Expatriates’ Welfare Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain said 72 female workers will go to Hong Kong at the end of this month as part of first phase of manpower export to the country.
Month: April 2013
No hartal during O, A-level exams, demand guardians
English Medium School Students-Guardians Forum on Thursday urged the political parties not to enforce any agitation programme like hartal, blockade and long march during the upcoming O-level and A-level examinations beginning on May 7 under the Cambridge and Edexcel syllabuses.
AHRC concerned at sliding HR situation
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) on Thursday expressed grave concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Bangladesh, especially the safety of Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman in custody.
Khaleda denounces arrest, demands release
Terming Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman a strong voice against the government’s anti-people policy and repressive acts, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday expressed deep concern over his arrest.
BGMEA urged pol leaders for dialogue
BGMEA urge political leaders to sit & discuss a way out from political unrest Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Thursday urged the political leaders to sit for discussing a way out from the recent political unrest
Mahmudur on 13-day remand
A Dhaka court on Thursday placed Amar Desh acting editor Mahmudur Rahman on a 13-day remand in three cases filed with Tejgaon Police Station.
BNP had plan to overthrow govt: Ashraful
Awami League general secretary Syed Ashraful Islam on Thursday alleged that the main opposition BNP had a plan to overthrow the government through Hefajat-e-Islam’s recent rally in the city.
Regime change in Malaysia?
Dr.Chandra Muzaffar
Cameras to track tiger in Bangladesh census
Bangladesh is to launch a census of tigers this month living in the world’s largest mangrove forest in a bid to determine the full extent of the threat to their survival, AFP reported citing scientists.
Carbon emission efforts of some countries not enough
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Tuesday said some countries are not responding enough corresponding to their capabilities and endowment in curbing carbon emissions to tolerable limits.
Tigers leave for Zimbabwe Wednesday
A 15-member Bangladesh Cricket Team, led by wicket keeper cum batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, will leave here for Zimbabwe tomorrow (Wednesday) via Dubai in a hope to win all the series.
Ershad urges Hasina, Khaleda to meet, talk
Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad on Wednesday sent separate letters to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Leader of the opposition in parliament Khaleda Zia asking them to sit together to find out a way to resolve the ongoing political impasse.
Hasina asks Khaleda not to indulge in destructive acts
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the opposition leader to refrain from indulging in destructive activities and said there is nothing to gain through inflicting sufferings on the country’s common people in the name of movement and hartal.
AL invites destruction speculating Khaleda’s arrest: BNP
Accusing the government of spearheading propaganda of arresting BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, the main opposition BNP warned the government of a disastrous consequence if any such move is taken.
30 missing as bus plunges into river in Barisal
About 30 passengers went missing as a bus plunged into the Rangamati River at Goma Ferryghat in Bakerganj upazila on Wednesday afternoon.
PM meets acting President
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called on acting President Abdul Hamid at his resident in parliament area on Wednesday.
Next polls to be critical: Dipu Moni
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Wednesday said the next general election will be a critical threshold for Bangladesh’s journey onwards.
Shibir set to enforce hartal today
After three consecutive days’ nationwide hartal from Monday, the country goes into the grip of another shutdown as Islami Chhatra Shibir, the associate body of Jamaat-e-Islami, is set to enforce a countrywide daylong general strike on Thursday.
Country faces judicial terrorism: BNP
Dissatisfied over sending top opposition leaders to jail turning down their bail petitions, BNP joint secretary general Salauddin Ahmed on Sunday said the country is now facing judicial terrorism.
Prosecution wants ICT to send Alim to safe custody
State counsel filed a petition with International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 seeking to send BNP leader Abdul Alim, who was under trial for crimes against humanity during 1971 liberation war, in safe custody.
3 gas pipeline projects approved
The Cabinet Purchase Committee on Wednesday approved seven proposals, including the import of 50,000 metric tons of wheat.
Biman to increase fare on 7 routes
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is likely to increase ticket fare in seven routes to recover national flag carrier from huge loss.
Bismillah Group Scam: ACC to quiz bank officials
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) will quiz 12 officials of Jamuna Bank Limited in connection with the alleged swindling of Tk 1,100 crore from five commercial banks by Bismillah Group, a terry towel producer.
The fascinating Mansagar Lake of Jaipur
Adnan Faisal, back from Jaipur
The debate over B’desh Islamists’ demands
Mostafa Kamal Majumder
Walmart’s move to improve RMG fire safety standards
BENTONVILLE, Ark: As part of their ongoing commitment to improving fire safety standards in Bangladesh, today Walmart announced a $1.6 million donation to the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), a U.S. based NGO, to establish the Environmental Health and Safety…
Bangladesh taking ahead REDD+: Hasan Mahmud
Environment and Forests Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said Bangladesh has taken a major move to take the REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) agenda ahead.
Iraq: 10 years of unlearned lessons
The repercussions from the catastrophic Iraq war continue to reverberate around the world in various ways. Ten years on, fundamental lessons have not been learnt as Britain still insists on becoming embroiled in conflicts in Muslim countries. The latest is…
Logo, Mascot of 8th Bangladesh Games unveiled
The logo and mascot of the multi-sports 8th Bangladesh Games, to be held in 21 venues of the capital and adjoining areas from April 20-28, were ceremonially unveiled today (Sunday) at the NSC Tower Auditorium in the city.
Jackson feared stage assassination
Michael Jackson was allegedly afraid of being assassinated on stage shortly before his death.