Industrial orders in Germany rebounded in February, a promising sign for first-quarter growth in Europe’s biggest economy after an unexpected drop the previous month.
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Tri-nation connectivity dialogue looms
Dhaka is going to host a ‘brainstorming’ dialogue among Bangladesh, India and Bhutan this month to move forward the sub-regional connectivity and hydro power issues with Bhutan and Nepal via India.
Govt plotting to impose emergency: BNP
A senior BNP leader has alleged that the government is plotting to push the country towards a state of emergency by announcing ‘back-to-back programmes’.
Lata blesses Asha in public show
Asha Bhosle was felicitated with the Pt Hridaynath Mangeshkar Lifetime Achievement Award by her elder sister Lata Mangeshkar in a concert on Sunday.
India eves beat B’desh, clinch three-match T20 series
Indian women cricketers beat Bangladesh by seven wickets to clinch the three-match T20 series at the Reliance Sports Complex in Vadodara on Thursday.
EU move to create ship recycling fund
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee voted on Tuesday 26 March on a report on ship recycling regulation.
Need for some straight talks
Mostafa Kamal Majumder
Beijing Consensus
Dr Sudhirendar Sharma
Notice to stop chemical use to ripen fruits
Nagorik Sanghati on Thursday served a legal notice on the government asking it to take step to stop the use of chemical in ripening seasonal fruits, including litchi.
Destiny officials on remand
A court here on Thursday placed Akbar Hossain Sumon, Treasurer of Destiny Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, on a weeklong remand in connection with two money laundering cases.
Attacks on Hindu community: HC issues rule
Upon a public interest litigation writ (PIL) petition, the High Court on Thursday asked the government to submit a report in three weeks on the steps it has taken after the recent attacks on the minority Hindu community across the…
BSF picks up 2 Bangladeshis from Sunamganj
The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) picked up two Bangladeshi nationals along Chanpur border in Tahirpur upazila on Thursday. The identities of the victims could not be known immediately.
Hefazat threatens non-stop hartal if obstructed
Hefazat-e-Islam, a radical Islamic group, threatened the government to enforce non-stop hartal from April 7 if 27 pro-liberation organisations do not call off their April 6 hartal immediately.
25 pro-govt bodies call from tonight
Demanding the ban of Jamat-Shibir, a group of cultural, political and professional organizations called countrywide hartal from April 5 evening to April 6 evening.
80pc farm households get no agri services
About 80 percent of farm households in the country do not have any exposure to government agricultural extension services, a seminar was told on Thursday.
E-Governance not possible under present govt: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Thursday said that the government’s move to reach the domain of E-Governance will not be possible within the tenure of the present government and it will take a little more time.
B’desh ensures $1bn RMG export to Canada
Bangladesh’s extensive diplomatic efforts and constant lobbying have helped ensure the export of one billion dollar readymade garments (RMG) export to Canada, and paved the smooth way for future export, said an official release on Thursday.
A section of Ulema meets PM, places demands
A delegation of Ulema-Mashaikh (Islamic scholars) met the Prime Minister on Thursday night and placed a six-point demand, including the facebook blocking and the arrest of the bloggers who are reportedly hurting the religious sentiment of people.
Govt killing people to hide failures: Khaleda
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Thursday alleged that the government has been on a killing spree as it has gone mad to cover up its misdeeds and corruption.
Tropical rainfall patterns
Andy Soos, ENN
Hamid visits Ashtagram: Reminisces
It was an emotional day for the residents of Ashtagram as their local lad, Abdul Hamid Advocate, on Wednesday made his maiden visit to his constituency after taking over as acting President of the country.
Call for smooth holding of Hefazat’s long march
Convener of the newly formed Nagorik Odhikar Rakhya Committee Farhad Mazhar on Wednesday urged the government not to obstruct the long march programme of Hefazat-e-Islam and allow them to hold the programme smoothly.
Pry teachers start fast-unto-death
Teachers, passed in the recruitment test for non-government primary schools, on Wednesday, started a fast-unto-death at Central Shaheed Minar in the city demanding the appointment of 32,611 teachers.
Govt won’t obstruct peaceful long march: Nasim
Awami League presidium member Mohammad Nasim on Wednesday said the government would not obstruct the Dhaka-bound April 6 long march of Hefazat-e-Islam if it is held peacefully.
Nat’l River Commission Bill passage next session
Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan on Wednesday said the ‘National River Protection Commission Bill 2013’ will be passed in the next parliament session aiming to protect the country’s rivers from encroachers and pollution.
Presidential poll: EC to meet Speaker soon
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakib Uddin Ahmed will hold a meeting with Speaker over the election of president within Sunday.
Higher outlays sought for power, roads, local govt
The chairmen of Parliamentary Standing Committees at a pre-budget meeting on Wednesday suggested increasing budgetary allocations for power, communications and local government in the upcoming budget for fiscal 2013-14.
Jamaat backs Hefazat-e-Islam’s long march
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has lent its support to the April 6 long march of Hefazat-e-Islam to press home their 13-point demand.
Padma Bridge construction starts this year: Muhith
The government will start construction work on the much-talked-about Padma Bridge project within this year, reiterated Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday.
Unrest hurting Bangladesh economy: IMF
International Monetary Fund said unrest in recent months in Bangladesh is affecting economic activity of the country.