DMP says it has no adequate manpower, logistical support to solve the problem Illegal parking on city roads, reckless driving, lack of proper laws and weak execution of the existing ones cause traffic congestion in the capital city of Dhaka, said traffic management experts. Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Joint Commissioner (Traffic), Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said the ... Read more
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Local footwear pulls in top world retailers
Bangladeshi exporters look to brighter days ahead Bangladesh’s footwear industry has attracted attention of globally known chain retails that now consider buying shoes from here in a bid to diversify their sourcing base. Global retail chains such as JC Penny, Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Wal-Mart, which now buy clothes from Bangladesh, are contacting leading ... Read more
Declaration for survival
Climate-hit countries critical of inaction of rich nations, vow to fight the fallout together The worst hit climate vulnerable countries have emphasised developing their own capacities to fight the effects of climate change instead of sitting idle and waiting for assistance from developed countries. The determination was expressed at the end of a two-day Climate ... Read more
Chaos over bus fares
No govt decision yet, but operators charge commuters higher Ignoring the government’s directive, many bus operators have already started charging extra fares following the latest fuel price hike. Passengers yesterday alleged that the operators are charging them higher fares inconsistent with the rate of oil price rises. The launch owners, though, are pushing for an ... Read more
Battle of Plassey in paintings
New York based Bangladeshi experimental artist Firoz Mahmud’s solo art exhibition titled Dismal Cry of Heritage is going on at the Bengal Gallery of Fine Art at Dhanmondi. Most of the 31 artworks on display at the 10-day exhibition feature the historic Battle of Plassey, which is considered a turning point in the history of ... Read more
Humayun Ahmed’s solo book fair opens
With prayers for a quick recovery of litterateur Humayun Ahmed, the 63rd birth anniversary of the celebrated writer was observed in and outside of the country yesterday. The iconic writer-dramatist-filmmaker is now in New York for his colon cancer treatment, celebrated his 63rd birth anniversary amidst his friends and family in the USA. To mark ... Read more
Bus fare hike not now
Govt wants to re-fix fares after further discussion, CNG price hike The government yesterday decided not to increase transport fares right now although transport owners have been pushing for a hike following the fuel price hike Thursday night. The fares will be increased, likely next month, after another round of fuel and CNG price hike, ... Read more
Girl kills herself
A class-VII girl committed suicide yesterday after being subjected to stalking in Dakkhin Keraniganj area, alleged the victim’s family. Thirteen-year-old Amena Akhter, daughter of Md Habibullah, was a student of Baghapur High School and College. According to family sources, Amena’s mother found her hanging
Internet users kept at bay
Speed of Internet now as slow as a snail The absence of guidelines to ensure a fixed subscriber base under a certain bandwidth (Internet speed) has prompted internet service providers (ISPs) to provide too many connections, which has resulted in decreased speed at the subscriber’s end. Officials of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) said they ... Read more
Ordeal at DMCH
Mismanagement, lack of care make patients suffer Rajibul Islam wants to forget his maiden visit to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. On Thursday, this 19-year-old took his father to the hospital in a serious condition. With them was his worried mother. Mofizur Rahman, Rajibul’s father and also a police constable, survived a massive stroke just a ... Read more
SC website hacked
Repaired after several hours The official website of the Supreme Court was hacked yesterday. Information technology experts of the court, however, recovered it around 8:00pm. Following the hacking, the webpage read “Oops…You Got Hacked” with rap music playing in the background. The hackers on the webpage identified themselves as “Bangladeshis Underground Hacker”
Dhaka Univ student arrested
The detective branch police on Thursday arrested a Dhaka University student in connection with the killing of a ramp model, Tahia Tabassum Adrita. The arrested was identified as Ashish Karmaker alias Rehan, 23, a 4th year law department student. A team of detectives arrested Rehan from the Doyel Chatar area on the university campus
‘Sky is the limit for Banglalink’
Orascom Telecom Group CEO reflects his thoughts on Bangladesh market The view from Orascom Telecom Holding’s group CEO’s office is breathtaking. You can see the mighty river Nile flowing right through the Egyptian capital Cairo. You can tell why they call this longest river in the world the lifeline of the country and watch the ... Read more
CNG price to skyrocket
Govt plans similar prices for CNG, diesel; experts argue justification; unhappy gas station owners mull strike Having hiked CNG prices twice this year, the government now mulls a third raise by December to close the gaps between CNG and diesel prices. “The price of CNG [compressed natural gas] is likely to increase by this year, ... Read more
Cattle missed markets
Helpless buyers forced to pay hefty prices, claim crisis was created Zafrul Hasan Babul, a resident of Mirpur-12, failed for the first time to buy any sacrificial animal due to severe supply shortage in all the 15 cattle markets of the city since Sunday morning, the last day before Eid-ul-Azha. Babul, who had been trying ... Read more
80 lakh animals sacrificed
Rawhide supply up 23pc, prices fall 10pc Supply of rawhide following Eid-ul-Azha this year is expected to be satisfactory, but its price will be lower than it was last year due to slack demand for leather and leather products in the global market, industry officials have said. The manufacturers, however, reckon the price drop will ... Read more
Sculpture mocks sculptor
It was supposed to be a symbol of our pride, the Bengal Tiger. But what is it on the southern side of the Sonargaon intersection? Is it a buffalo? Or a bear in yellow and black stripes perhaps? The cub next to it lying on the ground can never be a tiger cub. What is ... Read more
150 software firms await 3G boon
Dhaka: About 150 software firms have been waiting for more than a year for the launch of the 3G technology. The government launch of the 3G technology will not only prove to be good news for telecom operators, a number of firms that develop software for 3G-enabled mobile phones for foreign buyers, at cheaper prices, ... Read more
Bipasha Hayat’s solo painting exhibition begins today
Popular TV actress Bipasha Hayat’s 10-day solo painting exhibition titled ‘The Journey Within’ will begin today at the Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts in the city’s Dhanmondi area. Bipasha’s father noted TV actor and director Abul Hayat will inaugurate the exhibition as chief guest, while renowned artist Rafiqun Nabi and art critic Dr Syed Manzoorul ... Read more
Grand finale of ‘Khudey Gaanraj’ tonight
Grand finale of popular children reality show ‘Khudey Gaanraj’ will take place at MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong tonight. The grand finale will begin at 7:35pm. The event will broadcast live on Channel i. To encourage the participant children country’s two legendary singers – Runa Laila and Sabina Yasmin – will join the gala function ... Read more