The European Union (EU) said on Sunday a decision to withdraw the EU Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) facility for Bangladeshi products must be avoided. In a statement it said, “the EU wishes to remain engaged with Bangladesh, so that it can preserve the preferential access to the EU market which has greatly helped socio-economic ... Read more
Month: July 2013
Azmatullah announces election manifesto
Azmatullah Khan, the mayoral candidate backed by 14-party alliance, in the forthcoming Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) poll, announced his election manifesto at a press conference held at the Trust Community Centre, in Gazipur town, on Sunday. He declared a 10-point plan to turn Gazipur into
Khaleda sticks to her demand for polls under CG
Leader of the Opposition and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday said if the demand for holding the next general election under a caretaker government (CG) is ignored the BNP will launch a movement to compel the government to accept it. Urging party activists to get ready for both election and movement, she made it ... Read more
Development partners want say on labour laws
The development partners (DPs) of Bangladesh have demanded of the government to share the final drafts of the Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Law 2013, Foreign Donation (Voluntary Activities) Regulation Bill 2012, and the Audit Bill, with them before enacting them into law. The DPs raised the demand at the Local Consultative Group (LCG) plenary
Dhaka to hand over Chetia to Delhi anytime
Bangladesh will hand over the general secretary of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), Anup Chetia to India any time. The authorities concerned have already completed the process to hand over the ULFA leader, sources in the home ministry said on Sunday. A high official of the home ministry told this correspondent on condition of ... Read more
Over 400 RMG workers fall sick
More than 400 workers of a garments factory, located in Jamgorah area of the Ashulia Industrial belt in Savar, were hospitalised on Sunday, with stomach disorders, after they drank contaminated water from a tap inside the factory. Doctors suspect that the workers of Rose Dresses Limited had fallen sick,
A new trend of polarisation surfaces in politics
A new trend of polarization has surfaced in Bangladesh’s politics with Ershad’s Jatiya Party leaving the grand alliance led by the ruling Awami League. The Independent learned from multiple sources on Sunday that the decision of former president HM Ershad to break away from its ruling coalition partners is final.
Bangladesh offers huge potential to tap investment ‘destination’
The high-powered 38-member Bangladesh business delegation – presently on visit India for “shopping investments and joint venture – offered open door invitation to Indian entrepreneurs to tap “huge” business opportunity for profits” in their land. The delegation leader Dr Syed Abdus Samad – Executive Chairman, Board of Investment (BOI), Bangladesh –
Khaleda must apologise to nation for article in Washington Times: Suranjit
Suranjit Sengupta, minister without portfolio, on Sunday called upon the opposition leader and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia to apologize to the nation for writing an article in Washington Times that went against the country’s interest. “Khaleda Zia must say that she wrote the article against the country’s interests out of sheer vengeance, bewilderment
SQ Chy claims himself active supporter of Independence
War crimes accused BNP MP Salauddin Quader Chowdhury on Sunday claimed himself an active supporter of the cause of Bangladesh Independence. In support of his claim, Salauddin Quader, a defence witness (DW), told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that he had participated in the 1971 March 7 rally
Dumping on the bank of Buriganga
Never mind the warning on the signboard of the BIWTA to protect the river,certain unscrupulous people are dumping rubbish on the western bank of the Buriganga between Kamrangirchar and Keraniganj. Hoping to link up with the fast growing char, a shoal becoming part of the capital.So is the hurry to develop plots for housing despite ... Read more
Committee fails to select cos for cab operation
A seven-member committee the government set up to choose companies interested to run cabs in the capital Dhaka has failed to select any company by the deadline the communications ministry set earlier. Members of the committee said that they would select companies after further assessment. The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority on
Stern laws demanded
STOPPING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Stern laws demanded Women right activists on Sunday urged the government to take stern measures for the effective implementation of existing laws and policies to stop violence against women. At a view exchange meeting, they said violence against women in the country continued though the government took some initiatives to stop ... Read more
Santal Revolution Day observed in Rajshahi
The 158th Santal Revolution Day was observed in Rajshahi with the demand that the government recognise the national minorities as indigenous people instead of ethnic minorities in the constitution. Jatiya Adibashi Parishad and Adibashi Cultural Development Organisation separately arranged programmes to celebrate the historic day.
UK univ offers scholarships
London Metropolitan University (Londonmet) has decided to enroll Bangladeshi students and offered partial scholarships to 20 students for the fall session. Mark Bickerton, visiting director of international office Londonmet, disclosed the information at a press conference in the National Press Club on Sunday.
BSMMU announces Tk 167.29cr budget
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University on Sunday announced Tk 167.29 crore budget for 2013-2014 fiscal in its 50th syndicate meeting. The university treasurer, M Julfiker Rahman Khan, announced the budget at the meeting held at its office and presided over by its vice-canceller Pran Gopal Datta.
Book on coins launched
A volume on compilation of history of coins found in this region from ancient, medieval and colonial to modern period was launched on Sunday. Publishing house Nymphea launched the book, Coins found in Bangladesh, aat a hotel in the city.
Ajit Roy’s 75th birth anniv celebrated
Prominent singer composer Ajit Roy’s 75th birth anniversary was on June 29. A Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra singfer and composer Ajit Roy was also an accomplished Tagore singer. Abbhudoy Sangeet Academy, a music institute founded by Roy, arranged a programme comprising a discussion and cultural presentation on Saturday at Music and Dance Centre of Bangladesh
Rasel Kanti Das wins AB Bank Award
NAT’L ART BIENNALE Rasel Kanti Das wins AB Bank Award Artist Rasel Kanti Das won the AB Bank Award for his mixed media painting Situation-8 in the ongoing 20th National Art Biennale organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy at the National Art Gallery of the academy. The winning entry is the eighth painting of a series ... Read more
New FY begins with tough challenges in political arena
The financial year 2013–2014 begins today against the backdrop of a slowing economy and looming concern over the election-centric political confrontation that may further dent the economy. Economists on Sunday told New Age that that the government would face tough challenges in the new financial year in maintaining macro-economic stability