The chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia has pledged that her party would boost the country’s religious harmony if it comes to power in the next parliamentary elections. “I believe in religious harmony and the unity of people from all classes, which will be boosted if BNP is ... Read more
Month: October 2013
Govt offices reopen today after Eid holidays
All government, semi-government, autonomous offices, banks and educational institutions reopen today after Eid and Puja holidays. Government employees enjoyed a longer vacation this time as the four-day public holidays for Durga Puja and Eid-ul-Azha in October 14-17 were
Illegal trading forcing turtles into extinction
Endangered marine, land and water turtles are regularly being hunted and their meat are being sold openly in many markets across the country, although one species have already become extinct and some are waiting for same fate. Turtles are being sold in the market in the capital and elsewhere although killing of any endangered wild animal, ... Read more
1st bone marrow transplantation centre opens today
The first bone marrow transplantation centre in the country will be opened in Dhaka Medical College Hospital today. The health minister, AFM Ruhal Haque, will inaugurate the centre at the new extension building of the hospital. Massachusetts General Hospital, the teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School in the United States, has provided the
People returning to capital braving hurdles
For thousands of the residents the way back to the capital on Saturday was no cakewalk. After celebrating Eid and Durga puja in the countryside they had to brave many hurdles on their way back. For many the journey back to the city with wives and children was nothing short of nightmares due to long traffic ... Read more
Rickshaws ply VIP roads thru’ bribery
Rickshaws are allowed to ply on the busiest roads in the capital in return for bribes to law enforcers, contributing to the city’s traffic jams and increasing the risk of accidents. Rickshaws are seen plying the VIP roads — even in front of the Prime Minister’s Office, for instance — which were declared off limits ... Read more
IndustriALL appoints officials to ensure safety
Bangladesh RMG IndustriALL appoints officials to ensure safety The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh has appointed Brad Loewen, an administrator of Canadian City of Winnipeg, as the chief safety inspector as part of its aims to deliver a safer working environment for garment workers in Bangladesh. Sean Ansett, the Accord’s interim executive director, ... Read more
First return Hajj flight lands
The first return Hajj flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, carrying over 400 pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, arrived here on Saturday, reports UNB. The first flight carrying the Hajjis landed at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 5.15 pm on Saturday, general manager of Biman Bangladesh
Tiger census in Sundarbans begins today
Tiger census using camera trapping method under Bengal Tiger Census and Monitoring project begins in the Sundarbans on Sunday, reports UNB. Eighty nine infrared cameras will be used to count the total tiger population in the Bangladesh part of the world’s largest mangrove forest, which also covers
Couple found dead in Manikganj
A couple was found dead at Dhalla village in Manikganj sadar upazila on Saturday morning. The deceased were identified as Dhalu Miah, 40, son of Mazed Ali, and his second wife Rokeya Begum, 32, of the village. It was suspected that Rokeya committed suicide after stabbing her husband to death. Already married to Monwara Begum, Dhalu Miah tied ... Read more
The mystic leader still inspires devotees
Five-Day Lalon Fest In Kushtia The mystic leader still inspires devotees The five-day-long Lalon Smaran Utsab 2013 (Lalon memorial festival) which is the largest annual festival by the bauls (traditional singers) commenced on October 16. The festival is taking place at the shrine complex of the most influential spiritual Baul Fakir Lalon Shah at Chheuriya in ... Read more
Zahid Hasan on his acting and directing plans
The noted actor Zahid Hasan will be seen in Eid special drama serial titled False Item. The forth episode of the five-episode drama series will be aired today at 6:15pm on Boishakhi TV. Written by Zakir Hossain Ujjal and directed by Shamim Zaman, the drama series depicts the life of some swindlers who consider themselves ... Read more
Rawhide supply posts 40pc rise
Traders eye bigger export earning, urge govt to check smuggling The prices of rawhide following Eid-ul-Azha this year posted more than 30 per cent higher that last year as the demand for the item increased in the international market as well as traders set the minimum price of hide of the sacrificial animals in the ... Read more
Essential commodities remain pricey for Eid
The prices of some essential commodities remained volatile on the capital’s kitchen markets over the week ending Friday because of the celebration of Eid-ul-Azha on Wednesday. The prices of onion, green chilli and some spices shot up ahead of Eid. The prices, however, came down on Friday as the demand decreased, said retailers.
65 fishermen jailed, fined for catching hilsa
Seven fishermen were jailed for different terms in Bhola and Munshiganj while 58 others fined in Bagerhat and Barguna on Friday for catching hilsa defying a ban. An 11-day ban imposed by the government on catching, transportation and marketing of hilsa across the country began on October 13, aiming to boost hilsa
Ranking boost for Sakib
Ace Bangladesh all-rounder Sakib al Hasan received a perfect boost ahead of the second Test match against New Zealand as he returned to the top of the ICC rankings for Test all-rounders, dethroning South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis. Sakib, with 349 rating points, leads the South African by two rating points after the conclusion of the ... Read more
Kiwis relaxed, refreshed ahead of second Test
New Zealand will go into the second Test against Bangladesh with a fresher mind after a three-day break gave them adequate time to relax and analyse their game in the drawn first Test in Chittagong. The Kiwis had a tough time in the first Test conceding a first innings lead before struggling to keep the ... Read more
Siddik ruling the roost in Macau
Premier Bangladesh golfer Siddikur Rahman was making giant strides in the Macau Open after ending round two in pole position on Friday at the Macau Golf and Country Club. After a stellar round one in which Siddik posted two-under-par 69, the Bangladeshi golfer went one better in round two carding an incredible five-under-par
Marshall not fretting over modest start
Middle-order batsman Marshall Ayub denied suffering from any extra pressure to perform in the highest level after making his bow in the first Test match against New Zealand in Chittagong. Marshall scored heavily in the previous editions of the Bangladesh Cricket League and National Cricket League to stake a claim for the number three spot ... Read more
PM proposes all-party poll-time govt
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday proposed the formation of an all-party election-time government, comprising MPs belonging to both the ruling party and the opposition, to supervise the next general election. She urged opposition leader Khaleda Zia to nominate opposition members for the interim government. Hasina expressed hope that the