The United States Administration will review the GSP (Generalised System of Preferences) privileges for Bangladesh in December this year, Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque said on Wednesday. He said this while talking to reporters after a meeting with US Ambassador to Dhaka Dan Mozena at his office. Commerce Secretary Mahbub Ahmed and Labour
Month: July 2013
ICT trials against three to be over soon
After back-to-back judgements against professor Ghulam Azam and Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mujahid, trials against BNP leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, former BNP leader Abdul Alim and Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Motiur Rahman Nizami are nearing completion at the International Crimes Tribunals (ICT). Apart from these, trials against former
Rony’s statement incorrect, Speaker denies assuring Rony
Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Wednesday denied making any comment about not being embarrassed by ruling Awami League lawmaker Golam Maula Rony’s act of beating up journalists on July 20. “I do not need to make such a comment. Rony’s
DMP tables recommendations to ease congestion
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), on Wednesday, put forward 43-point recommendations, including constructing necessary terminals for parking, and specific stations beside roads, with a view to reduce traffic congestion in the city. The recommendations were placed before a meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on the ministry of home
HC directs JU to take steps for smooth administration
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday directed the Jahangirnagar University (JU) authorities to take necessary steps immediately so that the day-to-day administrative functions can continue smoothly. The court also issued a rule asking the government and the authorities concerned of the JU to explain in four weeks time why they should not be directed
PM attends iftar at Senakunja
Bangladesh Armed Forces today jointly hosted an iftar party in honour of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment. The Prime Minister went round different tables set for the members of the armed forces and other dignitaries, exchanged greetings with them and enquired
ACC chairman on Padma Bridge case
Chairman of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) M Badiuzzman on Wednesday told reporters that the main accused of the Padma Bridge corruption conspiracy case Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan, secretary of Bridges Division, met him with permission. “There is no legal bar for him to meet us as he is now on bail,” said the ACC chief while talking ... Read more
ACC directs IOs to submit charge sheets of Hallmark
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has directed the investigative officials to submit charge sheets of the cases in connection with Hallmark- Sonali Bank loan scandal within 15 working days. ACC chairman M Bodiuzzaman said this while talking to reporters at his office on Wednesday. Replying to a question, the ACC chairman said the progress so far
AL-led 14-party alliance would be expanded after Eid: Obaidul Kader
Communications minister Obaidul Kader on Wednesday said the Awami League- led 14 -party grand alliance would be extended after Eid-ul-Fitr. “I came here under the directive of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Our party president said that AL- led- grand alliance will be extended and Bangladesh Tarikat Fedaration (BTF) will be included in the alliance,”
Theatre on medieval literature staged
A captivating theatre performance based on the popular medieval tragedy of Behula and Lakhindar was staged on Tuesday at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Repertory premiered the experimental theatre production adapting it from the medieval bard Bijay Gupta’s Monasha Mangol.
Minu to release her 15th album
Alam Ara Minu is a familiar name in the country’s music arena for more than two decades. Her passionate and trained voice has been well-received by music lovers. The singer is currently working on her 15th solo album titled Bondhu hoye jabo. There will be romantic numbers like Haat bariye dako jodi bondhu hoye jabo, ... Read more
Mira Nair refuses to attend an Israeli fest
Renowned Indian film director Mira Nair has turned down an invitation to attend the Haifa International Film Festival as a guest of honour to protest against Israel’s apartheid policy, reports Hindustan Times. ‘I will not be going to Israel at this time. I will go to Israel when the walls come down. I will go ... Read more
Regional bodies in shelves
BCB CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS AND EFFECTS (2) Regional bodies in shelves It has been eight months since the Bangladesh Cricket Board is being run by an ad hoc committee. A constitutional crisis the resolution of which is pending with court prevented the BCB from holding an election, giving the Nazmul Hasan-led committee an extended time in ... Read more
MSC win hat-trick title
Mohammedan Sporting Club completed a hat-trick of Women’s Club Cricket Tournament titles on the back of some disciplined bowling and Salma Khatun’s batting as they defeated Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by seven wickets in the final on Wednesday. Salma, the national skipper and the poster girl for
Strikers continue to impress in warm-ups
Wahed Ahmed again found the back of the opponents’ net, helping his National Team Blue side to a 2-1 win over National Team Red in the sixth practice match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Wednesday, ahead of the national team’s tour of Thailand later this month. Coming from the behind, Shohel Rana and Wahed ... Read more
Nazmul muzzled by ad-hoc committee
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan was forced by the members of his ad-hoc committee to remain silent regarding several key issues concerning Bangladesh cricket, leading to strange scenes at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Nazmul, who was a chief guest at the 5th Women’s Club
Hockey coach Keenan arrives next week
Belgian hockey coach Michael Keenan is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka for the second time on July 31, as per his contract with the Bangladesh Hockey Federation under the Federation of International Hockey, BHF officials said on Wednesday. The FIH sent the high-profile coach as an advisor to the Bangladesh national hockey team earlier this ... Read more
Premier League deferred again
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has deferred the player transfer and recruitment programme for the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League 2013, according to a media release on Wednesday. The transfer programme had been scheduled for July 25, with the league to start at the end of August. This is the fourth time the BCB has had ... Read more
Martino the ideal coach: Iniesta
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta hailed new manager Gerardo Martino as the ‘ideal coach’ for the reigning Spanish champions, reports Soccernet. Argentine Martino joins the Catalan giants after Tito Vilanova announced he was stepping down from the position to continue his battle with throat cancer.
I joined City for trophies: Navas
Jesus Navas insists he has moved to Manchester City to win more silverware after shying away from Arsenal’s overtures in 2010, reports Soccernet. Navas, 27, joined City for £15 million earlier this summer and says he felt the time was right to seek more trophies after Sevilla’s brief period of success came to an end.