Bangladesh Nritya Shilpy Sangstha paid homage to noted dancer Kamol Sarkar on the occasion of his 18th death anniversary, which fell on October 14. A programme that featured a discussion session and dance recitations by different member troupes of the organisation was held at the Music and Dance Centre of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Thursday. ... Read more
Month: October 2014
Harry Potter spinoff book to be adapted for trilogy
Author J.K. Rowling has confirmed that ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’, a spinoff of her Harry Potter series, will be brought to the big screen via a trilogy, reports India Today. However, Rowling, 49, has said that the project will be ‘neither a prequel nor a sequel to the Harry Potter series, but ... Read more
Anamul, Nasir to miss out first Zimbabwe Test
Batsmen named in 15-man squad for Kolkata tournament Batsmen Anamul Haque and Nasir Hossain have been effectively dropped from the Bangladesh squad for the first Test against Zimbabwe when they were selected for the Bangladesh Cricket Board XI for a tournament in Kolkata later this month. The BCB announced a 15-member squad for the Acharya ... Read more
Warm-up form pleases coach
Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusinghe was impressed with the preparation of his charges for the home series against Zimbabwe as the three-day practice match among probable players ended on Saturday. While the bowlers hardly could manage to produce a devastating spell, the batsmen dominated the match to give the hosts some much-needed confidence boost before the
BCB mulls BCL at youth-level
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has planned to introduce a youth-level four-day competition featuring the franchises of Bangladesh Cricket League, said the officials on Saturday. BCB officials had a meeting with the representatives BCL franchises on Saturday where they all accepted the proposal positively, said Khaled Mahumd, the
BFF shows Kruif the door
The Bangladesh Football Federation on Saturday has terminated the contracts of national team’s Dutch coach Lodewijk de Kruif and his assistant Rene Koster accusing them of negligence of duties. BFF president Kazi Salahuddin announced the decision after a meeting of national team management committee held on Friday night when most of the members voted in ... Read more
U-16 girls await India backlash
Bangladesh will play India in their third group B match of the AFC Under-16 Women’s Championship qualifiers at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today. Bangladeshi girls are highly motivated after two successive victories over Jordan and UAE and feel no pressure against the highest ranked side of the group India
ICX operators reluctant to pay BTRC Tk 389cr in dues
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has decided to take stern action against the interconnection exchange operators which owe the government Tk 389.20 crore in revenue share. According to BTRC officials, 25 ICX companies have huge amount of dues but are dillydallying in payment as most of the ICX operators are backed by influential ruling party
MCCI seeks govt policy support to bring ‘Bangladesh Miracle’ into reality
Celebration Of 110th Years Of Services MCCI seeks govt policy support to bring ‘Bangladesh Miracle’ into reality The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Saturday sought policy support from the government to bring ‘Bangladesh Miracle’ into reality for ensuring potential economic growth of the country. At an event celebrating the 110th years of services ... Read more
Owner turns down Rs 7cr offer for a cow
A big crowd of gawkers has gathered around Yuvraj, a giant 1400kg Murrah bull that on Friday was crowned champion at Meerut’s All India Cattle Show by a 10-member jury, startled as much by the animal’s size as by his owner’s refusal to sell it for a mind-boggling Rs 7 crore (about Tk 9.30 crore). ... Read more
BSEC asks AMCs to explain MF re-investment dividend calculation
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has asked the asset management companies (AMCs) to explain on re-investment dividend calculation following investors’ allegation of miscalculation, BSEC sources said. The regulator took the step as some investors who are holding units of different mutual funds (MF) filed complaints with the commission stating the
ILO wants VAT waiver for RMG factory inspection fund
The International Labour Organisation has urged the government to waive around $1 million value-added tax generated from the spending on a project involving the readymade garment factory inspection, officials said. The ILO made the appeal to the finance ministry through the labour and employment ministry saying that development partners were giving $7.5 million for the ... Read more
Zimbabwe tightlipped on arrival
A 24-member Zimbabwean Test squad led by skipper Brendon Taylor arrived at Hazrat Shah Jalal International Airport on Friday to participate in the forthcoming three-match Test series against Bangladesh. Zimbabwean squad which includes 17 players remained tight lipped on arrival as they were escorted to hotel after customs clearance and a routine screening
Tamim, Mominul rule the roost
Bangladesh’s batsmen ruled the second day of the three-day practice match between Bangladesh Red and Green on Friday as Tamim Iqbal, Mominul Haque and Mohammad Mithun each scored half centuries for their respective side. Tamim scored 92 runs while Mominul added 84 as Green declared on 284-4 in 75 overs replying to Red’s 220-7 to
No spinner in BCB XI to face Zimbabwe
Selectors refused to pick any specialist spinner for the Bangladesh Cricket Board XI to face Zimbabwe in a three-day warm-up match and packed the 14-man squad with five pace bowlers. The squad, which was announced on Friday, included only two players from the regular Test side; Shamsur Rahman and Robiul Islam. ‘We included Shamsur Rahman ... Read more
Bangladesh hit UAE for six in AFC qualifiers
Hosts Bangladesh continued their winning run in the AFC Under-16 Women’s Championship qualifiers when they hammered UAE 6-0 in their second match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday. Sanjida Akter, the architect of Bangladesh’s 1-0 win over Jordan in their previous match, struck two goals alongside Bipasha Mali as the home girls kept
Hosts keep celebration guarded after UAE rout
Bangladesh were feeling that they have accomplished their mission in the in the AFC Under-16 women’s qualifiers when they beat UAE by 6-0 in their second match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday. Bangladesh began the tournament as clear underdogs with little hopes to qualify for the final round in China. Initially they were ... Read more
Banks’ ADR dips below 70pc amid dull business
The advance-deposit ratio in the country’s banking sector fell below 70 per cent in the last week of August due to a dull business situation amid political uncertainty, said Bangladesh Bank officials. All banks’ ADR came down to 69.91 per cent as of August 28, 2014 from 70.42 per cent as of July 24, 2014. ... Read more
Rice prices increase in capital
The prices of coarse and fine varieties of rice increase on both retail and wholesale markets in the capital city over the week ending Friday. Traders said the prices of rice increased as production in most of the rice mills were yet to start after Eid-ul-Azha celebration. The prices of coarse and fine varieties of ... Read more
BTRC okays int’l calling card service
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has decided to allow international calling card service in the country so that people can talk to their families abroad. BTRC officials said the commission last week approved the international calling card service but decided to limit the licences within three companies.