Move to facilitate traffic from city’s eastern part to Motijheel The government expects to start construction of a new loop at Sayedabad point of Khilgaon Flyover in October to maximise the structure’s benefit for the people in adjacent areas. Vehicles from Pragati Sarani and the capital’s eastern part Madartek, Bashabo and Sipahibagh will have direct ... Read more
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Pedestrians lose pavement to encroachers
Hawkers and others however, are having the time of their life With the Dhaka City Corporation and Dhaka Metropolitan Police at a loss on how to clear the city’s pavements, walking has become a tedious affair for pedestrians. Hawkers and other encroachers, however, are having the time of their life, as they continue to rule ... Read more
Sharmin Lucky @DS Café
Her initiation into the cultural arena happened with recitation. Her elocutionary skills soon fetched her gigs doing voice-overs for TV commercials. Then “Siddiqua Kabir’s Recipe” happened and she became a celebrity overnight. Currently one of the most familiar and popular faces and voices on the small screen, Sharmin Lucky was at DS Café last week ... Read more
PM warns against water, power supply disruptions
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the ‘culprits’ who are behind load-shedding and water crisis during Iftar and Sehri will be identified and be given exemplary punishment. “We don’t have that much of power and water shortage which may cause sufferings to people during the Iftar and Sehri,” she said during a meeting with ... Read more
Eat less, Faruk says
Minister gives solution to avoid food adulteration Commerce Minister Faruk Khan on Thursday advised consumers to limit consumption to curb food adulteration. “Please eat less than your requirement. This technique will ease all problems. If you eat minimum, it will reduce many problems. If you control your eagerness of eating, the businessmen will get a ... Read more
BNP MP, two other lawyers arrested
Three lawyers including BNP lawmaker Syeda Asifa Ashrafi Papiya were arrested on Thursday afternoon just after a High Court judge felt embarrassed to hear their bail plea in connection with a criminal case filed against them. The other two lawyers are Towhidul Islam and his associate Abu Bakar Siddiqiue Rajan. The 10 others accused lawyers ... Read more
Turn in wealth info in 30 days
HC asks Rajuk boss to examine graft by his officials The High Court yesterday directed the officials of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) to submit their wealth statements to the Rajuk chairman in 30 days. The officials will have to do so, so that the chairman can asses whether they are performing their duties honestly or ... Read more
Remarks of judges motivated: Alamgir
Scuffle at Court BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s advance remarks on different issues are being reflected in the judgments of the higher courts. He has alleged that the government has forced people and judiciary to stand face to face bringing political matters in the court ... Read more
Dipu Moni’s statement draws flak
Expressing concern about Foreign Minister Dipu Moni’s recent statements about the country’s indigenous people, 15 noted rights activists yesterday said such statements betray the spirit of the Liberation War and insult those who believe in diversity and plurality. In a statement, they said the spirit of the Liberation War was of democracy, pluralism and
Commuter train by next year
20 Chinese trains to ply in Dhaka, Ctg Modern trains will be introduced in Dhaka and Chittagong by the next year to make commuting with their adjoining districts fast and easier. Bangladesh Railway (BR) and Tangshan Railway Vehicle Company Ltd, a Chinese private firm, inked an agreement on the $58.31 million project at the railway ... Read more
Women entrepreneurship and our commitment
Tarique Afzal for The Daily Star “Entrepreneur” is a French word that means “undertake”. Women entrepreneurship is inherent as they are naturally endowed with the qualities of entrepreneurship. Instincts of a woman generate enormous strength and determination that drive the fear away from them. Entrepreneurship for a woman remains an innate quality and thus is ... Read more
DU in serious financial crisis
UGC yet to disburse budgetary allocation; July salaries provided from other sources Dhaka University is facing an acute financial crisis as it has not yet received its budgetary allocation from the University Grants Commission. The DU authority had to pay the salaries of its teachers, officials and other employees for July with money collected from ... Read more
JS goes into session on August 18
The 10th session of the ninth Jatiya Sangsad will begin on August 18 amid uncertainty about the return of the boycotting main opposition BNP to the House. President Zillur Rahman called the session as per article 72 (1) of the Constitution, a parliament secretariat source said on Wednesday. President called the 10th session during the ... Read more
Kindergarten schools come under watch
200 of over 75,000 institutions obtain registration The government has made registration mandatory for nursery, preparatory or kindergarten schools, apparently bringing an end to the long-standing practice of not following any rules while establishing or running these institutions. From now on, anyone seeking to establish a nursery or kindergarten school has to follow some
World of solitude
Kibria Exhibition at Bengal Gallery To pay homage to the great artist Mohammad Kibria, Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts has organised a 15-day long special exhibition, titled “Tribute to Mohammad Kibria”. The exhibition is now on at Bengal Gallery in Dhanmondi. The exhibition comprises Kibria’s artworks from the collections of Matiur Rahman, editor of the ... Read more
Dreek rocks the youngsters
Dreek, a promising musical band, has been rocking the young music lovers of the country with their strong lyrics quality music since it emerged. As a talented entity in the Bangladesh rock panorama, Dreek has already been elected as a member of Bangladesh Musical Band Association just right after winning the 6th position in the ... Read more
Aupi Karim faces accident in Germany
Popular TV actress Aupi Karim is now passing her days with a serious injury after facing a road accident in Germany. Now she has to stay there for her higher study on landscape architecture. She fortunate survived in the accident recently. It was disclosed from her facebook status recently where she mentioned that after completing ... Read more
Maasranga Television goes on air
First HD TV channel in Bangladesh Private channel Maasranga Television started its journey through airing over an hour-long inaugural programme live on July 30. The inaugural ceremony was held at the Ball Room of Radisson Water Garden Hotel. The programme featured different items including music and dance. A documentary highlighting the culture and heritage of ... Read more
40 industries get gas link, no hope for 57 CNG filling stations
Amid the ongoing gas crisis, the government has given new connections to some 40 industries, but there is no hope for 57 CNG filling stations waiting for their turns for the last two years. The domestic and commercial consumers and captive power producers will also have to wait till 2013 to see an improvement in ... Read more
PM wants new site soon
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday directed the authorities concerned to complete a feasibility study on the selection of a new site for the proposed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib International Airport within a week. The premier issued the directive while presiding over the weekly Cabinet meeting at the secretariat, a minister told New Age