication programme through the industry as she assured that her government would provide necessary support to this end. ‘The insurance industry can play a very important
Month: April 2013
Aspirants may get more time for application submission
The government is likely to extend further the deadline for submission of applications until April 30 for the insurance companies for getting their fresh licence, said officials concerned. Last week, the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority extended the deadline until April 15 from March 31 as some insurers had requested the authorities
Stocks plunge for second week on political turmoil
Dhaka stocks continued to plunge for the second week as investors went for sell-offs amid political unrest and poor dividend declaration by banks. Last week, DSEX, the benchmark general index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, lost 4.72 per cent, or 173.80 points, to close at 3,507.86 points.
Norwegian minister visits GP office
Norwegian trade and commerce minister Trond Giske on Saturday visited GPHouse, the corporate headquarters of Grameenphone. Giske was accompanied by Norwegian ambassador Ragne Birte Lund and Sigve Brekke, chairman of Grameenphone Board and Head of Telenor Asia.
Countdown for World T20 begins
The countdown for the ICC World Twenty20 2014 began with the unveiling of the trophy and the logo in two separate programmes in Dhaka on Saturday, exactly one year before the tournament kicks off. National skipper Mushfiqur Rahim along with a member of the women’s cricket team Sathira Jessy unveiled the trophy in presence of ... Read more
Alfaz hangs up his boots today
Alfaz Ahmed, the legendary striker of Bangladesh football, has announced his retirement from domestic football, five years after he quit his international career. Alfaz’s retirement from the domestic football circuit brings an end to a golden era of the game as he was regarded as the last star of the golden generation of Bangladesh football.
Russell climb to top spot after BU win
Sheikh Russell moved to top spot in the points table with a 2-1 victory over Brothers Union in the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Saturday after the Bangladesh Premier League resumed after a one and half month break. Sheikh Russell came back from a goal down to stage a comeback
Glittering launch of ICC World T20 logo
Inspired by the unique painted rickshaws, which pack the streets of the Bangladesh cities, the logo for the ICC World Twenty20 2014 was unveiled on a star-studded evening in Dhaka on Saturday. At a glittering gala shown live on television in Bangladesh – and in the presence of the International Cricket Council vice president AHM ... Read more
Siddik slips to 14th place
Siddikur Rahman continued his indifferent form at the Panasonic India Open in New Delhi as he slid to 14th position in the leaderboard after the end of round three on Thursday. The Bangladesh golfer began the day from the seventh position and started well as he hit a birdie in the 1st hole but he ... Read more
Bangladesh storm into U-16 Asian hockey final
The Bangladesh under-16 hockey team continued their sparkling form in the U-16 Hockey Asia Cup in Singapore to reach the final against Pakistan, to be played today. Bangladesh confirmed their place in the final after overcoming Japan 8-5 in the semi-final on Saturday while Pakistan thumped Malaysia 6-0 in the other last-four clash on the ... Read more
WASA plans large-scale use of surface water
The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority has taken up a long-term plan to go for surface water sources to meet the city dwellers’ safe water demand reducing its dependence on groundwater. ‘We putting emphasis on surface water sources to gradually reduce dependence on groundwater. We’re trying to bring water from the Padma
Experts want Sanofi’s Access to Medicines programme in Bangladesh
Healthcare professionals and representatives of the government and non-governmental organisations at a discussion on Thursday explored the possibility of collaborating with Sanofi for running its Access to Medicines programme in Bangladesh, particularly in the area of mental health. Sanofi through its Access to Medicines programme has been
Four killed in city
A man was electrocuted while three others were killed in road accidents in the city Friday. At Boardghata, a van driver was electrocuted. The deceased, Iqbal Hossin, 40, was from Joyka at Karimganj in Kishoreganj. The victim’s brother, Kabir Hossain, said his brother came in contact with
7 nabbed in link with cameraman killing
Seven people were arrested early Friday in connection with the killing of cameraman Shahidul Islam, who made programmes for Bangladesh Television, at his Uttara office on Tuesday. The Rapid Action Battalion detained two staff of Shahidul’s office – Raihan, 20, also known as Rohan, and Litu Anam, 19, also known as Liton, – and Aslam ... Read more
Hilsa continues to be pricier ahead of Pahela Baishakh
The price of hilsa witnessed further rise on the retail markets in the capital over the week ending Friday on the eve of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla new year. Traders said the demand for hilsa was increasing with the Pahela Baishakh approaching and people were taking preparations to celebrate the occasion which ... Read more
BB keeps buying greenbacks
The Bangladesh Bank purchased dollars worth $407 million in March from the money market to tackle depreciation of the greenback against the local currency. According to the latest BB data, the central bank has purchased dollars worth $36.01 billion from the commercial banks between July 1 and April 3 of the financial year 2012-13.
Govt plans to reduce duties on tourism equipment
Civil aviation and tourism minister M Faruk Khan on Friday said the government was planning to reduce duties on various tourism equipment including tourist carrying vehicles and tourist sports and fun gears in the next national budget to facilitate the growth of tourism industry. ‘We have already introduced on arrival visa for the foreign tourists ... Read more
No tax holiday: Muhith
Finance minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith on Friday said the companies enjoying tax exemption because of the tax holiday facility for certain period would come under tax net. He, however, said the locally-owned industries and manufacturing firms would get tax preferences in the upcoming national budget.
Sakib returns to bolster Tigers
Shahriar, Enamul return, Shahadat retained, no room for Naeem All-rounder Sakib al Hasan returned to the field after an injury lay-off to bolster the strength of the national team as the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15-member Test squad for the forthcoming tour of Zimbabwe scheduled to start from April 17 at Harare. Sakib did ... Read more
Women’s team end T20s with another defeat
The Bangladesh women’s national team provided a better account of themselves although they eventually fell short by 10 runs in the third and final Twenty20 in Vadodara on Friday as the Indian eves made a clean sweep of the three-match T20 International series. In their pursuit of India’s challenging score of 123-9, the Bangladeshi