Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy officials claim that their intention of organising this year’s national theatre festival is to introduce the students with the history of rebellion. ‘We have selected rebellions took place during the British colonial era as the key feature of the theatre performances in the festival,’ director general of the academy Liaquat Ali Lucky
Month: May 2013
Low boro prices frustrate farmers, again
The low prices of boro paddy have frustrated the farmers in many parts of the country, for the third year in a row. With the beginning of harvest of boro, farmers in some areas got relatively better prices than the last year. But in last one month, the prices have fallen below
US, EU retailers split on Bangladesh RMG sector reform plan
Major US retailers, including Gap Inc, declined to endorse an accord on Bangladesh building and fire safety backed by Europe’s two biggest fashion chains H&M and Inditex, a trans-Atlantic divide that may dilute garment industry reform efforts, reports Reuters. On Monday, clothiers such as H&M, Primark, Inditex and
EU rights groups alliance urges global brands to pay $71m in compensation
An alliance of trade unions and rights organisations in 12 European countries has estimated that more than $71 million would be needed for the compensation of Rana Plaza victims and urged the related brands to step forward for paying the compensation. The Clean Clothes Campaign in a press release on Monday said
Stocks soar on poll-time govt dialogue hope
Dhaka stocks on Tuesday advanced for the fourth trading session on Tuesday with the turnover of the bourse soaring as investors hoped that the country’s political deadlock would be resolved soon as the ruling and opposition parties might hold dialogue on poll-time government. The benchmark general index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange,
BB extends incentive offer deadline for textile mills
Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday extended the time limit by one month and fifteen days for the textile mills, which were affected by purchasing high-priced cotton, to submit applications seeking cash incentive. The central bank issued a circular to authorised dealer
Walmart calls on govt to shut one factory, examine another
Walmart Stores Inc, the world’s biggest retailer, has called on Bangladesh to shut one factory and examine another after its own inspections found safety problems, reports Reuters. It released an unusually blunt and detailed public statement on Monday, asking the Bangladesh government to halt production at Stitch Tone Apparels
Dhaka, Tehran JEC meeting in city today
The 5th Joint Economic Commission meeting between Bangladesh and Iran begins in Dhaka today with the aim of boosting bilateral business and economic cooperation between the two countries. Bangladesh finance minister AMA Muhith will lead the home side and Iran industry, mine and trade minister Mehdi Ghazanfari will lead the 37-member
First BSRS Mutual Fund denied tenure extension
BSEC fines Tamizuddin Textile directors The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday denied increasing the tenure of First Bangladesh Shilpa Rin Sangstha Mutual Fund following a plea made by the fund for tenure extension, a BSEC news release said. The capital market regulator made the move at a meeting
NBFIs asked to assess safety of their buildings
The Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday asked non-bank financial institutions to verify safety of their buildings to remain safe from any type of incident like the building collapse at Savar. The BB issued a circular to managing directors and chief executive officers of all NBFIs asking them to conduct by skilled engineers assessment of risks of ... Read more
Mushfiq rues captaincy error
The Bangladesh national cricket team returned home empty-handed on Tuesday from their just concluded tour of Zimbabwe despite being overwhelming favourites as they failed to live upto expectations. Bangladesh had to be content with drawing the Test and
BCB election looming large
The election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board plunged into a deeper crisis as divisional and district sports association members felt deeply wounded as board president Nazmul Hasan met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to discuss election related issues recently without their knowledge despite being promised earlier.
Lack of sponsorship postpones booters’ tour of England
India-based Celebrity Management Group, who were supposed to organise the tri-nation friendly matches between Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, postponed the triangular series which was scheduled to be held in England in the first week of June, informed the Bangladesh Football Federation on Tuesday. The national team’s camp, which was scheduled to begin today
Hockey Fed candidates partner for polls win
The forthcoming election of the Bangladesh Hockey Federation got a new shape on Tuesday when two candidates for the general secretary post forged a partnership to ensure victory in the upcoming election. Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited were able to create an
Hockey players threaten boycott
The national hockey players threatened to boycott the Asia Cup preparation camp which was scheduled to start from today due to the uncertainty regarding next season’s players’ transfer date which was supposed to take place one week after the conclusion of the forthcoming election. The election date of the Bangladesh Hockey Federation
Afusi might leave Jamal
Joseph Afusi is likely to leave his post as coach of Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited next season and articulated his desire of taking charge at a Vietnamese club. Nigerian coach Afusi stated that a Vietnamese club offered him a two-year contract and he decided to accept their offer.
Habib talks about playback compositions
Musician Habib Wahid has already firmly established himself in the music industry through his melodious compositions and his signature remixes. Recently he has been bestowed with the greatest honour for any musician in the country, the National Award-2011. Habib has won the best award as the music director for the film Projapati. ‘It’s always great ... Read more
Revealing silent outbursts of women
Emotions and silent outbursts of women in a male dominated society are strongly evident in the artworks of Prima Donna, a solo art exhibition, by artist Preema Nazia Andaleeb. The works on display are abstract in nature and vivid in colors. The exhibition commenced on May 4 at the Bengal Art Lounge. The innovative and ... Read more
Students stage anti-colonial plays
Six plays, most featuring movement against the British colonial rule, were staged on the fourth day of the ongoing eight-day theatre festival at three venues of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Sunday. Organised by the academy, the festival titled Swapna O Drohoer Jatiyo Natyautsab features 64 theatre plays from the Shilpakala-based and college-based theatre troupes from ... Read more
All Ashulia RMG units closed sine die
All ready-made garment (RMG) factories in Ashulia area will close sine die from Monday following fresh outbreaks of violent protests by workers. Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) president Atiqul Islam announced this at a press briefing on Monday.