The import of onion, a key cooking ingredient, from neighbouring country Myanmar has started to ensure sufficient supply in the overheated market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, said a Commerce Ministry official on Monday.
Month: August 2013
PM complains of int’l conspiracy against Padma Bridge project
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said there was an international conspiracy against the funding of the much-hyped Padma Bridge project.
Govt’s main concern to protect Grameen Bank: Muhith
Alleging again that Prof Muhammad Yunus has been lying about splitting Grameen Bank into pieces, Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Monday said the first concern of the government is now to protect the bank its reputation and style.
District budget in future for balanced dev: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the government would go for district budget in near future for decentralisation of power and balanced development of the country.
DCCI asks Indian businessmen to invest in B’desh
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday urged the Indian entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh enjoying the investment-friendly packages and incentives offered by the government to the foreign investors.
Expos on textile, RMG begin in city Sept 5
Three comprehensive international exhibitions with focus on the entire textile and garment sector of the country will begin in the city on September 5.
Dhaka elected vice-chair of CSA, UN-WTO
Bangladesh has been elected vice-chair of the Commission for South Asia (CSA), United Nations-World Tourism Organisation in the meeting of Regional Commission for South Asia (CSA) held in Zimbabwe on Sunday.
Sons kill octogenarian father for land in Comilla
An octogenarian man was chopped to death allegedly by his three sons for land in Monoharganj Upazila early Monday.
‘Strengthening village courts for ensuring justice at grassroots stressed’
Speakers at a participatory meeting have stressed for strengthening the village courts through enhancing capacities of all stakeholders including public representatives to ensure justice to the grassroots level rural people.
Aus harvest continues, bumper production in N-region forecast
Harvest of Aus paddy continues in full swing now predicting bumper production in northern Bangladesh this season, farmers, experts and officials in the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said.
AJL extended meeting held in Netrakona
An extended meeting of Bangladesh Awami Jubo League (JL) Netrakona district unit was held on its office premises in Chotabazer area here last night.
Youth commits suicide in beloved’s house in Gazipur
A young man committed suicide by hanging himself in his beloved’s at Banmala in Tongi upazila on Saturday failing to marry her.
BSF recovers electrocuted youth’s body in Satkhira
Members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday recovered the body of a Bangladeshi young man, who died from electrocution, on Boikari border in Sadar upazila early Sunday.
2 held with pistol, bullets in Gopalganj
Detective Branch (DB) of police on Sunday evening arrested two young men along with a pistol and two rounds of bullet in bus stand area of Kashiani upazila.
Mahadebpur-Porsha Road: Accidents common phenomenon
The Mahadebpur-Porsha Road in the district lies in a shabby state hampering movement of both vehicles and pedestrians.
Packaging factory gutted in N’ganj
A packaging factory was gutted in fire at Tagarpar in Fatullah of the city early Monday.
Bangladeshi dies in Indian hospital
A Bangladeshi, who was picked by members of Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) from Hapania border in Sapahar upazila on Saturday, died at a hospital in India on Sunday.
Hilsa festival begins in Chandpur tomorrow
A five-day ‘Hilsa Festival’ will begin at Chandpur Shilpakala Academy to boost production of the delicious fish to meet the demand for protein.
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Shakib to play for Kalabagan
Shakib Al Hasan will play for Kalabagan Krira Chakra in the 2012-13 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. This was the most talked-about pick among the 161 players who were recruited by the 12 clubs on Sunday’s “player by choice” transfer…
Oman record win against Bangladesh in Asia Cup Hockey
Ipoh (Malaysia): Oman clinched their first win of the Asia Cup hockey when they defeated Bangladesh 4-2 in a Group B tie at the Azlan Shah Stadium here Monday.
Blatter: FIFA set to move 2022 W Cup from summer
ULRICHEN — FIFA President Sepp Blatter expects his executive committee to decide soon on a switch that will shift the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to another season to avoid the searing summer heat.
Rodgers: England is lucky to have Sturridge
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists England is fortunate to have a striker of Daniel Sturridge’s quality.
Woman’s prison drama-comedy a smash hit in US
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