Susan Scaffidi Contributing writer
Day: May 4, 2013
Bollywood marks India’s century of cinema
India’s movie industry toasted its 100th birthday on Friday with the release of two films celebrating its humble origins in the silent era and the influence of glamorous modern-day Bollywood.
Masakadza not worried by loss, 2nd ODI today
Zimbabwe batsman Hamilton Masakadza has said that the home side is not under pressure playing at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, a venue where they have lost to Bangladesh seven times in nine matches. He was the top-scorer in…
Khaleda’s 48-hr ultimatum to accept demand
Leader of the Opposition Begum Khaleda Zia on Saturday gave the government a 48-hour ultimatum to clearly announce that the next general election will be held under a non-party administration or face tougher programmes.
B’desh needs commitment; social dialogue: ILO
Echoing its DG’s call to translate the horror and regret into urgent actions to prevent further tragedy, visiting ILO Deputy Director General (DDG) Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo said here on Saturday Bangladesh needs a commitment to address the labour rights and…
Death toll from building collapse now 569
The death toll from the disastrous Rana Plaza collapse reached 569 on Saturday morning with the recovery of 30 more bodies from the ruins of the collapsed eight-storey building.
Hefajat set to stage ‘Dhaka Siege’ today
Hefajat-e-Islam Bangladesh is set to stage its ‘Dhaka Siege’ programme on Sunday and vowed to make it a complete success despite repeated requests by the government to withdraw the demonstration programme.
Saudi Arab to consider iqama transfer for BD
Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, assured to take necessary measures to facilitate iqama transfer of Bangladeshi workforce in the Kingdom.
‘Court to decide on detained BNP leaders’
Home Minister Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir on Saturday said it is the jurisdiction of the court to grant bail to the detained BNP leaders being tried on charges of criminal acts.
34 more students hospitalised in Manikganj
Some 34 more schoolgirls were admitted to hospital with stomach pain in Shivalaya Upazila of the district on Saturday morning.
Bangladesh garment sector concerns Congresswoman
Congresswoman Grace Meng, the first ever Asian-American from New York elected in the present Congress, expressed her concern over negative impact in Bangladesh garment sector after Savar building collapse.
Opposition takes path of anarchy despite talk offer: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the opposition has taken the path of anarchy despite the offer of dialogue. The PM’s reaction was in response to the giving of 48-hour ultimatum by BNP chief Begum Khaleda Zia to accept…
Experts for reforms to improve corporate governance
Experts at a discussion here on Saturday recommended reforms in the regulations and guidelines for financial institutions in the country to ensure better corporate governance (CG) in the sector.
3 RMG factories shut as cracks found
The authorities of three garments including Vertex Ltd shut their factories as cracks found in buildings at Tetuljhora in Savar of the city.
Savar Tragedy: Bgmea lingers probe report submission
Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) asked its probe body to submit the report on Savar Rana Plaza collapse within 10-day after the completion of rescue operation.
B’desh capital market fair in London in June
In an effort to attract investors living in the UK, expatriate businessmen will host a fair, titled ‘Bangladesh Capital Market Fair’ in London, the home of the biggest Bengali-speaking community outside Bangladesh, on June 24.