Terming the proposed budget a ‘surreal’ episode, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Friday said though a big budget sounds good, there is water in it and the election-centric violence might put it at risk.
Day: June 7, 2013
PM for polls as per parliamentary democracy
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday reaffirmed that the next general election would be held as per the parliamentary system of democracy and there would be no deviation in any way. She Urged the opposition to shun the path of…
Budget only has political risks: Muhith
Defending his Tk 2,22,490 huge budget for fiscal 2013-14, Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Friday said there exists no risk other than political one in implementation it.
Budget to trigger price hike, inflation: Moudud
BNP standing committee member Moudud Ahmed on Friday termed the proposed 2013-14 budget a big beautiful balloon and said it will push up inflation and the prices of essentials, and hamper the investment.
Death in police custody: 4 cops on 5-day remand
A Dhaka court on Friday placed four policemen on a five-day remand in connection with the killing of a businessman in police custody in Savar.
Farmers to pay a heavy price: Experts
The growers will have to pay a heavy price for the government move to heavily trim the allocation in the new budget for the agriculture sector against the backdrop of a downtrend in food prices in the international market.
WB launches Bangladesh Enterprise Survey 2013
The World Bank has launched the Enterprise Survey in Bangladesh to assess the business environment and investment climate barriers that limit economic growth.
12 state-owned enterprises given Tk 1,381cr in subsidy
The government has provided subsidy to the tune of Tk 1,381.83 crore to 12 state-owned enterprises in the outgoing fiscal year (2012-13).
Atrocious conditions in Bangladesh tanneries
Despite working 12 hours a day and exposing herself to toxic chemicals, 55-year old Taslima Begum, a tannery worker in Hazaribagh, an industrial neighbourhood in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, earns just US$40 per month.
316 development projects implemented in Netrakona
A total of 316 development projects have been implemented in the rural areas of ten upazilas of the district under rural infrastructure repair programme of the government during the current fiscal year. An official source said the government allocated 2,…
Printing houses make brisk business in Sylhet
Printing shops in the Sylhet city are up to their ears in work, bringing out posters, leaflets and others polls related materials as the city corporation elections are drawing closer. Market sources said the owners and employees of the publishing…
Dakshin Surma people want gas supply
Vehicular movement on Dhaka-Sylhet highway through Dakshin Surma upazila remained suspended for about an hour due to road blockade by locals on Monday. The police said they blocked the highway at around 10:00am demanding gas connection to their upazila. Under…
AL leader along with brother attacked in Shibganj
A ward level Awami League leader and his twin brother were critically injured in a terrorist attack by miscreants near Kalupur bridge under Durlavpur union in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj district Tuesday night. The injured persons are lecturer of Shibganj…
Farmers urged to grow Parija paddy for food security
Agriculture experts at a function here on Thursday urged the farmers to cultivate Parija Paddy, an indigenous variety, on high and medium high land to get additional crop during the off season to achieve country’s food security. “Generally, after the…
RAKUB marks success in developing agriculture
The Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has become successful in developing lot of the farmers by assisting them in enhancing agricultural output, speakers said here on Thursday. They were addressing a views-exchange meeting organised by Rangpur Zonal Office of RAKUB…
10 Jamaat-Shibir men held in Jhenidah
The Jhenidah police in three separate drives in different parts of the district have arrested 10 activists of the Jamaat and Shibir on Thursday early hours. The law enforcers have seized a toy shutter gun and some books and leaflets…
Pop Guru’s death anniversary observed
The second death anniversary of Azam Khan, the pioneer of pop music in the country, was observed in a befitting manner in the city on Wednesday.
Dhaka Premier League to begin July 1
The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Tuesday announced that the Dhaka Premier League, the country’s most popular one-day domestic competition, would begin on July 1.
Groundwater over-extraction may cause subsidence
Environment and experts at a seminar on Thursday stressed reducing dependency on groundwater use in producing water for Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa).
Veteran merchant Marco Polo
Marco Polo (1254-1324) was a Venetian merchant believed to have journeyed across Asia at the height of the Mongol Empire. He first set out at age 17 with his father and uncle, traveling overland along what later became known as…
Fast, furious Serena sets up Sharapova showdown
Serena Williams blitzed hapless Sara Errani 6-0, 6-1 in just 46 minutes on Thursday to reach her second French Open final where she’ll face defending champion Maria Sharapova for the title.
West Indies seek fresh Oval glory against Pakistan
West Indies will return to the scene of their Champions Trophy final win over England nine years ago when they face Pakistan in their 2013 tournament opener at The Oval on Friday.
Fruits festival held at DU
A Fruits Festival of Dristi, a cultural organisation, was held at Dhaka University (DU) Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) on Thursday.
IMF admits ‘notable failures’ in 2010 Greece rescue
The International Monetary Fund yesterday admitted to significant failures in the first Greek rescue that forced a second, larger bailout and left the country in a deep recession.
Tk 2,22,491 crore budget eying 7.2pc growth unveiled
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith today rolled out a Tk 2,22,491 crore national budget for the fiscal 2013-14 attaching priority to luring investments for higher growth.
BNP finds budget unimplementable, not ambitious
Opposition BNP on Thursday termed the proposed Tk 222,491-crore budget for fiscal 2013-14 not highly ambitious but unimplementable due to the sordid administration and economy.
Tk 6,852cr allocation proposed for Padma Bridge
The government has proposed a special allocation of Tk 6,852 crore for the Padma Multipurpose Bridge with a view to constructing the bridge with own fund.