by Christian W With Bangladesh’s massive textile industry embracing a more sustainable future, Denmark is poised to play a significant role in the green transition of the nation’s biggest industry.
Year: 2016
3 power sector projects get approval on ECNEC
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved three power sector big projects, including Power Grid Network Strengthening Project, with an estimated outlay of Tk 13,703.31 crore, aiming to ensure an uninterrupted power supply system across…
Islami Bank opens 311th Branch at Rajapur of Jhalakathi
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited opened its 311th Branch at Rajapur of Jhalakathi district. Helal Ahmed Chowdhury, Chairman Audit Committee of the bank inaugurated the branch on November 22, 2016, Tuesday as chief guest.
HC issues ‘standover’ on writ against Articles 95, 116
The High court has issued a ‘standover’ on a writ petition challenging the constitutional provisions over appointment, promotions and transfer of judges. On Nov 3, Supreme Court lawyer Yunus Ali Akhand had filed a petition challenging the 1975 Fourth Amendment…
Two walk to gallows in a double murder case
Dhaka-A court of Dhaka on Tuesday convicted two persons and sentenced them to death in a double murder case.
30 female workers suffer burns in Savar factory fire
Savar – At least 30 female workers suffered burn injuries in a fire that broke out at a match factory in Ashulia here on Tuesday. Quoting workers, officer-in-charge of Ashulia Police Station Mohsinul Quader said the fire originated at a…
Why SQ Chy’s wife, son acquittal won’t be scrapped: HC
Dhaka – The High Court on Tuesday issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why the acquittal of the wife and the son of executed war criminal Salauddin Quader Chowdhury in a case filed over leaking the…
AL cannot retain power with polls: Fakhrul
Kishoreganj – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said Awami League will never return to power if fair elections are held in the country. “Awami League is a fascist party and it doesn’t believe in democracy. This…
National Committee urges all to join March To Dhaka
Dhaka – Leaders of the National Committee to Protect Oil-Gas, Natural Resources and Power-Port on Wednesday called upon all to join the proposed `March Towards Dhaka` programme scheduled for November 24-26 in order to save Sundarbans. UNB news agency reported
Grameenphone receives Best Brand Award
Dhaka – Grameenphone received top awards both in the Best Overall Brand and Best Telecom Brand category, for its acceptance among consumers, at the eighth edition of the Best Brand Awards. UNB news agency reported
BNP slams govt silence over Rohingya repression in Myanmar
Dhaka – BNP on Tuesday termed mysterious the government’s silence over the growing repression on Rohingya people in Myanmar and urged it to stand beside the oppressed and displaced Muslim minority members of the neighbouring country. UNB news agency reported
DSE index reaches 13-month high
The benchmark price index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) reached at 13-month high on Tuesday on higher trade which drove the total volume of the shares nearly ten-month high.DSEX, the major price index of DSE, added 28.81 points at close…
Bangladesh to get $20m for natural risk management
Bangladesh will get $20 million for reducing the risks of damages caused by natural disasters and climate change.The United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU) and Sweden joined hands together to provide the fund to address the country’s key climate…
CPB foollows BNP, JP in side-tracking Zila Parishad polls
Terming indirect polls to Zila Parishad “unacceptable and meaningless”, Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) on Tuesday said it wouldn’t participate in the polls.In a statement CPB president Mujahidul Islam and its general secretary Syed Abu Zafar Ahmed said Zila Parishad…
Discretionary power behind graft by govt officials: ACC chief
Chairman of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) Iqbal Mahmood on Tuesday said the discretionary power of public officials is the key reason behind corruption in public services.“So, the discretionary power of government officials should be curtailed to check corruption,” he…
30 female workers suffer burns in Savar factory fire
At least 30 female workers suffered burn injuries in a fire that broke out at a match factory in Ashulia here on Tuesday.Quoting workers, officer-in-charge of Ashulia Police Station Mohsinul Quader said the fire originated at a warehouse of ‘Colour…
White nationalists celebrate after Donald Trump’s victory
For years, they have lurked in the web’s dark corners, masking themselves with cartoon images and writing screeds about the demise of white culture under ominous pseudonyms. But on Saturday, in the wake of Donald J. Trump’s surprising election victory,…
Unbeaten Rangpur crush Khulna to top BPL list
Dhaka – Rangpur Riders jumped into the top slot from the 3rd position in point table of the 4th Bangladesh Premier League T20 with their 5th victory by 7 wickets against Khulna Titans at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong…
Brownlie recalled to NZ team for 2nd Pakistan test
Dhaka – Batsman Dean Brownlie has been recalled to the New Zealand cricket team for the second test against Pakistan as cover for Ross Taylor who is being treated for an eye problem.Australia-born Brownlie played the most recent of his…
2 ABT suspects held in N’ganj
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two suspected members of banned militant outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) from Simrail area in Sddhirganj upazila early Tuesday.Identities of the arrestees could not be confirmed yet,UNB News Agency Reported.
Decomposed body of woman found in Magura
Dhaka – Police recovered the decomposed body of an unidentified woman from Shaha Para residential area of the district town on Tuesday morning.Azmal Huda, officer-in-charge of Magura Police Station, said locals noticed a bad smell coming from a jungle at…
When Rajinikanth returned money to distributors after his film
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has revealed that he was amazed when superstar Rajinikanth gave money back to distributors after his film failed commercially. “Rajini sir is not a superstar, he is an entire galaxy. If anybody has got swag, be…
Being curious can help you become more creative
You’ve always been told that being curious is not a bad thing. The reason is now scientifically proven. People who show strong curiosity traits on personality tests perform better on creative tasks, suggests a new study. This is especially true…
Sufia Kamal remembered at Chhayanaut
Cultural Correspondent Chhayanaut paid a musical tribute to its founding president Begum Sufia Kamal on November 20 at its Central Auditorium. The event was held on the occasion of the 17th death anniversary of Begum Sufia Kamal. Songs by Dwijendralal…
Easy-term loans to enhance spice, pulse production: Experts
Easy-term agriculture loans were being disbursed as per government instructions at four per cent interest rate among farmers to inspire them in enhancing production of spices and pulses, experts said on Monday. They put emphasis on reaching information about the…
NY moves closer to shutting down Indian Point
New York state has taken another step toward shutting down the Indian Point nuclear power plant, outside New York city, officials said Monday. The decision of the New York Court of Appeal concerns an application to renew one of the…
German-Singapore partnership in Allergy diagnosis
Dhaka – EUROIMMUN (SEA) and Angsana Molecular & Diagnostics on Tuesday build a strategic partnership on the allergy diagnostics and testing to support clinicians, hospitals and private laboratories in South East Asia. This collaboration helps to bring the diagnostics and…
7 get 17 years in prison Khulna for mass robbery
Dhaka – A court on Monday sentenced seven robbers to 17 years’ imprisonment in a case filed over mass robbery at six houses in Terokhada upazila of Khulna district in 2008.
Nepali student missing from Sylhet City hostel
Dhaka – A Nepali student of a private medical college in the northeasters city of Sylhet has been missing for the last 13 days. The missing student was identified as Sawgat Gewali, 26, a student of North East Medical College…
Decomposed body of woman found in Magura
Dhaka – Police recovered the decomposed body of an unidentified woman from Shaha Para residential area of the Magura district town on Tuesday morning.