Dhaka, June 19 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday granted permanent bail to former Awami League lawmaker from Tangail-3 Amanur Rahman Khan Rana in a case filed over the murder of two Jubo League leaders.…
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HC to know steps for stopping fish cultivation in Sewer lagoons
Dhaka, June 19 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday wanted to know the steps taken to implement its 2015 directives for stopping cultivation of fishes in Dhaka, Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) lagoon in…
Australia concerned about Bangladeshi batting line-up
Dhaka – Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey believes that Bangladesh can stun them when they meet at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Thursday. According to Carey, it is Bangladesh’s batting line-up that is causing concern for the defending champions. Australia have won…
Court completely independent, no govt interference: Quader
Dhaka, June 18 – Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday again claimed that the country’s judiciary is completely independent and the Sheikh Hasina government doesn’t interfere in the court matters. “It has proved again that the AL-led government doesn’t…
Police HQ forms committee to probe DIG Mizan’s graft allegations
Dhaka, June 18 – Police Headquarters have formed a three members committee to investigate allegations of graft and submit a probe report in a case filed against Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mizanur Rahman. Confirming the matter, Assistant Inspector General of…
Give up Rampal power plant project: TIB urges govt
Dhaka, June 17 – Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday urged the government to stop all ‘controversial projects’ including Rampal power plant which might pose a threat to largest mangrove Sundarbans. Expressing concern over the UNESCO’s recent proposal of listing…
ICC WC: Tigers need record 322 against West Indies
Dhaka – Bangladesh need to produce their record chase of 322 to beat West Indies in their fifth game of the ongoing ICC World Cup at Taunton on Monday.Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza won the toss and opted to bowl…
Bangladesh takes on West Indies in a must-win WC game Monday
DHAKA, June 16, 2019 (BSS)-Emboldened by their recent record, Bangladeshwill take on West Indies in a World Cup match at Taunton on Monday thatturned out to be a must-win game for them in a bid to stay alive in thesemifinal…
নতুন বাজেট – একটি বিশ্লেষণ
সেন্টার ফর পলিসি ডায়ালগ-সিপিডির বিশেষ ফেলো, দেবপ্রিয় ভট্টাচার্য নতুন বাজেটের উপর একটা তাৎক্ষণিক প্রতিবেদন লিখেন, যা দৈনিক বাংলাদেশ প্রতিদিন পত্রিকায় পরেরদিন শুক্রবার ছাপা হয়। তাঁর মতে অর্থমন্ত্রী আ হ ম মুস্তফা কামাল একটি বাস্তবসম্মত বাজেট তৈরি করতে চেয়েছেন। যে কারণে…
Haor, Char Inst seminar held at Kbd Institution Bangladesh
Dhaka, June 16 – A seminar was held recently at Krishibid Institution, Bangladesh (KIB) on “your queries on Haor and Char Institute development.” It was organised by Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Haor and Char Institute. Planning minister MA Mannan, Environment,…
Case over Viquarunnissa School student Aritri’s suicide
Dhaka, June 16 – Two teachers of Viqarunnissa Noon School and College yesterday secured bail in the case filed over instigating the suicide of school’s student Aritri Adhikasri. Judge Rabiul Alam of the Third Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court of…
HC orders random testing of food products across Bangladesh
Dhaka, June 16 – The High Court on Sunday ordered the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) to inspect and re-examine food products at random throughout the year across the country with the help of other agencies to ensure the…
ICC World Cup:Bangladesh keen to beat West Indies once again
Dhaka -With a sweet memory of the first-ever multinational cricket trophy, the Tri-nation series in Ireland, beating West Indies thrice last month, the Tigers are keen to beat the Caribbean boys once again in their 5th match of the ICC…
Environment pollution kills 2.34 lakh people in Bangladesh every year
Air pollution causes deaths to 2.34 lakh people every year in Bangladesh while air pollution is blamed for 21 percent death during the same time, according a report-2018 of World Bank. Death caused by environment pollution is 10 times higher…
BD move for 10pc power from renewables looks uncertain
Most of the 23 solar projects that received “approval” from PM Office remain unimplemented Dhaka, Jun 16 — Bangladesh’s goal to generate 10 percent of its electricity from renewables by the next year will be a tough one to achieve…
