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.
Month: July 2013
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.
Gazipur polls strengthened case for caretaker government: Mannan
Accusing the government of trying to snatch people’s verdict in the just-concluded Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election, mayor-elect MA Mannan on Sunday said GCC polls proved that a free, fair and neutral election is not possible without a non-party caretaker…
People always prefer change, Muhith on city polls
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Sunday observed that the ruling Awami League-backed mayoral candidates of the recent elections to five city corporations suffered defeats as people always opt for change.
Create new world to make impossible possible: Yunus
Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has called upon the young generation to put in their best efforts to create a new world with grand purposes using the power of technology.
Provide registration to NDP if it is operational: HC
The High Court on Sunday asked the Election Commission (EC) to provide registration to National Democratic Party (NDP) within one month if the party is operational now.
President asks ACC to win people’s trust with visible acts
President Abdul Hamid on Sunday asked the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) to make their activities visible with a view to gaining trust and confidence of the common people of the country.
9 Hope crew rescued alive, 5 return to Chittagong
Nine crew members have so far been rescued alive from the partially capsised Bangladesh merchant ship MV Hope near Phuket, Thailand and five of them returned to Chittagong in another vessel, Buxmoon, on Sunday night.
Old vehicles targets of plan to reduce N’ganj traffic jam
The local administration will soon begin a crackdown on worn-out vehicles and unregistered rickshaws to free the city from traffic congestion during the holy month of Ramadan.
Quit power with dignity: BNP asks govt
Opposition BNP on Sunday claimed that their demand for restoration of the caretaker government system is now fully established with the people of Gazipur like those of four other cities giving their support to it by voting for the 18-party-backed…
14 export items to get subsidies
The government has decided to provide subsidies and cash incentives to 14 export items, including readymade garments (RMG), vegetables, ships and light engineering products.
FBCCI urges judicious electricity use during Ramadan
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Sunday urged the shop owners and managements of the shopping malls to abide by the decision of keeping shops open till 8pm during the first 10 days of the…
Four pirates lynched by mob
Four pirates were killed in a mob attack after a gunfight between rival pirate-groups in the Meghna estuary at Char Jahiruddin-Teliar Char area under Tajumuddin upazila on Saturday night.
Seminar on higher studies held at Bogra
A seminar titled on “Higher Education in North Bengal: Problems and Probabilities” held at TMSS auditorium in the town on Saturday.
Founding anniversary of RU celebrated
Rajshahi University (RU), the second largest educational institution of the country, celebrated its 60th founding anniversary amid enthusiasm and fanfare through various programmes on RU campus Saturday.
One crushed under wheels of train in Jhenidah
A youth was killed under the wheels of a train near Ullopara village under Kaligonj upazila in Jhenidah on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Badsha Mia, 25 son of Abdus Salam of Rasulpur village in Manikganj Sadar upazila.
Newborn allegedly killed by mother in Comilla
A newborn child was killed allegedly by its mother in Nangalkot upazila of the district early Sunday.