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Huda, Kamaruzzaman insane: HC
The High Court on Thursday dismissed the contempt petition filed against former BNP minister Nazmul Huda and Jamaat-e-Islami assistant secretary general Md Kamaruzzaman... Read more »
Business
Internet, mobile phone services ‘help developing overall economy, society’
FE Report — A new report from the World Bank (WB) Group finds that access to affordable, high quality internet and mobile phone services enables development... Read more »
Entertainment
Down memory lane with Mahbuba Rahman
Mahbuba Rahman with her golden voice captured many a heart in ’50s and ’60s in the then East Pakistan. She made her mark in the radio, television and... Read more »
Sports
South Asian shooting sans top stars
Without the country’s leading shooter Asif Hossain Khan, the hosts are looking forward to gain experience when the 5th South Asian Shooting Championship will... Read more »
Bangladesh
5th South Asian Shooting begins tomorrow
The 5th South Asian Shooting Championship, organised by Bangladesh Shooting Federation, begins for the first time at BKSP shooting range tomorrow (Friday) with the... Read more »
Export Import
Exporters want ban on aromatic rice to go
Exporters demand that the government withdraw a ban on aromatic rice exports. They argue the withdrawal of the restriction will help farmers get fair prices for... Read more »
Telecommunication
Are new BTCL call rates rational?
Shahiduzzaman Khan — Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has finally hiked its local call rate by up to 300 per cent in the name of introducing... Read more »
Education
DU Day observed with vow to reinforce democracy
DU Correspondent — Teachers and students Wednesday celebrated the ‘Dhaka University (DU) Day’ with a pledge to strengthen democracy for consolidating... Read more »
Banking & Finance
Investment bank NDB Capital launches operation
FE Report — The NDB Capital Limited, a Sri Lanka-Bangladesh joint venture investment bank, formally launched its operation Wednesday to provide ‘project... Read more »
Metropolitan
Stop encroachment of land of indigenous people
Indigenous people will continue to suffer land-related problems unless Bangalee settlers are withdrawn from the hilly region and camps of army, BDR, police and Ansar... Read more »
Health
Hi-tech ‘Trojan horse’ can kill cancer cells
MELBOURNE, (AFP): Australian researchers are set to begin human trials of a tiny nano-cell that acts as a “Trojan horse” against cancer cells, a breakthrough... Read more »
Environment
Bangladesh, the world’s micro lender
Md Mahbubur Rahman Bulbul — BRAC, ASA and Grameen Bank are names known across the world. It has been made possible by the work of thousands of Bangladeshis.... Read more »
Technology
CCC Computer College Dampara Police Line Campus inaugurated
Our Correspondent — CHITTAGONG, June 26: Time-befitting technology based education is helpful for meeting the ever-increasing challenges in the modern global... Read more »
Especial Coverage
MP injured after scuffle with cope: Mohiuddin, Afsarul prohibit Latif’s entry to WTCC office
Water Transport Coordination Cell began operations on Friday after dropping MP and Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Mohammed Abdul Latif from... Read more »
Trade & Commerce
Dollar sinks to 2009 low against euro
The dollar tumbled Friday to its lowest level against the euro this year with the US currency losing its appeal as a safe haven amid increasing signs of economic... Read more »
Travel & Tourism
The Hippo at my Door!
‘A zoo in My Luggage”, like that of Gerald Durrell’s, would have been quite unnecessary here in the land of the Masai Mara. One need only look... Read more »