BNP on Monday called for making public the 10 names to be proposed to the President by the search committee for appointing the new chief election commissioner (CEC) and four commissioners. “The search committee is going to prepare a list…
Year: 2017
Classified loans in banks, financial insts Tk 63,435cr
The amount of classified loans in the country’s banks and financial organisations stood at Tk 63,435 crore in September last, Finance Minister AMA Muhith told Parliament on Monday. According to Bangladesh Bank’s statement, the amount of classified loans in the…
Cabinet okays proposal to form Sovereign Wealth Fund
Dhaka, Feb 6 – The Cabinet on Monday approved a proposal for the formation of Sovereign Wealth Fund with an authorised capital of $ 10 billion, aiming to utilise the country’s foreign currency reserve in multifaceted ways.
EU to consider help strengthen new EC if requested
Dhaka, Feb 6 – The European Union (EU) has said it will consider its support to strengthen the Election Commission (EC) in Bangladesh if any specific request is made after formation of the new EC.
EC search committee places 10 names to President
Dhaka, Feb 6 – The search committee Monday submitted 10 names to President Abdul Hamid for appointing new chief election commissioner (CEC) and four commissioners from among those.
Myanmar border guards gun down BD fisherman
Cox’s Bazar, Feb 6 – A Bangladeshi fisherman was shot dead and another injured as Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) opened fire on them while they were fishing in the Bay of Bengal near Teknaf upazila early Monday.
Chhatra Dal banner snatched at MC College
A few days ago, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina advised the students who are the leaders of Chhatra League to study books including incomplete the biography of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. She said this at the 69th founding anniversary of the…
Changes in genes contribute to breast, ovarian cancer
In a latest discovery, a study has found out that why some women with healthy BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes develop cancer. The new study, published in Oncotarget states that defects in a key gene – long thought to drive cancer…
Haider Hussain, Ayub Bachchu perform at fund raising concert
Cultural Desk A fund raising concert has been arranged for underprivileged children at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) recently. Different cultural organizations including film starts and singers performed in the programme. Haider Hussain and Ayub Bachchu performed at a fund…
Britne Spears fan undergoes 90 surgeries to look like her
Bryan Ray, a huge fan of singer Britney Spears, has reportedly spent over $100,000 on 90 plastic surgery procedures to make himself look like his idol, reports Aceshowbiz. 31-year-old Ray, who is from California, has always been obsessed with Spears…
Govt puts importance on mechanisation of agriculture: Experts
The present government puts due importance on mechanisation of agriculture to make farm-activities more profitable by increasing crop yields reducing production costs in attaining sustainable food security. Agriculture experts said this at a ceremony arranged by the Department of Agriculture…
Japan’s troubled ‘space junk’ mission fails
An experimental Japanese mission to clear ‘space junk’ or rubbish from the Earth’s orbit has ended in failure, officials said Monday, in an embarassment for Tokyo. Over 100 million pieces of garbage are thought to be whizzing around the planet,…
Main line-up at 67th Berlin film festival
The 67th Berlinale, Europe’s first major film festival of the year, opens Thursday with 24 international productions screening in the main showcase. Eighteen pictures will vie for the Golden Bear top prize at the event which runs from February 9…
Global FDI flows fell 13% last year, bumpy recovery ahead
Geneva, 3 Feb (Kanaga Raja) – Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows declined by 13% in 2016, to reach an estimated US$1.52 trillion, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has said. In its latest Global Investment Trends…
Young man electrocuted in Chandpur
Dhaka – A young man was electrocuted at Paikdi village in Sadar upazila in Chandpur on Sunday afternoon.The victim was identified as Makbul Hossain Patwary, 25, son of Md Yunus Patwary, a resident of the village.
Juventus beats Inter 1-0, leads Serie A by 6 points
Dhaka — No team appears capable of stopping Juventus after the Bianconeri beat Inter Milan 1-0 Sunday in an entertaining Derby d’Italia in Serie A.Juan Cuadrado scored on the stroke of halftime for Juventus, which also hit the bar twice…
Jubo Dal leader shot dead in Khulna
Dhaka – A local leader of Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal was shot to death by miscreants at Amirpur in Batiaghata upazila on Sunday.The deceased was identified as Nazrul Islam, general secretary of Amirpur union unit of Jubo Dal and son of…
960 tonnes urea seized in Barisal
Dhaka – Police arrested six people along with 960 tonnes of urea in two cargos and two trucks from Puratan Shikrpur area in Wazirpur upazila in Barisal on Sunday noon.
Two balloon vendors killed in Dhaka gas cylinder blast
Dhaka – Two people were killed and two others injured as a gas cylinder went loose in Jatrabari area of capital Dhaka on Sunday. The dead were identified as balloon vendors.
Mayor Miru held in Dhaka over Sirajganj journo killing
Dhaka, Feb 5 – Detectives arrested Halimul Haque Miru, mayor of Shahjadpur municipality in Siranganj, from Shyamoli area in the capital on Sunday night in connection with the killing of a journalist.
IBCF for uniform shariah compliance
Dhaka – Islamic Banks Consultative Forum (IBCF) emphasised on practicing Uniform Shariah Compliance and Accounting System for all Banks operating Islamic Banking services in Bangladesh. Arastoo Khan, newly elected Chairman of IBCF emphasised on the issue at a meeting recently.
Inter-college athletics competition begins at RU
Rajshahi – The 39th Inter-college Athletics Competition began at the Rajshahi University Stadium here on Sunday.
Charge hearing against Moudud, his brother deferred
Dhaka – The Special Judge Court-6 of Dhaka on Sunday deferred the charge hearing in a graft case lodged against BNP leader Barrister Moudud Ahmed and his brother Monjur Ahmed to February 14.
Report submission March 7 in cricketer Sunny’s case
Dhaka – The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday (Sunday) deferred submission of the investigation report in a case filed against cricketer Arafat Sunny to March 7.
E-9 countries together to achieve equitable education by 2030
Dhaka – Leaders of the E-9 countries under the UNESCO yesterday vowed to work together for the achievement of inclusive and equitable education by 2030.
Productive job creation still a challenge for Dhaka: ADB
Dhaka – Bangladesh still faces challenges in creating enough productive jobs to reduce poverty and unlock the country’s development potential. Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it its -said Development Effectiveness Brief: Bangladesh 2017 released on Sunday.
Environment Deptt action against 23 polluting factories
Dhaka – The department of environment (DoE) has taken legal action against 23 factories including 14 washing and dyeing factories whose electricity connections were snapped for polluting the environment. According to DoE, a court of monitoring and enforcement under the…
Rich tribute paid to MP Suranjit: Cremation Monday
Dhaka – Veteran parliamentarian and ruling Awami League (AL) advisory council member Suranjit Sengupta died early hour yesterday at Labaid hospital in the capital after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. Suranjit, one of the country’s experienced parliamentarians, breathed his…
Bees and bowlers upset Sri Lanka as South Africa wins series
Dhaka — Allrounder Dwaine Pretorius claimed career-best figures as South Africa beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the third one-day international at the Wanderers on Saturday.Pretorius came into the South African team in place of Wayne Parnell and recorded…
Search committee meets President Monday
The search committee will meet President Abdul Hamid on Monday evening at Bangabhaban, and is likely to propose 10 names to him for appointing the new chief election commissioner (CEC) and four commissioners. “The search committee is scheduled to meet…