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‘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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 →
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 »
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 »