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Political

‘BNP won’t be allowed to create anarchy any more’

Acting General Secretary of Awami League (AL) Mahbub-ul Alam Hanif said in the city Wednesday that they would no more allow BNP to create anarchy like killings,... Read more »

December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Business

Spurious seeds, fertilisers sweep N-region markets

Low-quality Boro seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides have flooded the markets in 16 districts of northern region, cheating the farmers. As a consequence, hundreds... Read more »

December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Entertainment

Of experiments and creativity

“When I’m engrossed in painting, I lose myself. Without fear, I might even destroy the image or create a new pattern, as the painting takes over me; I believe... Read more »

December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Sports

From safety to defeat

An unlikely resistance came from Mushfiqur Rahim and Nasir Hossain on the fifth and final day but their efforts were not good enough for Bangladesh to save the second... Read more »

December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Bangladesh

Govt committed to building patriotic leadership of army

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wednesday said that the government was committed to building a smart, patriotic, skilled and new leadership of the army motivated... Read more »

December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Export Import

Ceramic exports on the wane

The economic crisis in Europe and energy constraints at home have taken a toll on Bangladesh’s ceramic exports. Read more »  Read More →

September 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Telecommunication

Bangladesh needs a 3G vision

Dr Rohan Samarajiva, chief executive officer of LIRNEasia, a Colombo-based think-tank that works to improve the lives of the emerging Asia-Pacific people by facilitating... Read more »

December 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Education

Learners of five more schools take part

English language fairs held under English in Schools (EIS) programme, a joint initiative of The Daily Star and mobile operator Robi, saw lively participation of... Read more »

December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Banking & Finance

Banks take 489b euros in 3-year ECB loans

Banks took a huge 489 billion euros at the European Central Bank’s first ever offering of three-year funding on Wednesday, raising hope a credit crunch can be... Read more »

December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Metropolitan

Govt committed to building patriotic leadership of army

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wednesday said that the government was committed to building a smart, patriotic, skilled and new leadership of the army motivated... Read more »

December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Health

Morning flu jabs ‘work better for men’

Flu jabs can be made more effective by changing the time of day they are given – mornings for men and afternoons for women are best – scientists believe. ... Read more »

December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Environment

Solar subsidy changes could deal ‘fatal blow’ to industry

Planned government changes to subsidies on solar power may deal the industry a “fatal blow”, two parliamentary committees are warning. Read more »  Read More →

December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Technology

Irish privacy watchdog calls for Facebook changes

The Irish data protection commissioner has recommended widespread changes to improve privacy on Facebook. Read more »  Read More →

December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Especial Coverage

Cabinet okays retirement age rise

The cabinet on Monday approved a proposal for extending the retirement age of public servants by two years. Read more »  Read More →

December 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Trade & Commerce

China hacked US Chamber of Commerce: WSJ

Hackers in China broke through the computer defenses of the US Chamber of Commerce last year and were able to access information about its operations and its 3 million... Read more »

December 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment


Travel & Tourism

Tourism yet to get boost as CHT remains restive: tour operators

Country’s tourism is yet to get the must desired boost as the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), a region of tourists attraction, has remained restive for several... Read more »

August 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment