Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Monday expressed deep concern over suspension of transmission of two private satellite television channels—Diganta TV and Islamic TV—and attacks on journalists. Condemning the incidents, Ershad in a statement said,
Month: May 2013
PKSF to participate in the rehabilitation of Savar tragedy victims
Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) will provide support to rehabilitate the victims of the Savar tragedy and their children. PKSF will collect necessary information to prepare a plan for rehabilitation within two weeks. PKSF chairman Prof. Dr Kazi Khaliquzzaman Ahmed disclosed this at a discussion with the reporters at PKSF bhaban at Agargaon in the ... Read more
All gatherings banned in city
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Monday banned all kinds of gatherings, rallies and human chains in the capital till 12 midnight Tuesday. “Several parties are scheduled to hold rallies and gatherings in Dhaka Metropolitan area Monday. If those gatherings and rallies are allowed to be held, incidents of clash and confrontation may erupt that could ... Read more
Kaikobad to be buried with state honour
The mortal remains of Mohammad Ejajuddin Chowdhury Kaikobad, a volunteer who suffered serious burn injuries during the rescue operation at the collapsed Rana Plaza in Savar would be laid to rest with state honour on Tuesday (today). Kaikobad, 35, passed away at a Singapore hospital around 10:55pm (Bangladesh time) on Saturday, struggling for life for ... Read more
Ministry set to relax taxicab guidelines
The communications ministry is scheduled to make decision today over amending the Taxicab Service Guidelines of 2010 to remove the bottlenecks in pressing new cabs on the streets of Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet. Earlier on April 13, the ministry had decided to amend only one
Collection of nomination papers for BCC polls continues
Collection of nomination papers by both the BNP-led 18-party and AL-backed 14-party alliance-backed candidates continued on Monday for the third Barisal City Corporation Election scheduled for June 15. Mujibur Rahman, Khulna regional election commissioner and returning officer for the BCC election, said three nomination paper for mayoral candidates, 60 for general
Bomb hoax at Chittagong court
A bomb hoax panicked people and halted normal activities at the Chittagong Court Building till 11:00am on Monday. On information of a bomb being planted at the court building, the law enforcers conducted a search operation in the morning.
RCC to launch City University
The Rajshahi City Corporation is going to launch ‘Rajshahi City University’ in the metropolitan area aimed at expanding the scope for higher education. After getting approval from the local government ministry, AHM Khairuzzaman Liton, mayor of the RCC and portfolio chairman of board of studies of the proposed university,
BB committee warns govt of risks
A government committee has suggested that the government should consider the risks before issuing the country’s first ever sovereign bond to raise funds for infrastructure projects from the international money market, officials said. The committee led by Bangladesh Bank deputy governor Shitangshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury in its interim report has identified
Imports nosedive in July-March amid poor business climate
The country’s import bill payment registered a negative growth in the first nine months of the current financial year on year-on-year basis like the last few months as the import of capital machinery and industrial raw materials declined sharply amid a negative investment situation, said Bangladesh Bank officials. According to the BB data released on Monday, ... Read more
Draft companies act allows ACC to investigate fraud by cos
Commerce ministry seeks stakeholders’ feedback about the draft The commerce ministry has sought feedback from public and stakeholders about the draft Companies Act-2013 by May 15, officials said. They said the ministry had drafted the act, allowing the Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate serious fraud by companies or individuals
Mobile number portability guideline okayed
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission on Monday approved the directives on Mobile Number Portability to allow subscribers switching their operators without changing their numbers. The BTRC will issue a directive to the mobile companies soon, said commission officials. The telecom regulator recently designed the key features
ADB to extend all cooperation for Padma bridge: Muhith
Finance minister AMA Muhith has said that the Asian Development Bank had assured Bangladesh of extending all cooperation, including appointment of consultants, river training and tender processing for the Padma bridge project. ADB president Takehiko Nakao gave Bangladesh the
No more political gatherings at Motijheel
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday directed that permission for gathering at Motijheel, the country’s commercial hub, would not be given any more. She gave the directive following violent protest by Hefajat-e-Islam, an Islamist outfit, after it was allowed to stage a rally at Shapla Square of the busy area
Stocks end flat for 2nd day on political clashes
Turnover lowest since January 21 Dhaka stocks ended flat for the second trading session on Monday with the lowest turnover since January this year due to thin turnout of investors amid political violence. The turnover of Dhaka Stock Exchange declined to Tk 107.91 crore, lowest since January 21 when the turnover was Tk 101.57 crore.
BNS bears the marks of mayhem
The Bangabandhu National Stadium was massively damages after a fight between the law enforcement agencies and the activists of Hefajat-e-Islam on Sunday evening. It was alleged that a good number of Hefajat members entered the big bowl by smashing the north gate and shattered many structures along with the press box,
Cricketers return to business
The local cricketers were back in business after spending much of their time without any cricketing activities as the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s high-performance unit began its fitness camp at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Monday. On the first day only 22 cricketers reported from the 32-member
Abahani begin AFC campaign today
Abahani Limited will launch their AFC President’s Cup qualifying campaign today when they face Laxmi Bank Three Star club of Nepal at the Dasarath Stadium, Katmandu, Nepal. Abahani have a good chance to qualify in the final round for the first time as the top two teams will get the opportunity to the final round ... Read more
Sakib and Zimbabwe fined
Bangladesh all-rounder Sakib al Hasan was fined 75 per cent of his match fee for showing serious dissent at an umpire’s decision during the second one-day international against Zimbabwe on Sunday. Sakib was found to have breached Article 2.2.1 of ICC code of conduct after the charge had been laid by the on-field umpires Owen ... Read more
Bangladesh beat IFA XI 4-1
Bangladesh women’s football team beat India Football Association XI 4-1 in their second exhibition match at the Kalyani Football Stadium in Kolkata on Monday. Aungrma Ching Marma and Sabina Khatun scored two goals each to help Bangladesh lead the first half 4-0 before an own goal by Laboni at the fag end of