Formalin is used in 93.75 per cent of mangoes selling in the capital, said a report of Save the Environment Movement on Tuesday. Among 96 collected samples the presence of formalin was detected in 90 samples, 93.75 per cent of the mangoes selling in the capital, said the report launched in
Month: June 2013
Implementation of law stressed for controlling tobacco use
Anti-tobacco law which parliament passed recently could ‘stumble’ if proper implementation and monitoring were not ensured, anti-tobacco activists said on Tuesday in Rajshahi. Parliament recently passed an amendment to the anti-tobacco law with strict provisions about tobacco promotion.
Rights activists want child domestic labour to be identified hazardous
Right activists on Tuesday urged the government to include child domestic labour as ‘hazardous child labour’ as the government yet to recognise domestic labour as formal sector labour. They raised their demand at a press conference organised by Save the Children prior to celebrate World Day against Child Labour at National Press Club in the ... Read more
Hiron apologises for previous mistakes
Mamun terms EC, local admin ‘biased’ The ruling Awami League-led alliance-backed candidate, Shawkat Hossain Hiron, also the outgoing mayor of Barisal city, on Tuesday apologised for mistakes during his tenure and sought re-election in the upcoming mayoral election. He sought the apology while announcing a 23-ponts
Kamran pledges to complete dev works if elected
The Nagarik Committee candidate for the mayoral post in the Sylhet City Corporation polls, Badar Uddin Ahmad Kamran, on Tuesday promised to turn Sylhet into a city of peace, communal harmony and tourism if he is elected. He also pledged to complete the development works
Protecting rights of women and children means sustainable democracy: Inu
The information minister, Hasanul Huq Inu, on Wednesday said sustainable democracy could be ensured by protecting the rights of women and children of the country. ‘Country’s democracy could be made sustainable by protecting the rights of women and children,’ he said while speaking at a roundtable discussion titled ‘Participation
Popular singers present songs of folk maestros
Legendary traditional singers Abbas Uddin Ahmed and Abdul Alim were remembered through a musical sprogramme organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Monday at its National Music and Dance Centre. A discussion session was also held on the life and works of the two legends at the same venue prior to the
Fund-raising exhibition for Rana Plaza victims continues
Gallery Chitrak has organised a group exhibition to raise funds to help the Rana Plaza victims and their families. Titled Human Being for Humanity, the exhibition showcases 41 paintings, drawings and sketches by 40 renowned artists of the country like late Safiuddin Ahmed, Qayyum Chowdhury, Murtaja Baseer, Hashem Khan, Rafiqun Nabi, Syed Jahangir,
IUB observes Nazrul’s birth anniv
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) organised a programme on Tuesday to celebrate the 114th Birth Anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, permanent campus at Bashundhara. The programme entitled Nazrul Prohor was jointly organised by the Kazi Nazrul Islam-Abbasuddin Ahmed Research and Study Centre, Art Club and Division of Students Affairs (DoSA) of the university.
Superman celebrates 75th birthday with Man of Steel
The world’s most famous superhero Superman celebrates his platinum anniversary this month with the new film of the famous series, Man of Steel, hitting the theatres, reports Hindustan Times. The character was imagined by a pair of Jewish teens from Cleveland about three-quarters of a century ago and since then he has fought for ‘truth, ... Read more
Sharmin Lucky to host radio show
Popular model and anchor Sharmin Lucky will host a show on Radio Foorti after a two year break. She told New Age that she has already signed an agreement with the radio station for six months. Total Time pass, a popular show of the radio station which will be hosted by Lucky, is basically a ... Read more
Sooraj Pancholi arrested for abetting Jiah Khan’s suicide
The Juhu police Monday evening arrested Sooraj Pancholi, son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, for allegedly abetting the suicide of actor Jiah Khan. The arrest came after her mother, Rabiya Amin, submitted a six-page letter, purportedly written by Jiah, detailing the ‘difficult relationship’ between Jiah and Sooraj. Jiah, 25, hanged herself from
RMG makers want fair price, unified code of conducts
Diplomats for action to ensure workplace safety Diplomats from European countries and USA which are major destinations of the Bangladeshi apparel items on Tuesday said that they wanted to see commitments made by the government and factory owners to ensure workers safety in the readymade garment sector were turned into action to avoid any incidents ... Read more
Govt’s bank borrowing picks up
The government’s borrowing from the banking sector has increased significantly ahead of the end of the current financial year with a just two-day borrowing recorded at Tk 2,019.95 crore between June 2 and June 3. According to the latest Bangladesh Bank data,
Stocks gain for 2nd day after Sunday’s shock
Dhaka stocks advanced for the second trading session on Tuesday after a sharp fall on Sunday as investors became optimistic following a post-budget briefing by the Dhaka Stock Exchange. DSEX, the benchmark general index of the DSE, advanced by 1.39 per cent, or 55.91 points, to close at 4,062.74 points on the day.
Farm loan disbursement posts 13.47pc growth in 11 months
Farm loan disbursement in the first 11 months of the current financial year posted 13.47 per cent growth in comparison with that of 8.72 per cent growth in the same period a financial year ago. The figure increased as majority of the banks disbursed significant amount of loan in agriculture sector due to a lower ... Read more
BSEC okays Tk 14cr IPO proposal of Building Systems
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday approved a proposal of Bangladesh Building Systems Limited, a steel manufacturing company, to raise a capital of Tk 14 crore through initial public offerings. The BSEC took the decision at a regular meeting of the
Banks asked to take steps to stop China poultry import
The Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday asked scheduled banks to take measures to stop import of poultry and poultry-related products from China. The BB issued a circular to the banks which are operating authorised dealer branches asking them to take necessary measures in this regard.
Purchasing capacity at border markets doubled
The government has doubled the purchasing capacity of an individual shopper at border markets between Bangladesh and India, Bangladesh Bank said on Tuesday. An individual shopper can now purchase products with respective local currency equivalent to $100 from the existing $50.
REHAB sees housing price fall, no bubble
The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh on Tuesday said the government’s move to allow undisclosed money for the housing sector in the next financial year would not create a bubble in land and apartment price. ‘The real estate companies will become active