The visiting Deputy Director General of International Labor Organisation (ILO), Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, on Friday said that though Bangladesh has remarkably achieved a significant economic growth over the years, the working standard, safety and rights of the workers in the country were not confirmed. Houngbo said that he was impressed with the positive
Month: May 2013
BB firms up plans to issue first sovereign bond
Bangladesh is firming up plans to issue its first sovereign bond denominated in dollars, but looming elections may prevent it from achieving the goal this year, reports Reuters. In an exclusive interview with IFR, Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman said: ‘A lot of technical work is going on and we will be launching this bond
DSE forms cell to help 15-member committee
Dhaka Stock Exchange in a board meeting on Tuesday formed a seven-member demutualisation cell to support the 15-strong committee it had formed last year to complete the bourse’s demutualisation process, according to a DSE office order issued on Thursday. The DSE made the move after the parliament had passed the
Prices of red lentil, onion up
The prices of red lentil, onion, garlic and ginger increased on the retail markets in the capital over the week ending Friday. Traders said the prices of the commodities had increased due to a supply shortage. The price of fine variety of red lentil named Kangaroo
United Power sets Tk 60 as indicative price
United Power Generation and Distribution Company Limited, a private power enterprise, submitted its prospectus to the securities regulator last week with indicative price of Tk 60 including Tk 50 premium for initial public offering under the book-building method. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission
Zia bowls Tigers to victory
Medium pacer Ziaur Rahman picked up his maiden five-wicket haul to lead Bangladesh to a crushing 121-run win over Zimbabwe in the first one-day international of the three-match series at Bulawayo’s Queens Sports Club on Friday. Zia, playing only his second ODI, claimed 5-30 to wreak
Star Cricket Club begin its journey
Star Cricket Club Limited has begun its journey with the hope of producing future cricketers and creating playing opportunities for the talented ones, it was announced at a programme on Friday at the Shahjahanpur Railway High School field. Among the guests present in the inauguration ceremony
Arambagh relegated after three decades
Arambagh Krira Sangha were relegated from the top tier of Bangladesh football for the first time in more than three decades after they were thrashed 3-2 by Team BJMC in their final game of the Bangladesh Premier League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday. In order to avoid relegation, a victory was the only ... Read more
Rafiqul awaits justice
More than a week has passed since the shameful act in the kabaddi court left the umpires and referees bloodied, but neither Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation nor the Bangladesh Olympic Association is yet to launch any formal investigation let alone punish the culprits. After the women’s final of the eighth Bangladesh Games kabaddi on April 24,
Starc Ashes warning for England
Australia paceman Mitchell Starc is well on his way back to fitness and has warned England not to write off the tourists’ chances of wrenching back the Ashes in July and August. The tall left-armer, who left Australia’s calamitous tour of India early to have surgery on his ankle, is expected to play a key ... Read more
Severe heat scorches Rajshahi people
The mercury on Thursday rose to 40 degrees Celsius, the highest rise so far this season, sending the people on the streets panting for water and cool air in Rajshahi and the adjacent areas. Local met office said a mild heat wave hit most of the northern districts, restricting people’s movement particularly during mid-day when ... Read more
Authorities spot cracks at Viqarunnisa school bldg
The authorities of Viqarunnisa Noon School and College have spotted cracks in some classrooms and sought immediate action from the higher authorities to avoid any untoward incidents at the renowned institution set up in 1952 on the city’s Bailey Road. The principal, Manjuara Begum, in her last week letter
Construction workers demand enforcement of building code
Construction workers in Barisal on Wednesday demanded strict enforcement of building construction code with complete insurance. They also demanded that separate wing should be opened for speedy rescue and salvage operation in case of building collapse incidents. They made the demands in a programme marking May Day.
2 domestic helps found dead in city
Two domestic helps were found dead in an apartment at Uttara in the capital Thursday morning. The deceased were identified as Seauli and Jerin, both aged about 15, were from Rajshahi. Uttara (west) police inspector (investigation) Ali Mahmood said, being informed by the house owner Arif Iqbal, general manager of Transcom Group, they found the
Aranyak observes May Day
Popular theatre troupe Aranyak Natya Dal observed May Day through an array of recitals on Wednesday like it has done every year since 1982. This year’s programme focused on the Savar tragedy that took lives of about 400 apparel workers and injured thousands. The day-long programme featuring music, recitation, theatre and seminar began on the ... Read more
Local, Korean artistes perform
Local and Korean artistes performed together in two consecutive shows held on Wednesday and Thursday at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Republic of Korea and Bangladesh, Korean embassy arranged a vibrant cultural programme titled Charm of Korea where cultural flavours of both countries were brought
Exhibition features paintings and photographs
A three-day exhibition titled Time in Frames featuring both paintings and photographs by noted artists and photographers is being held at Drik Gallery in Dhanmondi. The exhibition has been organised by Jahangir Frameghor to mark its 10th anniversary of being in the business of making frames for paintings and photographs.
Prima Donna show begins in Bengal Art Lounge tomorrow
Solo art exhibition of prolific contemporary artist Nazia Andaleeb Preema will be inaugurated tomorrow at the Bengal Art Lounge in Gulshan. The exhibition will feature paintings, drawings and digital expressions by the artist. 22 drawings and another 22 compositions including oil on canvas, acrylic on canvas, mixed media will be on display at the 12-day ... Read more
EU issues GSP threat over safety in workplace
The European Union has warned that it would take trade action against Bangladesh through its generalised system of preferences that the country gets on the EU market if the country failed to ensure workers’ safety in factories. The EU issued the threat on Tuesday, following the
RMG sector should take EU threat seriously: experts
Bangladesh readymade garment sector should take the EU threat seriously as scrapping of GSP by the 27-nation bloc could put a severe impact on the sector, economists and exporters told New Age on Thursday. Centre for Policy Dialogue executive director