Petrobangla, the state-owned oil and gas company, is set to take action against the consumers who are yet to legalise their gas connections. The deadline set by the government for lagalising connection expires today. “We have given them chance to legalise their connection twice. But we will not give any fresh date or extension the ... Read more
Month: June 2013
Nizami guided Pak army to carry out mass killing in Pabna: PW
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Motiur Rahman Nizami collaborated with the Pakistani army to carry out mass killing in Pabna during the War of Liberation of Bangladesh in 1971, prosecution witness-11 Shamsul Haque Nannu said on Thursday. Pakistani occupation army killed more than 450 people in three villages of the district during the War of Liberation with
Govt trying to grab Grameen Bank: Yunus
Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, on Thursday, accused the government of trying to forcefully grab Grameen Bank. “Intruding the bank forcefully, and demanding a 51 per cent share of the bank, is nothing but snatching it,” he added. “If the people of the country do not raise their voice, the bank would be snatched. It ... Read more
Inu promises wage board for electronic media
Information minister Hasanul Haque Inu, on Thursday, said that his ministry will take initiatives to include electronic media under the wage board. “Inclusion of electronic media under the wage board is a time-befitting demand and realistic demand. So, my ministry will implement the demand,” he added.
AL’s popularity at the bottom: Anandabazar
The popularity of the ruling Awami League (AL) has appeared to be receded to the bottom in the last four and a half years, observed leading Indian Bengali daily the Anandabazar. The setback of the ruling AL in the recently ended mayoral polls raised questions among many whether a change is in offing in the ... Read more
Water logging awaits city residents
Recurring water logging in the capital even after short duration rainfall exposes the authorities’ inability to plan and build a proper drainage system for the rapidly growing city. Residents said that they had virtually nowhere to seek a solution to their sufferings caused by water logging on a rainy day, not to speak of the ... Read more
BR starts eviction of unauthorised houses on Ctg hillocks
At the advent of monsoon, the Bangladesh Railway started eviction of unauthorized dwellings illegally set up on the hillocks at Central Railway Building area. Huge causalities in different hill collapses and mud slugging took place in the previous rainy seasons forced the BR authorities to conduct such drives for
Japan helps schooling in Dhaka for visually impaired girls
A school building featuring special amenities — computers with Braille software and Braille dictionaries — for visually impaired girls has been inaugurated in the capital with the financial assistance of the government of Japan. The Embassy of Japan has donated $102,057 for
Chittagong city celebrates its anniv from today
Chittagong, the country’s second biggest city, celebrates its 150th anniversary with a series of festivities beginning today. Chittagong City Corporation took a three-day programme to celebrate the port city’s founding.
President for hydro power cooperation with Bhutan
The president, Abdul Hamid, has laid emphasis on building hydro power generation cooperation with Bhutan for fulfilling increasing power demand of the country. ‘There are ample of scopes for increasing cooperation between Bhutan and Bangladesh in various sectors,’ he said while outgoing ambassador of Bhutan to Bangladesh
Mango, silk fair in Rajshahi
A three-day mango, silk fair and public festival was launched at Green Plaza ground of Rajshahi City Corporation on Thursday. Amra Rajshahibasi, a civic front of Rajshahi people, organised the festival in collaboration with mobile operator Banglalink.
Book on Ferdausi’s acting career launched
A book on kaleidoscopic journey of iconic actress Ferdausi Majumdar in theatre arena was launched by professor emeritus Dr Anisuzzaman in presence of leading theatre activists of the country on Wednesday at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. The book titled Abhinetar Rangamancha
Experimenting with rickshaw painting
Nobo Kumar Bhadra has developed a unique style to secure a position in the contemporary art scene based on his knowledge achieved as a professional rickshaw and banner painter. Bhadra creates completely different compositions from the others in terms use of colours and restructuring human and animal forms. His second show titled Age-Old
Nakshi Kanthar Math staged
Pallikobi Jasimuddin’s classic Nakshi Kathar Math was staged by Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts at the Music and Dance Centre of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Wednesday. The programme was organised by Bangladesh Nritya Shilpi Sangstha to celebrate 80th birth anniversary of GA Mannan (1931- 1991), a noted dance artiste, who also composed Nakshi Kathar
2-day Sisimpur Fair begins today
A two-day Sisimpur Fair 2013 will begin today on the premises of Bangladesh Shishu Academy. Popular characters of the reality show will be displayed for the children today and tomorrow from 9am to 6pm. The fair also inclued games, magic shows, bioscope, Sisimpur exhibition, drawing, educational activities and
Govt to ban exports of 4 items from July 1
RAMADAN MARKET Govt to ban exports of 4 items from July 1 The government has decided to ban export of green chilli, aubergine, cucumber and coriander-leaves ahead of the month of Ramadan, which begins early July, to ensure smooth supply of the essentials in the market during the fasting month for Muslims. ‘We have decided ... Read more
Inadequate food stock capacity affecting farmers : Razzaque
Food minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque on Thursday said that the government’s limited capacity to stock foodgrains was affecting the growers, which might lead to lower production of foodgrains in future. He admitted the fact that the farmers growing paddy
United Airways owes CAAB Tk 37.92cr for airport use: officials
The airline says it has started to pay the outstanding amounts The United Airways Bangladesh Limited, a private airline, is yet to pay Tk 37.92 crore to Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh for using the domestic airports, said CAAB officials. The airline is using all the country’s airports and taking all types of facilities without ... Read more
Canada investors pressure cos to sign Bangladesh safety accord
A group of Canadian investors representing $44 billion in assets wants corporations to support the new Bangladesh safety accord, a broad agreement between factories, workers unions and garment companies launched after more than 1,100 workers died when a factory complex collapsed in April, reports Maclean’s.
Lilliput pays exporters only $21,520 against $5.5m dues
After two years of import Lilliput Kids Wear Ltd of India has paid this month only $21,520 out of $5.5 million in total dues to 22 Bangladeshi apparel exporters. The exporters said the Indian company paid a very little amount of the dues in the face of pressure from the Indian commerce department as the ... Read more