The 7th Social Business Design Lab took place at Yunus Centre here on Saturday with a vow to translate the social business plans into reality as soon as possible.
Year: 2013
Good forex reserve not a matter of concern: Atiur
Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Atiur Rahman on Saturday said having a good forex reserve is not a matter of concern or disappointment as he surplus will be used during ‘rainy days’.
Tofail criticises observance of 15 August Khaleda’s birth day
DHAKA – Senior Awami League leader Tofail Ahmed on Saturday said the main opposition BNP celebrates the birthday of its leader on August 15, the National Mourning Day, because they emerged on the day on the bloods of Bangabandhu Sheikh…
Raise Voice to stop genetically modified Bt brinjal
The cultivation of genetically modified, or GM BT brinjal poses risks to the environment and possibly to human health, said speakers at a view exchange meeting on Saturday in the capital.
Nadal tops Federer, Djokovic upset at Cincy
MASON, Ohio — The vintage rematch ended with Rafael Nadal pumping his arms after a final forehand. He was a little bit better than old nemesis Roger Federer once again.
Sharapova confirms split with Connors after one match
Maria Sharapova has confirmed she has severed ties with coach Jimmy Connors after one match together.
The U.S. Open victory that changed golf for ever
There’s no mystery why the U.S. Golf Association chose The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., as the venue for this week’s U.S. Amateur. That’s where Francis Ouimet, an unheralded 20-year-old amateur, won the U.S. Open 100 years ago next month.
Kate Middleton sets first official appearance after baby
Prince William stepped out this week in his first official royal engagement since becoming a dad and now we know when his wife, Kate, will make her first official appearance.
‘American Idol’ runner-up Justin Guarini admits poverty
Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson finished just one spot apart from each other in the first-ever “American Idol” finale back in 2002.
Lady Gaga needs ‘applause’ a bit too much
NEW YORK — Lady Gaga’s new single, Applause, heralds her forthcoming enterprise, the multimedia album, ARTPOP, which, for some reason is usually spelled with all capital letters. The project, announced last month, is already in danger of falling victim to…
Verizon: HTC One arrives on August 22
Verizon customers are finally going to get their hands on the flagship HTC One smartphone.
Hands on with Motorola’s moto maker
AT&T’s version of the new Moto X phone has a special twist: Moto Maker, Motorola’s online phone configuration tool. We got early access to Moto Maker and had a lot of fun designing our own phone, but I couldn’t help…
Sony grabs lead in race for Internet pay TV
By Amol Sharma, Shalini Rramachandran
India-Pak relations: A line out Of control
By Monish Gulati
Macedonian divorce rate blamed on women’s rights
By Sinisa Jakov Marusic
Scottish ospreys released in Spain to help population
By David Miller
Bird charity objects to Cuadrilla fracking plans for two sites
The RSPB has lodged objections to proposals to drill for shale gas and oil in Lancashire and West Sussex.
BSF exchange sweets with BGB on India’s 67th Independence Day
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel deployed along the frontier of Bangladesh celebrated the 67th Independence Day by exchanging sweets and greetings with their counterparts from Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB).
Yunus Centre social business design lab- live stream today
The Yunus Centre is organising the 7th Social Business Design Lab which will be held today at 10.00 A.M.
Jamaat’s countrywide demo today
DHAKA – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami will stage demonstration throughout the country on today demanding the release of 18-party leaders including top Jamaat leaders, restoration of caretaker government and protesting the “government conspiracy” to eliminate the party.
Govt maneuvering to declare state of emergency: Rafique
BNP standing committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah on Friday accused the government of crafting an ‘evil design’ to promulgate a state of emergency in its last-ditch effort to hang onto power.
BNP to be blamed for disuption of constitutional process: Suranjit
Minister without portfolio Suranjit Sengupta on Friday said the Foreign Ministry’s failure to bring back the condemned killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and execute them is unforgivable.
Thousands suffer for 60-km tailback on Dhaka-Bogra highway
Thousands of passengers suffered as a 60-km tailback was created on Dhaka-Bogra highway on Friday following a road accident. Police said two goods-laden Dhaka-bound trucks drove into the road divider on the western side of Bangabandhu Jamuna Bridge at around…
Govt urged to ratify Maritime Labour Convention
Owners of seagoing ships on Friday urged the government to ratify the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, which comes into force on August 20 this year, to improve country’s image in the international arena.
Long march against Rampal project planned
The National Committee on Protection of Oil and Gas, Mineral Resources, Power and Ports has announced a long march to reignite the demand for scrapping a project to build a power plant in Rampal near the Sundarbans.
Egypt ‘Day of Rage’ turns violent
Protests by supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohamed Mursi turned violent across Egypt on Friday, with witnesses reporting four dead in central Cairo and at least 12 killed in northern cities as the Muslim Brotherhood staged a “Day of Rage”.
Govt conspiring to give power to third force: Kh Mosharraf
Opposition BNP on Friday alleged that the government is conspiring to hand over power to a third force realising that it cannot return to power in a democratic process.