The presence of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad in Singapore for medical check up during the same period has given rise to a speculation that they might have talks on election issues there.
Month: June 2013
Jute cultivation acreage ‘marks 7pc rise’
Jute cultivation acreage marked a rise by 7 percent this fiscal compared to that of the previous fiscal, said officials at the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) on Monday.
Pol stability, investment can simplify budget execution: BEA
Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) on Monday said implementation of the budget proposed for fiscal 2013-2014 depends on effective handling of 14 issues that include giving a boost to foreign and private sector investment and bringing pace in ADP implementation with…
‘Opponents of Padma Bridge with local financing WB agents’
President of Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) Dr Abul Barkat on Monday said those opposing the construction of Padma Bridge, the country’s largest-ever infrastructure project, with own funding are World Bank agents.
Draft Ticfa deal with US gets Cabinet nod
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of Trade and Investment Cooperation Framework Agreement (Ticfa), aiming to boost trade relations with the USA and bring dynamism in trade and investment between the two countries.
Loan scam: ACC grills 4 Sonali Bank officials at jail gate
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday interrogated detained four officials of Sonali Bank in connection with the much-talked-about Sonali Bank loan scam of Tk 3,500 crore.
Dhaka Board out with list
Within hours of the Supreme Court clearing admissions based on GPA grades, the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Dhaka has come out with a list of students selected for admission to Class Eleven.
SQ Chowdhury himself defends his case
Detained war crimes accused Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, MP on Monday appeared in the witness box from the dock to defend his case as the first defence witness (DW-1).
Formulate Human Rights rules as per Act: HC
The High Court on Monday issued a rule upon the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and its chairman to explain in four weeks as to why they should not be directed to formulate rules as per section 30 of the…
72-hr hartal in hill districts against land bill from Today
Parbatya Bangalee Chhatra Parishad (PBCP) and Parbatya Nagarik Parisahd will enforce a 72-hour hartal in the three hill districts from Tuesday protesting the approval to the CHT Land Commission (Amendment) Bill by the cabinet.
B’desh efforts in population management lauded
Outgoing UNFPA rep lauds B’desh efforts in population management Bangladesh continues to move in the right direction, one step after next, in the areas of population management and promoting sexual and reproductive health, the UNFPA Country Representative in Bangladesh said…
‘Reviving stock investors’ confidence still a challenge’
Reviving the confidence of general investors still remains a big challenge for the government and punishing the stock manipulators involved in the 2010 stock market debacle should be a priority task to make that happen, said a leading economic think…
Response to WB Padma report: Muhith blames ACC for ‘delay’
Finance Minister AMA Muhith has blamed the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) for the delay in the response to the World Bank’s report on the Padma bridge project saying he did not get the requisite documents from watchdog in time.
Woman killed in Bogra road accident
A woman was killed and three others injured in an accident on Bogra-Naogaon road at Tishigari in Dupchanchia upazila of Bogra district on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Hasina Begum, 35, wife of Belal Hossain Gobindapur village under Dupchanchia…
Old man dies falling from tree in Chandpur
An old man died after falling from a tree at Kawnia village in Faridganj upazila on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Sirajul Haque,60, son of late Imam Uddin of the village. Officer-in-charge of Faridganj Police Station said Sirajul suddenly…
Police recover body in Adamdighi
Police recovered a dead body from Kayetpara village under Adamdighi upazila in Bogra on Sunday noon. The deceased, 24, was yet to be identified but worn an ash color shirt and cheek lungi. Police said that the local found the…
Arms recovered in Narail
Narail Sadar thana police recovered a foreign made pistol, one round bullet, a shutter gun, four round bullets of it and arrested three youngmen in this connection from Dighalia village under sadar upazila of the district on Sunday June 16.…
Indefinite transport strike begins in Khulna
To press a 13-ponit demand a section of Bangladesh Transport Workers Union enforced an indefinite strike in Khulna Division since Monday morning. Five main demands are increasing workers’ salary and festival allowance, ensuing their security, end to extortion and harassment…
Madrasah student dies from stab wounds in Netrakona
A madrasah student who received stab injuries in an attack allegedly by his classmates in the district town on Saturday night died at a hospital on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Abdul Mannan, 14, student of Darul Zannat Hafezia…
2 children drown in Chandpur
Two children drowned in ponds in separate incidents at two different villages of Faridganj upazila on Sunday. A 10-year-old schoolgirl drowned in a pond at Hasa village of the upazila on Sunday noon. The deceased was identified as Asma Akhter,…
BNP-man killed by miscreants in Khulna
A man was killed in an attack by miscreants in Cemetery Road area of the city on Sunday morning. The deceased was identified as Delwar Hossain Dilu, 55, former president of Dumuria unit BNP. Witnesses said a group of miscreants…
Bumper summer vegetables output expected in Narail
Farmers and crops specialists of the district Agricultural Extension Department (AED) are expecting over 35,140 tonnes of summer vegetables would be produced in three upazilas of the district during the current season. District Agriculture Extension Department (DAED) sources said, a…
UP chairman killed in Jhenidah
A union parishad (UP) chairman was killed in an attack by unidentified miscreants in the town on Sunday night. The deceased identified as Ruhul Biswas, 48, son of Golam Ali Biswas of Bagutia in sadar upazila was the chairman of…
New Book: History of Press in Bagladesh
A History of the Press in Bangladesh has arrived in the market. Mohammad Golam Kibriya is the author of the book. At a cursory glance a reader will find that it is not only a chronicle but also a book…
Cabinet clears TICFA deal draft
The Cabinet on Monday cleared the draft of the Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (Ticfa), that Bangladesh feels will reduce chances of unilateralism by the US in areas of trade and investment.
College admission guidelines suspended
The college admission guidelines of the Education Ministry has been suspended only for Notre Dame College, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court ruled on Monday.
Voter turnout 8 percent less than 2008
In each of the four cities where corporation polls took place last Saturday, the number of cancelled votes were more than those secured by Mayor candidates who ended up third.
PM’s speech alarming: Fakhrul
The BNP is ‘alarmed’ by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s parliament speech on Sunday, the party’s acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said Monday.
Health benefits of green coffee bean extract
Chlorogenic acid, the key component of green coffee bean extract, is a powerful natural anitoxidant which combats free radicals in the blood stream. The affect is to slow down the aging process, and improve circulation and muscle tone. The major…
ACSU report on BPL corruption delayed
There will be more delays in the submission of the ICC’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit report on alleged cricket corruption in the Bangladesh Premier League, according to BCB president Nazmul Hassan.