Private clinics and pathological laboratories in Sylhet district have been rendering sub-standard health service to patients.
Month: June 2013
JCD enter the SUST campus after 54 months
Tensions prevailed on the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet as the ousted opposition Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal( JCD) men staged a comeback on the campus on 27th June, Thursday for the first time after around 4 and half…
Day of against Drug Abuse observed in Bogra
International Day against Drug Abuse was observed in Bogra through discussion meeting, human chain and colourful procession on June 26.
Sylhet Hindus for repeal of bill on temple assets
Hindus in Sylhet held demonstrations on Wednesday demanding immediate cancellation of the proposed draft ‘Temple property management, recovery and protection law-2013’.
Discussion, rally on B’deshi Idol at C’nawbganj
A discussion meeting and a rally were held on the occasion of the launching of Bangladesh Idol programme of SA TV in Chapainawabganj on Friday.
One electrocuted in Kahalu
A man died of electrocution in Jogarpara village under Kahalu upazila of Bogra district on Wednesday.
Kidnappers’ gang rounded up in Sylhet
Police on Wednesday arrested a member of an alleged international gang of kidnappers from the city’s Kazi Elias area.
Road digging increases sufferings in Sylhet
Dilapidated roads have become causes of public sufferings, and obstacles to the smooth movement of vehicles in the Sylhet city.
One held with phensidyl in Bogra
Police arrested one person allegedly for possessing phensidyl under Dupchanchia upazila in Bogra district on Thursday.
Adequate fruit trees must for nutrition, eco-balance
Raising of adequate fruit-bearing trees is very important for ensuring nutritional demands plus ensuring food security, ecological balance and biodiversity.
Two Hijbut Tahrir members held in Ctg
Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) arrested two alleged members of banded militant outfit Hijbut Tahrir from Andarkillah crossing under city’s Kotwali thana on Friday.
Road accident kills two in Khulna
A woman and her newborn nephew were killed and three others injured in a road accident on Sher-e-Bangla road in the city on Friday morning.
India, B’desh to save hilsa from extinction
Dhaka: As over-fishing in the Bay of Bengal takes a toll on the population of hilsa – the silvery tropical fish savoured in India and Bangladesh as the quintessential Bengali delicacy – experts from both the countries are seeking joint…
Japan to train junior civil servants, pact inked
Bangladesh signed a grant agreement with Japan on Thursday to send junior civil servants there for training.
US suspends GSP over worker safety, Dhaka decries
By MATTHEW MOSK (@mattmosk)
Bangladesh polders under threat
Changing weather patterns, poor maintenance and lack of investment are taking their toll on Bangladesh’s extensive polder system, viewed by many as a first line of defence for coastal communities against tidal surges, experts say.
Financial inclusion and SME financing
Dr. Atiur Rahman
‘Latest News’ at Airtel caller tune
Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, announced the launch of “News Tunes” for its mobile customers in Bangladesh.
Al-Arafah Bank opens new branch in city
Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd (AIBL) opens its 103rd branch at West Chowdhuripara, Rampura in the city recently. Bank’s chairman Badiur Rahman inaugurated the branch as chief guest. Director Abdul Malek Mollah was present as special guest.
BIA president opens non-life insurance basic course
The inauguration ceremony on basic course on non-life insurance organized by Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) was held in the city recently. 27 officers from non-life insurance companies participated in the 15th basic course on non-life insurance, says a press release.
HBFC earns Tk 152cr profit last fiscal
The Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC) has earned a net profit of Tk. 151.79 crores in the fiscal year 2011-2012. During the year, the amount of loan disbursement is Tk. 294.84 crores. The amount of loan disbursed increased by…
India: Stop misuse of counterterrorism laws – HRW
(New York) – Authorities in India should conduct an independent review of apparent politically motivated terrorism charges filed against performers in a Dalit cultural group, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday. Members of Kabir Kala Manch, charged in 2011 under…
The China syndrome: Winner take all
Dr. Sudhindar Sharma
No pol case withdrawal on govt demand: ACC chair
The newly appointed chairman of Anti-Corruption Commission Md Bodiuzzaman on Thursday said no political case irrespective of party identity would be withdrawn as per the recommendation of the government so long as he would be there as the chief of…
Amar Desh case pending; Diganta, I. TV aired false news: Inu
Minister for Information Hasanul Haq Inu on Thursday said, the publication of Dainik Amar Desh will remain suspended till the final disposal of the case pending with the court.
Is Suranjit’s talks offer filibustering or real?
Awami League senior leader Suranjit Sengupta on Thursday called upon the opposition to sit across the table to discuss the election time government.
Book on Tarique’s politics unveiled at Ocford
The publication ceremony of a book titled Political thought of Tarique Rahman, senior vice chairman of the opposition BNP, was held at Cambridge University in the UK on Wednesday.
PM holds meeting with Ershad
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a one-to-one meeting with Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad at the PM’s Sangsad Bhaban office on Thursday.
Mandela’s health improved overnight
The office of the South African president says Nelson Mandela’s health improved overnight, and his condition remains critical but is now stable.
Let Grameen Bank function on its own: Fakhrul
Terming the move to split Grameen Bank a conspiracy, BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday urged the government to shun its hegemony and let the Nobel-winning microcredit institution to function on its own.