A fisherman was feared drowned and two others injured during a clash aboard trawlers between two rival groups over fishing hilsa in the Baleshwar River at Morelganj upazila of Bagerhat on Monday.
Month: June 2013
TCB starts selling essentials in Rajshahi
Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has started selling essentials at fair prices through its authorized dealers in all eight districts of Rajshahi division on Sunday last, official sources said.
Rangpur Mayor asks for quality construction
Mayor of Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) and valiant freedom fighter Sharfuddin Ahmed Jhantu has directed the concerned authorities and contractors to ensure ensuring quality in all construction works.
WFP project helps ultra poor people in Gaibandha
A project entitled “Enhance Resilience to Disaster and the Effect of Climate Change” launched in January, 2013 has created positive impacts on the ultra poor in the district.
Holy Shab-e-Barat observed befittingly in districs
The holy Shab-e-Barat, largely known as night of fortune, was observed in a befitting manner with due religious fervour, solemnity, gaiety, rituals and festivity in the northern districts and elsewhere in the country last night.
Nawaz wants Musharraf face trial for treason
DHAKA: Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan’s new prime minister, has said that the former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, who is currently under house arrest, should face trial for treason.
Sirajganj road crash kills 7
At least seven people, including five members of a family, were killed when a CNG-run auto-rickshaw and a truck collided head-on at Raiganj Upazila in Sirajganj district on Tuesday.
BNP backs proposal of fine for indecent words
Opposition BNP has backed a ruling Awami League MP’s proposal for imposing fine to curb exchange of offensive remarks in Parliament.
India win Champions Trophy depriving England
India, the most vibrant side in the tournament, won the Champions Trophy, depriving England of their first ODI title in a global event. In truth India won a T20 match, for that is what this showpiece event had been reduced…
Lessons learned from B’desh factory collapse
NEW YORK – The recent Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 people highlights the serious risks that labor conditions can pose not only to workers, but also to organizations’ reputations, supply chains, and bottom lines.
Dhaka-Yangon approve Rohingya repatriation
Burma has approved, in principle, to restart a long-delayed voluntary repatriation program for Rohingya Muslim refugees living in the country, Bangladesh`s foreign Secretary Mohammad Shahidul Haque said.
Dhaka for Delhi SC’s help to train judges
NEW DELHI – Bangladesh Supreme Court’s senior-most and lone Hindu judge, Surendra Kumar Sinha, on Monday sought assistance of India’s Supreme Court in training their quota-riddled judiciary to infuse judicial discipline in them.
Wildlife migration detours
From: Allison Winter, ENN
Forest decline due to airborne particles
From: Andy Soos, ENN
Muhith criticised for contradicting BBS over agri growth
Dhaka – BNP chairperson’s adviser Osman Farruk on Sunday criticised Finance Minister AMA Muhith for contradicting Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) over the agricultural growth in the current fiscal.
Bangladesh on UK ‘high risk’ list
The United Kingdom will impose a £3,000 deposit for visa-seekers from Bangladesh and six other Asian and African countries. “Sunday Times” says that under the pilot scheme, visa-seekers from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya will have…
‘Chudurbudur’ won’t be deleted: Speaker
On Jun 9, BNP lawmaker Rahana Akter Ranu had warned the government using her local language that “there was no scope for chudurbudur” – dillydally – with opposition’s caretaker demand.
BCL, Juba League clash over tender, 2 killed
Two, including an 8-year old, were killed in an armed clash between two groups of Bangladesh Chhatra League and Juba League over a railway tender bid in Chittagong City on Monday.
Developing economies drivers of int’l trade growth: ICC
Dhaka – Developing economies remain the drivers of international trade growth despite the ever-rising level of regulation in the wake of the financial crisis and a clear trade finance gap for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the southern hemisphere,…
BNP accuses PM of violating election code of conduct
Dhaka – Opposition BNP on Monday alleged that the Prime Minister has violated the election code of conduct by forcing Awami League rebel candidate Jahangir Alam to stay off the race in the election to Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) slated…
Charges not supported by facts: SQ Chy
Dhaka – Defending himself the war crimes charges brought against him, BNP MP Salauddin Quader Chowdhury on Monday said the prosecution did not accuse him of being a psychopathic killer.
Khaleda back home from Singapore
Dhaka – BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia returned home on Monday night, after her weeklong tour of Singapore for medical treatment. Khaleda, also the leader of the opposition in parliament, arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 10:40pm in a flight…
Shab-e-Barat observed with solemnity
Dhaka – The holy Shab-e-Barat, believed to be the night of fortune, was observed across the country with due religious fervour. The Muslim devotees passed the night offering special prayers, reciting from the Holy Quran, holding milad mahfil, zikr, and…
Cabinet nods agri policy stressings jobs, food security
Dhaka – The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the ‘National Agriculture Policy 2013’ with the focus on agriculture production, alleviating poverty through generating jobs and highlighting food security.
9 women directors vow to resist ‘move to break up GB’
Dhaka – Nine women borrower directors of Grameen Bank on Monday sharply reacted to the recommendations of Grameen Bank Inquiry Commission to change its structure, and vowed to resist any move to grab the globally acclaimed microcredit organisation.
The deluge is upon us: The Bonn negotiations
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Atiur at unconventional monetary policy meet
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Atiur Rahman participated in a Banking and Monetary Policy related Governors’ panel discussion this morning (23 June, 2013) on the occasion of Annual General Meeting of Bank of International Settlements (BIS) at Basel.
Digital innovative fair inaugurated
A three day digital innovative fair organised by district administration was inaugurated at Narail Shilpakala Academy complex on Thursday June 20. Khulna divisional director of local government Abdul Hannan Biswas inaugurated the fair.
Reproductive health rights meet held in Netrakona
A views-exchange meeting on Adolescent Sex and Reproductive Health Rights” was held here on Sunday.
One killed, 4 injured in Jessore clash
A man was chopped to death and five others were injured in a bloody clash at Sajalpur- Jamtala village under Sadar upazila in the district last night.