AL senior MP Tofail Ahmed on Thursday categorically said the next national election will be held under the present government, not under any caretaker administration.
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FBCCI fears US impact on Canada, EU
More than what it means for ready-made garment exports to the US, the suspension of GSP by Washington has set off alarm bells for a different reason.
$400m WB fund to improve embankment system
The World Bank on Thursday approved US$ 375 million in concessional financing and $25 million in grant to Bangladesh for increasing the resilience of the coastal population to climate change-induced flooding and other natural disasters.
No plan to restrict BD apparel import: US
US Trade Representative Mike Froman has said that his country has no plan to restrict clothing import from Bangladesh to put extra pressure on the South Asian nation to improve its safety conditions for workers,
Imported poultry feeds ‘without tests’ risks biosafety
Experts have raised serious concerns about a recent government decision for allowing the imported poultry feeds to pass the customs check points without undergoing compulsory tests for antibiotics and melamine.
Shibir hartal likely Sunday to press Delwar’s release
Islami Chhatra Shibir, the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, on Friday threatened to enforce a dawn-to-dusk hartal throughout the country on Sunday if its leaders and activists including central President Delwar Hossain are not released by Saturday..
Substandard Clinics, pathological labs fill Syhet
Private clinics and pathological laboratories in Sylhet district have been rendering sub-standard health service to patients.
JCD enter the SUST campus after 54 months
Tensions prevailed on the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet as the ousted opposition Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal( JCD) men staged a comeback on the campus on 27th June, Thursday for the first time after around 4 and half…
Day of against Drug Abuse observed in Bogra
International Day against Drug Abuse was observed in Bogra through discussion meeting, human chain and colourful procession on June 26.
Sylhet Hindus for repeal of bill on temple assets
Hindus in Sylhet held demonstrations on Wednesday demanding immediate cancellation of the proposed draft ‘Temple property management, recovery and protection law-2013’.
Discussion, rally on B’deshi Idol at C’nawbganj
A discussion meeting and a rally were held on the occasion of the launching of Bangladesh Idol programme of SA TV in Chapainawabganj on Friday.
One electrocuted in Kahalu
A man died of electrocution in Jogarpara village under Kahalu upazila of Bogra district on Wednesday.
Kidnappers’ gang rounded up in Sylhet
Police on Wednesday arrested a member of an alleged international gang of kidnappers from the city’s Kazi Elias area.
Road digging increases sufferings in Sylhet
Dilapidated roads have become causes of public sufferings, and obstacles to the smooth movement of vehicles in the Sylhet city.
One held with phensidyl in Bogra
Police arrested one person allegedly for possessing phensidyl under Dupchanchia upazila in Bogra district on Thursday.
Adequate fruit trees must for nutrition, eco-balance
Raising of adequate fruit-bearing trees is very important for ensuring nutritional demands plus ensuring food security, ecological balance and biodiversity.
Two Hijbut Tahrir members held in Ctg
Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) arrested two alleged members of banded militant outfit Hijbut Tahrir from Andarkillah crossing under city’s Kotwali thana on Friday.
Road accident kills two in Khulna
A woman and her newborn nephew were killed and three others injured in a road accident on Sher-e-Bangla road in the city on Friday morning.
India, B’desh to save hilsa from extinction
Dhaka: As over-fishing in the Bay of Bengal takes a toll on the population of hilsa – the silvery tropical fish savoured in India and Bangladesh as the quintessential Bengali delicacy – experts from both the countries are seeking joint…
Japan to train junior civil servants, pact inked
Bangladesh signed a grant agreement with Japan on Thursday to send junior civil servants there for training.
US suspends GSP over worker safety, Dhaka decries
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Bangladesh polders under threat
Changing weather patterns, poor maintenance and lack of investment are taking their toll on Bangladesh’s extensive polder system, viewed by many as a first line of defence for coastal communities against tidal surges, experts say.
Financial inclusion and SME financing
Dr. Atiur Rahman
‘Latest News’ at Airtel caller tune
Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, announced the launch of “News Tunes” for its mobile customers in Bangladesh.
Al-Arafah Bank opens new branch in city
Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd (AIBL) opens its 103rd branch at West Chowdhuripara, Rampura in the city recently. Bank’s chairman Badiur Rahman inaugurated the branch as chief guest. Director Abdul Malek Mollah was present as special guest.
BIA president opens non-life insurance basic course
The inauguration ceremony on basic course on non-life insurance organized by Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) was held in the city recently. 27 officers from non-life insurance companies participated in the 15th basic course on non-life insurance, says a press release.
HBFC earns Tk 152cr profit last fiscal
The Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC) has earned a net profit of Tk. 151.79 crores in the fiscal year 2011-2012. During the year, the amount of loan disbursement is Tk. 294.84 crores. The amount of loan disbursed increased by…
India: Stop misuse of counterterrorism laws – HRW
(New York) – Authorities in India should conduct an independent review of apparent politically motivated terrorism charges filed against performers in a Dalit cultural group, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday. Members of Kabir Kala Manch, charged in 2011 under…
The China syndrome: Winner take all
Dr. Sudhindar Sharma
No pol case withdrawal on govt demand: ACC chair
The newly appointed chairman of Anti-Corruption Commission Md Bodiuzzaman on Thursday said no political case irrespective of party identity would be withdrawn as per the recommendation of the government so long as he would be there as the chief of…