Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved a proposal to award a contract to Bangladesh Navy-run Khulna Shipyard to protect the Zajira and Naria upazilas from river erosion at a cost of Tk 1077.58 crore.
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DU pro-BNP teachers demand Khaleda’s release
Pro-BNP teachers of Dhaka University (DU) on Wednesday formed a human chain at the foot of Aparajeyo Bangla on the campus demanding release of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia from jail and her admission to a specialised hospital for better treatment.
BNP slams govt for approving EVM purchase project
BNP on Wednesday alleged that the government has approved a Tk 3,825.34 crore project to procure 1.5 lakh electronic voting machines (EVMs) to hold another ‘voter-less’ election and ‘plunder’ huge public money.
Why Macron’s ‘third way’ is EU’s best option
The largest question in democratic politics in Europe is: who’s in charge? The issue was illuminated in the latest standoff in the European Parliament, where the body voted on Wednesday to sanction Hungary for its illiberal policies. And in Sweden,…
Police recover ex-JCD man’s body ‘trampled’ by elephant
A local leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) was reportedly trampled to death by a wild elephant in Sagarnal area of Juri upazila on Tuesday night.
EU steps up strategy to connect Asia, Europe
The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on Wednesday adopted a joint communication that sets out the EU’s vision for a new and comprehensive strategy to better connect Europe and Asia.
Australia considering targeted sanctions on Myanmar
The Australian government has said it is considering options in response to the Fact-Finding Mission’s report, including targeted sanctions on Myanmar.
Govt firmly believes in freedom of press: PM
Reiterating that the government firmly believes in freedom of press, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the journalists to play a constructive and responsible role that will be helpful for the country’s development.
BNP has to forget about legal path to free khaleda: Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Wednesday said their party is taking necessary preparations to come up with street programmes to push for Khaleda Zia’s release from jail and holding a credible election.
Pakistan court suspends prison sentence, frees ex-PM Sharif
A Pakistani court has suspended the prison sentences of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law, and set them free on bail pending their appeal hearings.
Another global financial crisis for developing countries?
George Soros, Bill Gates and other pundits have been predicting another financial crisis. In their recent book, Revolution Required: The Ticking Bombs of the G7 Model, Peter Dittus and Herve Hamoun, former senior officials of the Bank of International Settlements,…
GDP growth record 7.86pc, per capita income US$ 1,751
Bangladesh has registered highest ever 7.86 per cent GDP growth in the fiscal year 2017-18, which is 0.21 per cent higher than the growth projection of 7.65 percent.
Fair polls to bring JP to power, claims Ershad
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad on Tuesday claimed that if the upcoming general election is held in a free and fair manner then his party will come to the power after winning it.
SKOP for removal of undemocratic parts in labour law draft
Sramik Karmachari Oikya Parishad (SKOP) leaders on Tuesday demanded for a proper amendment to the labour law protecting rights of the workers.
Ex Satkhira DC, ex-Ashashuni UNO face jail for contempt
A court here on Tuesday sentenced three people, including the former deputy commissioner of the district and exe-UNO of Ashashuni upazila, to three months’ jail for defying a court order.
PM seeks India’s continued support for uplift of Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said she looks forward to continued support from India for the development of Bangladesh.
Plan to abolish quota in jobs of 2 grades, a deception: BNP
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Tuesday said the recommendation for abolishing the quota system for Grade-I and Grade-II jobs in civil service is a ‘deception’ by the government.
Between drought, floods, Cuba for improved Water management
If you enjoy a good daily shower and water comes out every time you turn on the taps in your home, you should feel privileged. There are places in the world where this vital resource for life is becoming scarcer…
Job quota protesters vow to continue agitation
Bangladesh General Students’ Rights Protection Council, a platform which leads the quota reform movement, on Monday announced to continue its protest until its demands are met.
Russian ‘Facebook’ bans Myanmar army chief, hardline monk
Russian social media site VKontakte (VK) has followed Facebook by banning Myanmar’s army chief and a nationalist monk known for stirring up Islamophobia in a country condemned globally for the treatment of its Rohingya Muslims.
HC drops contempt plea against DU VC from cause list
The High Court on Monday dropped from the cause list a contempt of court petition filed against the Dhaka University Vice-chancellor, its Proctor and Treasurer for not taking steps to arrange election of the DU Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) in…
Power-efficient appliances emphasised to protect Ozone layer
Speakers at a seminar stressed on the production of power efficient inverter technology’s appliances for the sake of Ozone layer protection and global warming control.
Two get 15 years in jail for money laundering
A court here on Monday sentenced two men to 15-year jail term under separate sections of penal code in a money laundering case filed by then Anti-Corruption Bureau in 2003.
Fair election under partisan govt possible: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday said clean and credible election under a partisan government is possible if all political parties and stakeholders play supportive and responsible role.
Govt body for abolishing quota from 9th to 13th grades
The body, formed by the government to review the existing quota system in public service, has recommended abolishing the quota system from 9th to 13th grades (1st class and 2nd class) of government jobs.
‘Missing’ Narayanganj JCD chief held with ‘pistol’
District Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) President Moshiour Rahman Rony, who reportedly went missing from the capital on Saturday night, was arrested along with arms from Fatullah area here early Monday, claim police.
Medical board’s report on Khaleda’s health manufactured: BNP
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday alleged that the medical board’s report on its Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health is ‘manufactured’ by the government.
1991-like election-time govt possible, says Moudud
BNP senior leader Moudud Ahmed on Monday said an election-time government like that of 1991 can be formed without amending the Constitution to hold the next general election in a credible and acceptable manner.
Deal to use Ctg, Mongla ports to ship Indian goods okayed
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft agreement on the use of Chattogram and Mongla ports for the movement of goods to and from India.
Who really creates value in an economy?
After the 2008 global financial crisis, a consensus emerged that the public sector had a responsibility to intervene to bail out systemically important banks and stimulate economic growth. But that consensus proved short-lived, and soon the public sector’s economic interventions…