Shafiuddin Ahmed was one such artist whose contribution is becoming increasingly acknowledged and appreciated after he passed away, observed the discussants at a commemorative programme on Monday evening at Bengal Shilpalaya in Dhanmondi. The programme was organised by Bengal Foundation to mark the first death anniversary of the
Month: May 2013
Nazmul experiments with oriental art
The nature with its beauty and grandeur has been captured by Mohammad Nazmul Haque Bappy in his paintings currently displayed at Gallery Chitrak at Dhanmondi. The artist has used oriental art style for his 50 exhibited paintings, most of which depict soothing natural scenes and flowers. A few reveal beauty of women, the great wall ... Read more
BSA organises acrobatics workshop
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has arranged a workshop on acrobatics for children aged from five to 15 who will perform at a show on 25th May at National Art Center of BSA. Two trainers from Bangladesh Shilpakala Circus and Acrobatic Team, Rina Akhtar Putul and Shahana Akhtar are conducting the workshop with children who have been ... Read more
Govt, not tanners, to bear costs
The government has been forced to take liability of around Tk 800 crore in the next budget to complete relocation of tanneries outside the capital after the businessmen denied to bear any relocation cost. Officials said the government’s liability will be
BTC lists 150 items to seek duty-free access to KSA
The Bangladesh Tariff Commission has identified 150 products that have great export potentials to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and recommended the commerce ministry to request the Middle Eastern country for providing duty-free and quota-free market access for the products. ‘The products including apparel items have tremendous demand in the Arab country
Imports up in April
The payment of import bills increased slightly in April after eight months of decline due to a rise in payment of import bills for food products and accessories for garments industries. According to Bangladesh Bank data, in this financial year the payment of import bills increased year-on-year in July after which it registered a negative
Tk 400cr BJMC items remain unsold
Products worth Tk 400 crore of the Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation have remained unsold for one year due to economic recession and political instability in the major export destinations. According to BJMC officials, the production in the
JS panel for speedier internet
A parliamentary standing committee on Tuesday said it would recommend authorities to increase internet bandwidth while maintaining that it was a correct decision to decrease upload speed. The committee for information and communication
Dhaka stocks fall after 3-day gain
Dhaka stocks declined on Tuesday after gain in the three straight sessions with a drop in turnover due to fresh political tension and profit-taking selling by investors. DSEX, the benchmark general index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, lost 1.78 per cent, or 69.76 points, to finish at 3,832.62 points on the day.
Malaysia trade show begins in Dhaka tomorrow
A 3-day trade show called ‘Showcase Malaysia 2013’ organised by the Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry begins in Dhaka tomorrow for the third time. The main objective of the showcase is to enhance Malaysia’s image as a reliable supplier, said BMCCI president Syed Nurul Islam at a news conference in
Mamun joins Standard Bank as DMD
Mamun-Ur-Rashid has joined Standard Bank as a deputy managing director recently, said a press release. Mamun started his career with National Bank as a probationary officer in 1984 and then went onto work for NCC Bank, Prime Bank, United Commercial
BCB ends league stalemate
League to start on July 1, rotational policy for players The Bangladesh Cricket Board decided to start the Dhaka Premier League from July 1 with the players’ recruitment to be made through rotational policy on June 20, said BCB president Nazmul Hasan on Tuesday. All the representatives of the DPL clubs sat with
No upset as Thais feast on hosts
The Bangladesh national women’s football team had their first real taste of football beyond the sub-continent when they suffered an enormous 9-0 defeat against Thailand in their first match of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Tuesday. Bangladesh proved far poorer in all departments
Philippines thump Iran in opener
The Philippines made a mockery of their ranking to thrash Iran 6-0, thanks to a brace from Jesse Anne Shugg in the opening match at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on Tuesday at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. The Philippines, ranked 83-rd in the world, 25 places
Nasir needs no surgery
In-form Bangladesh batsman Nasir Hossain heaved a sigh of relief after he was told by a physician in South Africa on Tuesday that no surgery will be required in his injured shoulder. Nasir met Joe de Beer, an internationally reputed orthopaedic surgeon in Cape Town to seek advice regarding the shoulder problem that prevented
Forum supports Rahamatullah in hockey election
The District Sports Organisers Forum on Thursday decided to pledge their full backing to the general secretary candidate Khawaja Rahamatullah in the upcoming Bangladesh Hockey Federation election. The Forum, which claimed to have control over 27
Bright day for Bangladesh chess players
The Bangladeshi players displayed praiseworthy performances as Abdullah Al Saif confirmed a draw against Russian Grandmaster Igor Yugopov in the Elite Category of the 5th Kiit International Chess Festival at Bhubaneswar, Odisha in India. Meanwhile, International Master Abu Sufian Shakil
Taher’s hanging cold blooded murder: HC
The execution of independence hero Lieutenant Colonel Abu Taher, Bir Uttam, in 1976 was a clear case of extra-judicial killing, said the High Court in its full verdict released on Monday. Lt Col Taher, a sector commander during the 1971 War of Liberation, was tried for high treason in secret by a tribunal inside Dhaka ... Read more
Taher’s family satisfied over verdict
Expressing satisfaction over the verdict, the family members of Col Abu Taher said the nation has been freed from its long 37 years’ stigma through the judgement. Giving her instant reaction, Lutfa Taher, wife of Sector Commander Col Abu Taher said, “As the wife of a freedom fighter I think, I got justice through the ... Read more
Nasim against ban on rallies
Ruling Awami League (AL) presidium member Mohammad Nasim on Monday said that the current political impasse will not be resolved by imposing ban on political rallies and processions. “I think that it is a political problem and it should be resolved politically, not by imposing ban on rallies and processions,” Nasim, a senior AL leader, ... Read more