Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission on Tuesday asked mobile phone operators to reduce the internet price within July 30, but the commission did not set any standard to this end. The BTRC in a meeting with the mobile phone operators
Month: June 2013
Baku keen to deepen economic ties with Dhaka
Azerbaijan is keen to bolster economic ties with Bangladesh through forming a ‘Business Forum’ between the two countries. Azerbaijan foreign minister Elmar Mammdyarov informed his Bangladesh counterpart Dipu Moni about it who had a bilateral meeting in Baku on Monday.
Jurgensen tight-lipped on Ashraful
Bangladesh batsman Mohammad Ashraful’s suspension due to match-fixing allegations came as a shock and would certainly diminish the batting strength of the Tigers, said national coach Shane Jurgensen on Tuesday. Jurgensen arrived from Australia on Monday and
Preliminary squad for New Zealand series announced
The Bangladesh Cricket Board turned down an invitation from Ireland for a visit in August as it prefers a better preparation on home soil for the forthcoming series against New Zealand, officials said on Tuesday. Ireland invited Bangladesh to play three one-day
MSC target Super Cup glory
Inaugural Super Cup champions Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited will begin their third Super Cup campaign against Team BJMC on June 15 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium. Mohammedan clinched the maiden title in 2009 and were the runners-up in the second edition two years ago so the Motijheel-based football powerhouse will
BFF announces football calender
The upcoming football season 2013-14 will begin from August 16 and end on June 30 next year, announced Abdus Salam Murshedi, chairman of the professional league committee after a meeting on Tuesday. The players’ transfer window for the local footballers
National Club League in August
The Bangladesh Football Federation is planning to build up a stepping stone for the district level clubs to move to the country’s top domestic football as the BFF will organise the National Club League on August, it was informed by Monzur Kader, chairman of the district football league committee on Tuesday.
Doubts dispelled as Dutch coaches sign contract
The final contract between the Bangladesh Football Federation and Dutch coaches Lodewijk de Kruif and Rene Koster has been signed and the Dutch duo might arrive in Dhaka on Thursday to observe the forthcoming Super Cup, informed Kazi Nabil Ahmed, chairman of the national teams committee on Tuesday.
The Shawons beat Mohammadpur
The Shawons beat Mohammadpur Basketball Club by 66-45 points in the Citycell Basketball League at the Dhanmondi Basketball Gymnasium on Tuesday. The winners led the first half by 38-45 points. Juno caged 26 and Sadman 17 points for the winners while Niloy scored 24 and Smith 9 points for the losers.
Brazil won’t win the WC: Zico
Brazil legend Zico has dismissed his nation’s chances of winning a World Cup on home soil next year, reports Soccernet. Instead, the 60-year-old has backed Brazil’s neighbour and arch-rival Argentina to secure its third world crown.
Leading singers present Kamal Dasgupta’s songs
The legendary singer-composer Kamal Dasgupta was remembered through a musical show organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Sunday at National Music and Dance Center. The programme shed light on the life and works of the legendry musician and transported the audience to the yesteryear Bangla melodies as celebrated singers like Iffat Ara Dewan, Shoma Rani ... Read more
Badal Rahman’s death anniv today
Moviana Film Society and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has jointly organised a programme to mark noted filmmaker Badal Rahman’s third death anniversary today. Badal Rahman (1949-1980) was the director of the first full-length feature film for children in Bangladesh, Emil-er Goenda Bahini (1980). Till his demise, he was the president of the Federation
Asians are getting in focus
Ahmed Muztaba Zamal shares his experiences at Cannes Noted film society activist Ahmed Muztaba Zamal is the president of Rainbow Film Society. Zamal, the founder and festival director of the Dhaka International Film Festival, was also the founder of Bangladesh Chapter of FIPRESCI in 1994 and was elected secretary general of International Film Critics Association ... Read more
Saga of nature illustrated
The bounty and elegance of nature have been presented through paintings by artist Warior Rahman Sami. A total number of 36 paintings, mostly done in watercolour, are on display at the young artist’s debut solo exhibition titled The Great Saga of Nature at the Shilpangan Gallery in Dhanmondi. Eye-soothing natural scenes,
428 out of 528 City Corporation polling centres vulnerable: EC
The zonal election offices and law enforcement agencies have identified 428 out of 582 polling centres in Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal and Sylhet City Corporations as “vulnerable”. In a paper prepared by the Election Commission (EC), based on information supplied by these agencies, it noted that “Rajshahi is the den of ‘Sibir-Jamaat’
Moudud, Tofail trade charges in parliament
Opposition BNP’s senior lawmaker Moudud Ahmed and ruling Awami League’s prominent politician Tofael Ahmed locked horns over a range of issues including Tarique Rahman and caretaker government in the Jatiya Sangsad on Monday. Taking part in the discussion on the supplementary budget, Moudud Ahmed urged the ruling party men to refrain
Labour rights, GSP to dominate talks during Kerry visit
The issues relating to labour rights, workplace safety, next national election and generalized system of preferences (GSP) facilities for Bangladeshi products are expected to dominate the bilateral talks between US secretary of state John Kerry and Bangladesh foreign minister Dr Dipu Moni, according to sources.
Chittagong sitting on a seismic zone: Expert
Chittagong and its adjoining areas are highly vulnerable to earthquakes. Dr Mohammed Jahangir Alam, vice-chancellor (VC) of Chittagong University of Science and Technology (CUET) and city planner, said: “Most of the buildings in the port city lack quake-proof measures and no other precautionary arrangements to face any such natural disasters”. “As a result,
Umrah visa validity limited to two weeks
The Hajj Ministry of Saudi Arabia has decided to limit the validity of Umrah visas to only 14 days because of the ongoing work to expand the mataf – the circumambulation area, reported Arab News on Sunday. According to a circular sent to Umrah agencies in the Kingdom and Saudi missions abroad two days ago, ... Read more
Five risky bldgs being evacuated CMCH staff quarter
Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) authorities have decided to evacuate five risky buildings of hospital staff quarter. Six families were evacuated from a building of the quarter on Monday after its balcony collapsed on Sunday. Members of Chittagong Fire Service and Civil Defense helped the families to shift their belongings to safer places.