Mutiny shutters businesses
February 28, 2009
The second day of a bloody mutiny by border guards put brakes on business yesterday in the areas close to the Pilkhana BDR headquarters and other parts of the city, as panic gripped shoppers and traders. The stock market suffered a downturn for a second day, an indicator of low investor confidence. Banks recorded thin transactions amid a low presence of clients. Transport services also faced the blow as commuter movement thinned out.
Bangladesh Govt to probe BTCL
February 28, 2009
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission will keep hold of all illegal VoIP equipment seized in drives over the past two years. BTRC said in a statement Sunday all equipment seized by the joint BTRC and Rapid Action Battalion investigating teams remained under the preserve of the telecoms regulator. Read more
‘Ekushey’ programme in Satkhira
February 28, 2009
The Satkhira District administration, Shilpakala Academy and Sangskritik Parishad jointly organised a two-day programme featuring a discussion, competitions on handwriting and painting, prize-giving ceremony and a cultural function to mark ‘Amar Ekhushey’ (International Mother Language Day). Read more
Online community for Bangladeshi gamers
February 28, 2009
There is great news for all Bangladeshi online game lovers!!!! A new Bangladeshi gaming portal “noobfeed.com” has just been launched for all the online gamers. There are various games you can play on this site. Most popular action, arcade, sports, strategy, racing and puzzle games are available here. The site is not only a gaming portal, but also informative one. You can get all the latest and hottest news of the gaming world. You will get all game-related updates and features. Read more
Kidney stone can be prevented
February 28, 2009
Kidney stone is one of the most painful disorders that lead a person to expensive and unpleasant emergency visits, hospitalisations and undergo surgical procedures.Half of all untreated people will form additional stones and some will form stones chronically. Read more
Cox’s Bazar swings back to second wonder
February 28, 2009
The world’s longest unbroken beach Cox’s Bazar was yesterday promoted to the second position in the race for the new seven wonders of nature. Earlier, Cox’s Bazar ranked third in “Group G” of a total of seven categories under the New7Wonders Foundation. The overwhelming support of the citizens of the country, including expatriates, helped Cox’s Bazar and the Sundarbans hold on to the top, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation said in a statement yesterday.
IBBL’s Board of Directors meet held
February 28, 2009
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on Thursday, at the Board Room of the Bank at Islami Bank Tower. Prof. Abu Nasser Muhammad Abduz Zaher, Chairman, Board of Directors of the Bank presided over the meeting.
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Dismissal from service not upheld by Labour Court
February 28, 2009
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Hilsa export to India suspended over price dispute
February 28, 2009
Hilsa exports to India has remained suspended since February 19 as Bangladesh exporters and importers of West Bengal in India have failed to reach an understanding on Indians’ demand for reducing the price. Earlier Indian Hilsa importers had threatened to stop import from Bangladesh if hilsa prices were not reduced. Since February 19 not a single kilogram of Hilsa has been exported to India, Read more
No generation unit installed in last 25 years
February 28, 2009
Lives of the people living in 21 districts of south-western region (SWR) have become miserable in recent days following unabated short supply of electricity. The situation deteriorated with the collapse of 25 years old 110 megawatt power generation plant on Tuesday last and it would take at least three days to repair the unit for resumption of production. Read more