Awami League joint general secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif on Monday said there will be no impact of the defeats of the party-backed candidates in recent elections poll to five city corporations on the next parliamentary polls.
Month: July 2013
Fatal fashion: Movement seeks change of clothing production
By Claudia Buck
BGB, BSF guard smuggling, trafficking on Satkhira border
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday decided to strictly check smuggling and human trafficking through Satkhira frontiers.
RMG owner shot by local terrorist
A garment factory owner was shot and injured by an alleged local terrorist in the city’s Mirpur area on Monday.
US trade benefit, GSP: Committee to review Labour Act
The government has constituted a high-powered committee to further review the recently approved Labour Act following the withdrawal of GSP privilege by the US.
Civilising the drones
Dr. M. S. Haq
Court indicted 60 for Aminbazar lynching
A Dhaka court on Monday indicted 60 accused for the Aminbazar tragedy where six students were killed two years ago. Dhaka Second Additional Sessions Judge Mohammad Helaluddin gave the ruling and set Aug 25 for commencing hearing. Additional Public Prosecutor…
Ramadan vacation cut short for schools
The Education Ministry has cutback on the Ramadan vacation for educational institutions to make up losses caused by shutdowns and political unrest. Ministry officials said an order will be issued to this effect on Tuesday. Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid…
ICT: Nizam Ahmed deposes as DW-2 for SQ Chy
After concluding self-defence, war crimes accused BNP MP Salauddin Quader Chowdhury on Monday produced another defence witness (DW-2) for his plea of alibi to the effect that the accused was elsewhere, not at the scene of a crime allegedly committed.
Gagipur: Mannan visits Azmat’s house with sweets
The maiden Mayor of Gazipur City Corporation, MA Mannan, called on his arch-rival Azmat Ullah Khan at the latter’s residence with sweets and flowers on Monday.
EU reassures BD to help improve labour conditions
The European Union (EU) on Monday reassured Bangladesh of remaining engaged in improving the labour conditions in Bangladesh.
DCCI seeks Turkish investment
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Monday urged the Turkish entrepreneurs to invest in the prospective sectors of Bangladesh including renewable energy, wind energy, infrastructure, tourism and pharmaceuticals.
Two abductors held in Rajshahi
Local people caught two abductors from Mundumala Bazaar area under Tanore thana during their bid to abduct a madrasha student around 12-00 noon on Sunday.
Sylhet roads in bad shape
Some 40 roads in the Sylhet are in extremely poor condition for long but there is no initiative to repair.
BGB seizes heroin worth Tk 2 crore in Jessore
Border Guard Bangladesh personnel on Saturday night seized about 2 kilograms of heroin worth about Tk 2 crore raiding an intercity train going towards Khulna from Rajshahi.
Police ASI closed in Rajshahi
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.
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.