Election Commissioner Brig Gen (Retd) M Jabed Ali on Sunday underscored the importance of preventing the use of religion in election campaign for holding fair polls apart from curbing cyber crimes. “There’s no alternative to preventing cyber crimes and abuse of religion for the sake of fair election,” he said while speaking at a views-exchange ... Read more
Month: June 2013
BNP extends its support to Yunus
BNP will support Nobel Peace Prize-winner Muhammad Yunus, who founded Grameen Bank, to strengthen overall activities of that financial institution in future, Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury, an adviser to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has said. He was speaking to the media after conferring a citation on behalf of Khaleda on the Noble laureate in recognition of ... Read more
Speakers suggest ways to curb plight of returnee female migrant workers
Speakers at a discussion on Sunday said 52 per cent of all returnee female migrant workers are unable to utilise their skills and experiences for lack of opportunities. They also said if the government as well as non-government organisations fail to take up a comprehensive action plan within the next five years, the returnee female
Bigger and brighter supermoon lights up night sky
The night sky has been illuminated by what appears to be a much bigger and brighter Moon. The so-called “supermoon” occurs when the Moon reaches its closest point to earth, known as a perigee full moon. The effect makes the Moon seem 14 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter than when it is ... Read more
Bangla-India rail link unlikely within tenure of present govt
Work for laying a 15.054-km railway track to connect Akhaura and Agartala is unlikely to start during the tenure of the present government, according to sources in the Economic Relations Division (ERD) and Bangladesh Railway. India and Bangladesh signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on May 21 and it was decided that acquisition of land ... Read more
Inclusion of children with disabilities benefits society: Unicef
Concentration on the abilities and potential of children with disabilities would create benefits for both society as a whole and those children, says a report released by Unicef Bangladesh on Sunday. “If the society focuses on what the children with disabilities can achieve rather than what they cannot do, both those children and their communities ... Read more
Govt awards $45.90-mn NPP pre-construction work to Russian co.
The Cabinet Committee On Purchase and the Cabinet Committee On Economic Affairs on Sunday approved the science and technology ministry’s proposal to award the pre-construction work for the Rooppur nuclear power plant (NPP) project to Russian company Atomstroyexport. The meeting was held at the cabinet division, with finance minister AMA Muhith in the chair.
Meat prices fixed for Ramadan
Prices of different types of meats for the upcoming month of Ramadan were fixed on Sunday. The decision was taken at an opinion sharing meeting at Nagar Bhaban of Dhaka South City Corporation while representatives of both city corporations of Dhaka and meat traders’ associations were present, said a press release.
Govt urged to enhance facilities for people with disabilities
The government as well as the citizens of the country should come forward to ensure rights of people with disabilities so that they can contribute to the development of the country. People should give more opportunities instead of negligence to the people with disability so that they can uphold their dignity in society, said speakers ... Read more
7 robbers held
The detective branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested seven alleged robbers during different drives on Saturday. The detainees are also accused of the murders of two people — driver of a truck and his assistant on Thursday mid-night.
Celebrations of 150yrs of Ctg city end
A three-day celebration of 150 years of the Chittagong city ended on Sunday. Politicians, CCC employees, councillors and other professionals were present at the concluding day’s seminar where BNP vice-chairman Abdullah Al Noman said the coming national election must be held under caretaker government.
Nursing students hold demo at SBMCH
The students of Barisal Nursing College at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College and Hospital held demonstrations on Sunday to press home their six-point charter of demands. Their demands include introduction of a six-to-twelve-month internship after the completion of four-year BSC in Nursing , fixing stipend at Tk 3,000 for each student
Pre-training programme for Bat-at-Law students held
London College of Legal Studies South on Sunday organised a Pre-Training Preparation for Bar Professional Training Course that would lead the students to the qualification of a Bar-at-Law on its own premises. The course designers M Istiaq Hasan and Rezwanul Haque Mazumdar
Restaurant in Sylhet declared smoking-free
The Sylhet District Restaurant Owners’ Association on Sunday announced all restaurants in the district ‘smoking free’. The association president, Ataur Rahman, made the announcement in a discussion programme jointly held by the Ahsania Mission, Dhaka, and Sylhet Restaurant Owners’
President asks VCs to be careful about images of univs
The president, Abdul Hamid, on Sunday asked vice-chancellors of all public universities to be more careful to maintain images of their respective universities. ‘The quality of education as well as campus atmosphere must be enhanced at all universities,’ he said while a delegation of the Association of Universities of Bangladesh
NBR to ask 50,000 house, shop owners to submit wealth reports
TAX DODGING NBR to ask 50,000 house, shop owners to submit wealth reports Starts serving notices from July 1 The National Board of Revenue is going to serve notices to 50,000 suspected tax-dodging house and shop owners, who do not have taxpayer identification numbers, from July 1 asking them to submit their wealth statement and ... Read more
Bangladesh seeks more Korean investment
Bangladesh has sought more South Korean investment in infrastructure and manpower development as the two countries celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties. Addressing a seminar to mark the 40th anniversary of Bangladesh-South Korea relationship at Ruposhi Bangla Hotel in the city on Sunday, foreign minister Dipu Moni said
Bangladesh factory deaths spark action among high-street clothing chains
Western clothing retailers were inevitably going to face questions over the link between cheap fashion and worker safety in the aftermath of the Rana Plaza disaster, which killed 1,129 people in Bangladesh, according to a Guardian report. In a stark reminder of the human cost behind
GDP growth, revenue target not attainable
MCCI discussion told Economists and businesses on Sunday said 7.2 per cent GDP growth and revenue collection envisaged in the budget for the new fiscal year could not be achievable due to lack of political stability, governance and infrastructure. They emphasised on political stability and
TCB starts selling essential commodities
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh on Sunday started selling four essential commodities in the open market across the country to ensure smooth supply and check price spiral of the items during the fasting month of Ramadan TCB is selling the four items — lentils, edible oil, sugar and chickpea — via 2,981 dealers countrywide.