An ASI of police of Detective Branch of Rajshahi Metropolitan unit and a constable has been closed to Rajshahi Police Lines for their alleged connection with drug-traders.
Day: July 8, 2013
Fortnight long Barisal division tree fair begins
The fortnight long Barisal divisional tree fair started at Bangabandhu Udyan premises of the city Sunday.
Jamaat backed candidate elected Sylhet City Councillor
Jamaat-backed candidate Abdul Muhit Jabed was elected the councillor of ward 16 at the Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) yesterday. Jabed begged 2501 votes while his rival Jamal Ahmed begged 2377 votes.
2 BCL activists injured by miscreants at SUST
Two activists of the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) unit Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) were injured in an attack by unknown miscreants near the vice-chancellor’s residence on the campus on Sunday night.
Benapole Customs revenue target cut by 12 pc
The revenue target for Benapole land port for the current fiscal 2013-14 has been reduced to Tk 2,350 crore, which is 12 per cent less than that of the outgoing fiscal 2012-13.
Sick cottage industries made profitable in Rajshahi
The industrial estate of Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) in Rajshahi metropolis has started making profit with investment by some of the country’s big companies.
Three indigenous girls rescued from Faridpur
Police yesterday rescued three young indigenous girls from Faridpur-Rajbari crossing on Dhaka-Khulna highway while they were being taken to Jessore from Dhaka on a passenger coach.
Two Jamaat leaders held in Jessore
Police arrested two local leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami from Dhakuria Bazar area in Monipur upazila on Sunday night.
Benapole road crash kills youngman
A young man was killed in a road accident in Navaran area of Sharsha upazila on Sunday.
Will Paulinho’s Tottenham move spark an influx?
With Brazil’s Paulinho joining Tottenham and Argentina’s Gonzalo Higuain heavily linked with Arsenal, some top-class South American talent is heading to the Premier League’s north London clubs.
England name initial women’s squad to face Australia
England have named an initial 18-player squad for the women’s Ashes against Australia, which starts on 11 August.
Historic chat with Michelle Obama and Laura Bush
It’s something we’ve never seen before, let alone in Africa: first ladies Michelle Obama and Laura Bush sharing the stage for a conversation in Tanzania. And ABC News’ Cokie Roberts had the best seat in the house—the only other seat…
Gazipur defeat great danger signal for Govt: Ershad
Chairman of Jatiya Party HM Ershad on Monday termed the defeat of Ajmot Ullah Khan in the just concluded Gazipur City Corporation election as a great danger signal no-10 for the ruling Awami League led 14-party grand alliance government.
Islamic economics, banking seminar mark IBBL branch opening
A seminar on “Islamic Economics and Banking” was held on Tuesday at the occasion of inauguration of 278th Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited at Sonaimuri, Noakhali.
Islamaic finance workshop held at IFIL head office
A day long workshop on Islamic Finance was held at the Board Room of Islamic Finance and Investment Limited Head Office on Sunday.
Retailers in Bangladesh garment safety deal
A group of 70 international retailers has agreed a programme of safety inspections at garment factories in Bangladesh in the wake of a devastating building collapse that killed more than 1,100 people in April.
Environmental complaiance in tanneries assured
A recent report by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused tanneries in Bangladesh of’ ‘systemic human rights violations’ putting on dock an industry that has emerged as a major supplier of leather for footwear and suitcases, belts and bags…
Air pollution set to influence Asian monsoon
KATHMANDU – Increased air pollution before and during the Asian summer monsoon will change rainfall patterns across Asia, as well as the regional and global climate, a gathering of atmospheric scientists in Nepal has heard.
Food security needs more holistic agriculture
Agricultural experts have called for more holistic agricultural innovation to achieve global food security.
Help disaster victims to stay, not relocate
Max Martin
Morsi supporters shot dead at barracks
At least 51 people have been killed in violence outside the headquarters of the Republican Guard in Cairo, according to the head of Egypt’s emergency services.
BNP’s Iftar diplomacy
A BNP delegation handed over the invitation card to Awami League Deputy Office Secretary Mrinal Kanti Das at Dhanmondi party office.
Andy Murray wins Wimbledon title, makes history
Andy Murray won his first Wimbledon title and ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s champion with a hard-fought victory over world number one Novak Djokovic.
Lessons of Gazipur city election
Mostafa Kamal Majumder
Intel lunches 4th generation core processor
Intel on Sunday launched the 4th Generation Core Processor to give better experience in computer using as the update version of the processor that would increase 50 per cent battery life along with double graphic performance over the previous one.
Special B’desh police to ensure tourists’ safety
Bangladesh’s tourist police initiative, that began in the popular Cox’s Bazar beach town this year as a pilot project, will soon become an official force across the entire country, said an visiting official Saturday.
Affordable Internet data offer for robi subscribers
Robi Axiata Limited, the leading mobile phone operator, has introduced internet data bundle offers for its valued subscribers for a better data experience on the Robi network.
‘Reasons behind Gazipur debacle will be probed’
Minister for Communication Obaidul Quader on Sunday said they would probe the reasons at party level behind the defeat in the Gazipur City Corporation election.
First B737-700 for Regent Airways arrives
The first Boeing Next Generation 737-700 aircraft of Regent Airways – the country’s leading private airline, has arrived at Dhaka on Thursday.
Perpetrators of politicising business escaped responsibily
Speakers at a roundtable on Sunday emphasised the need for not mixing up politics with business and business with politics.