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Political

No scope to put me on trial: Ershad

Former military autocrat Hussein Muhammad Ershad has claimed that no one can make him face trials. “Those who are asking for my trial, has not read the High... Read more »

August 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Business

Two commissions to mediate tax disputes

The government has moved to fast-track disposal of pending revenue cases out of court. In a meeting chaired by Finance Minister AMA Muhith at his ministry yesterday,... Read more »

August 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Entertainment

Living and breathing Manipuri dance

The dance form Manipuri, is now quite popular among urban Bangladeshis. The dance form is ritually practiced by the Manipuri community in India (Manipur state) and... Read more »

August 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Sports

Pakistan taint cricket again

Pakistan’s cricket team were embroiled in an alleged betting scam Sunday after British police arrested a man on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud bookmakers... Read more »

August 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Bangladesh

Fitra re-fixed at Tk. 45

The authorities have rescheduled the firth rate this year. Islamic Foundation fixed the lowest amount of fitra at Tk 45 per person. The decision was made at a review... Read more »

August 30, 2010 | 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

BTRC to take tough line on mobile licence renewal

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September 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment


Education

Surma, Kushiyara flow above danger level

Surma and Kushiyara rivers are flowing above their danger level over the last few days due to the rise in the water level following the seasonal rainfall. According... Read more »

August 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Banking & Finance

New Vice Chairmen of Bank Asia

Mr. Mohd Safwan Choudhury and Mr. Mohammed Lakiotullah have been elected Vice Chairmen of Bank Asia at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bank held Thursday. ... Read more »

June 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Metropolitan

People yet to get economic emancipation: Hasina

Each of the 12 families of Ansar members who had given guard of honour to the acting president of the government in exile on April 17 in 1971 received Tk 2 lakh... Read more »

August 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Health

Trial to go on against 3 fugitive Rid men

A Dhaka court in its order on Wednesday said the trial of three Rid Pharmaceuticals officials charged with manufacturing adulterated paracetamol syrup will continue... Read more »

May 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Environment

A ‘jatra’ production on Jyoti Basu

Seeking to cash in on the huge popularity of the late Marxist politician Jyoti Basu, a jatra (folk theatre) group here is going to mount a production on him. Titled... Read more »

February 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Technology

BB initiative to set up 10,000 digital centres

FE Report –Bangladesh Bank has taken initiative to set up 10,000 digital centres to provide IT-based banking and insurance services at the grassroots level... Read more »

July 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Especial Coverage

9 killed in Russian nursing home fire

Nine people died in a nursing home fire on Monday in central Russia, the emergencies ministry said, in what local media said was caused when one of the occupants... Read more »

August 30, 2010 | 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