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Political

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 »

July 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

July 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

July 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

July 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

July 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

May 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

July 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

July 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

July 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

July 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

July 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

June 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

June 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

June 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

June 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment


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 »

May 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment