China’s ambassador to Kathmandu was recently pictured in a traditional Nepali cap and silk scarf, digging with a spade to symbolise the laying of the foundations of a new dry port near the Tibet border.
Day: March 10, 2013
BGMEA voting ends, ballot count on
Counting votes began as Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) biennial polls for the 2013-2014 tenure ended peacefully on Sunday.
President flying to Singapore
President Mohammad Zillur Rahman will be flown to Singapore on Sunday night as he was suffering from respiratory complications.
Japan to lend $1bn for key schemes
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide a loan package worth $1.03 billion to implement four key projects including construction of the four-lane second Kanchpur, Meghna and Gumti Bridge.
Govt writing to 193 countries on political situation
The government has taken an initiative to send letters to 193 UN member states clearing the government’s position over the present political situation of the country.
Fakhrul, 7 other BNP leaders get bail
The High Court on Sunday granted four-week bail to eight top leaders of opposition BNP including party’s acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
ACC moves to seize Destiny Group’s assets
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has taken a move to seize all the movable and immovable property of controversial multilevel marketing company Destiny Group.
Business leaders’ move for govt-opposition dialogue
Senior business leaders are holding informal discussions for opening talks with the government and opposition parties and also present concrete proposals to bring an end to the present volatile political situation.
Govt committees for suppressing opposition: BNP
Criticising the Prime Minister for her call to form countrywide ‘Terrorism Prevention Committees’, senior BNP leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Sunday said the intention for forming such bodies is to suppress the opposition.
Jamaat registration: Chief Justice forms larger bench
Chief Justice Md Muzammel Hossain has formed a larger bench to hear a writ petition seeking termination of registration of the Jamaat-e-Islami. Justice M Enayetur Rahim on Sunday joined the special bench of Justices M Moazzam Husain and Quazi Reza-Ul…
Tarin gives vocal for title track in TV serial
For the first time popular TV actress Tarin gave her vocal for the title track of a drama serial titled “Swapnogulo Jonak Pokar Moto.”
Ashraful, Rahim boost Bangladesh
Mohammad Ashraful hit a superb century on comeback to boost Bangladesh’s hopes of avoiding a follow-on in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Comet Pan-STARRS at its brightest this weekend
Miriam Kramer A comet that just made its way into the Northern Hemisphere evening sky should be at its brightest this weekend, but it may be tricky for stargazers to see.
Bee venom destroys HIV, spares other cells
Nanoparticles containing bee venom toxin melittin can destroy human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) while at the same time leaving surrounding cells unharmed, scientists from Washington University School of Medicine reported in the March 2013 issue of Antiviral Therapy.