Former Bangladesh Volleyball Federation general secretary and former director of finance of the Bangladesh Power Development Board, Sharif Hossain Khan died at his residence on Monday due to old-age complications. He was 74. He left behind a son and a daughter, relatives and
Month: June 2013
Zahir Raihan’s films screening ends
The three-day festival featuring Zahir Raihan’s films ended on Saturday through screening of two classics Taka Ana Pai (1970) and Jibon Theke Neya (1969) at the National Art Plaza auditorium. Five films were screened at the festival organised by theatre and film department of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy as part of its annual programme of commemorating ... Read more
Gitobitan now available in DVD album
It is good news for Tagore song lovers that a complete collection of Tagore songs called Gitabitan is now available in a DVD in the city’s audio market. It comprises 4870 Tagore songs rendered by 310 artistes from 1908 to 2010. It also contains three dance
Kona’s cool performance at IGCC
Contemporary singer Dilshad Nahar Kona entertained the houseful audience on Saturday presenting her popular numbers. The young versatile singer performed songs of different tastes and genres including soft pop, pop and melodic numbers from her three albums at the solo show held at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Gulshan. She also rendered Tagore and
50th show of Dweep staged
The host troupe Nattyateertha staged the 50th show of its acclaimed production Dweep on the third day of the ongoing festival titled Ponchadosher Ponchadin on Saturday at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Renowned Indian thespian Utpal Dutt’s play depicts a man who had deviated from his path and is constantly
Hrithik to travel the world to market Krrish 3
Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish 3 is one of the most awaited films of the year. Understandably, the actor plans to pull out all stops to promote the third part of the superhero franchise. We have learned that he has kept aside an entire month to promote the film across the world. An insider close to the ... Read more
PM greets new mayors
Neutral poll possible under present govt Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today congratulated the newly elected mayors of four city corporations– Khluna, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Barisal– saying they have won the poll getting public support, which is never be a matter of grief for herself or her government. “Rather we are happy for the reason that ... Read more
Mayoral poll ‘a referendum against govt’, experts say
Terming the outcome of the mayoral polls as a referendum against the present government, experts feel the anti-incumbency wave, coupled with government crackdown on Hefazat rally and internal rift in the ruling party, were instrumental in the debacle of the ruling party- backed candidates in the elections for the four city corporations. Talking to
Gas shortage affects Chittagong industries
Discontent is brewing among businessmen and industrialists in the port city following insufficient supplies of natural gas to the industrial units of Chittagong. New gas connections, too, are not being provided by the government. Ignoring the demands by businessmen and industrialists
Int’l community urges AL to find ways for participatory polls
BNP should join the elections as well While urging the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to participate in the upcoming elections, the international community has called upon the ruling Awami League (AL) to find a mechanism to ensure participation of all parties, said Canada’s high commissioner to Dhaka, Heather Cruden, on Sunday. “The message that we ... Read more
Dhaka ready to sign TICFA
Dhaka appears to be ready to sign much talked about Trade and Investment Cooperation Framework Agreement (TICFA) with the United States, as it will be placed in the Cabinet meeting on Monday for approval. “According to the Cabinet meeting agenda for tomorrow (Monday), TICFA will be placed and it is highly likely that it will ... Read more
Bangladesh nominates Dr Mudasser for WHO RD
For the first time Bangladesh is going to contest for the position of the Regional Director of South East Asia Region (SEAR) of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the term 2014-2019. Bangladesh has nominated eminent physician Dr Syed Modasser Ali, prime Minister’s health adviser for the post for which India and Myanmar is also ... Read more
City polls defeat an ominous sign for AL: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith considers the defeat of Awami League (AL)-backed candidates in the four city corporation polls was an ominous sign for the AL since it was a negative vote against the party and observed that the AL should weigh them for correcting the mistakes ahead of the general elections. “Election is not a ... Read more
‘Oil’s not well at Tengratila field’
A scientific study has revealed that seeping of gas from several leaks in Tengratila-Chhatak gas field in Sunamganj has significantly affected the quality of water in nearby areas. The study observed that the pollution value of the water in nearby wells and tube wells was higher than the standard limit. This contaminated water was consequently
EWG terms civic polls peaceful
Election Working Group (EWG), an election watchdog comprising 29 civil society organisations, has termed Saturday’s polls for four city corporations as overall peaceful, barring some stray incidents and a few defaults in the electoral process. Leaders of EWG made the observation at a post-election press conference at the National Press Club, on Sunday.
Civic polls victor BNP hails ‘no-confidence’ against govt
The BNP, on Sunday, said the people had passed a “no-confidence verdict” against the government, in the four city corporation polls held a day earlier. “The government should accept the corporation poll results and resign immediately, paving the way for the next general election to be held under a caretaker
City poll results will have no impact on national poll: Hanif
Awami League (AL) joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif said the results of mayoral elections in the four city corporations would not have any impact in the national election. “The city corporation elections are not political elections. The people have given their verdict considering the work of the candidates. So, it would not put any ... Read more
Khaleda goes to Singapore for treatment
BNP chairperson and leader of the opposition Khaleda Zia left Dhaka for Singapore on Sunday for medical purposes, party sources said. The opposition leader will be admitted at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital, her Special Assistant Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas told The Independent.
Indo-Bangla JRC meeting postponed
The scheduled meeting of the Joint River Commission (JRC) between Bangladesh and India in Dhaka on June 18-19 has been postponed due to Indian Water Resources Minister’s inability to attend the meeting. “Indian Water Resources Minister Harish Chandra Singh Rawat has informed his Bangladeshi counterpart Romesh Chandra Sen that he is unable to attend the ... Read more
Progress in poverty fight earns B’desh UN award
Bangladesh on Sunday received United Nations awards in recognition of its notable and outstanding progress in fighting hunger and eradicating poverty through ensuring its food security. UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recognised Bangladesh at a special event during its 38th session conference in Rome, according to a message received here.