Newly appointed BAU VC pays homage to Bangabandhu
Mymensingh, June 15 – Newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Professor Dr. Lutful Hassan paid homage to the graveyard of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing floral wreaths at Tungipara in Gopalganj district on…
Budget for the interest of some businessmen, politicians: GF
Dhaka, June 15 – Gonoforum on Saturday turned down the national budget for 2019-20 saying it has been formulated to protect the interest of a handful of businesspeople and politicians ignoring people. “This is not a budget for people. We…
Unemployment forces people to go abroad taking risk: BNP
Dhaka, Jun 15 – BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said Bangladeshi youths are opting to take risky voyage to go abroad for lack of jobs in the country. “Having failed to endure the pain of unemployment…
Proposed budget business-friendly: FBCCI
Dhaka, June 15 — The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has lauded the proposed national budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year as a “business-friendly” one. “We thank Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Finance Minister Mustafa Kamal…
Place Sundarbans on ‘World Heritage in danger’ list: IUCN
Dhaka, June 15 – International Union for Conservation of Nature( IUCN), the official advisor on natural World Heritage, recommends for three natural sites, including the Sundarbans in Bangladesh, to be listed as “World Heritage in danger.” The other two sites…
Mixed reaction on budget from ruling alliance
Dhaka, June 14 – The leaders of Awami League-led 14-party alliance have given mixed reaction over the proposed budget for 2019-20 fiscal year. Some alliance leaders said the proposed budget will not fulfill the expectation of the mass people of…
Budget to benefit a section, people will reject it: BNP
Dhaka, June 14 – The main opposition BNP has termed the proposed national budget for fiscal 2019-20 highly ambitious and claimed the people would reject it. “The people would not accept the budget as it would create pressure on them…
Budget not reflects ruling party’s polls manifesto: CPD
Dhaka, June 14 – The proposed national budget has not reflected the pledges of the ruling party Awami League’s election manifesto as it would go in favour of the people who are beneficiary of economic misrule instead of the larger…
PM Hasina seeks help for implementing ‘pro-people budget’
Dhaka, June 14 – Terming the budget “pro-people” Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the Tk 5,23,190 crore outlay for FY2019-20 is pretty self-explanatory and there is no scope of confusion. “We prepared the budget for our common people, not…
A quarter to reap all benefits of budget, says BNP
Dhaka, June 13 – BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2019-20 will facilitate only a section of people instead of fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the country’s…
Taxation proposals in Bangladesh budget for 2019-20
Income Tax, Value Added Tax and Import-Export Duty NBR officials work relentlessly to achieve the revenue target set by the government every year. NBR tax revenue is basically collected from Income Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT) and Import & Export…
বাজেট প্রতিক্রিয়া – সিগারেটে করহার অপরিবর্তিত, লাভবান হবে তামাক কোম্পানি
প্রস্তাবিত বাজেটে নিম্নস্তরে সিগারেটের দাম বৃদ্ধি করা হয়েছে শলাকা প্রতি মাত্র ২০ পয়সা বা ৫.৭ শতাংশ। অথচ এসময়ে জনগণের মাথাপিছু আয় বেড়েছে ১১.৩২ শতাংশ। সিগারেট ধূমপায়ীর প্রায় ৭২ শতাংশই নিম্নস্তরের সিগারেটের ভোক্তা। প্রস্তাবিত বাজেট কার্যকর হলে এই স্তরের সিগারেটের প্রকৃতমূল্য…
Rain unlikely to affect Bangladesh-West Indies clash
Dhaka – Rain is unlikely to affect the Bangladesh’s next ICC World Cup match against West Indies at the Cooper Associates County ground in Taunton on June 17. The recent weather forecast report suggested that the chance of rain in…
Joshi applauds Bangladesh’s spin attack
Dhaka – Bangladesh spin coach Sunil Joshi has applauded Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangladesh spin attack for their outstanding performance in the World Cup, saying they are doing their job properly. Bangladesh have played four matches in the World Cup so…
Bangladesh unveils Tk 5.23 tln national budget for 2019-20
Dhaka, June 13 – Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today placed a Taka 5,23,190 crore national budget for FY20 in parliament to ‘make a big stride’ to materialize the Vision 2021 and implement the agenda for 2030. “We are committed…