‘BNP won’t be allowed to create anarchy any more’
December 22, 2011
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, exploding bombs, and torching vehicles in the name of movement and hartal, reports BSS.
Spurious seeds, fertilisers sweep N-region markets
December 22, 2011
Low-quality Boro seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides have flooded the markets in 16 districts of northern region, cheating the farmers. As a consequence, hundreds of acres of fertile lands are losing fertility due to use of adulterated fertilisers and pesticides, farmers claimed.
ABB to play more ‘effective role,’ says its new chairman
December 22, 2011
Association of Bankers,Bangladesh (ABB) will play a more effective role to strengthen the banking sector in a bid to broaden its contribution in the growth of the economy.
Govt committed to building patriotic leadership of army
December 22, 2011
Khaleda calls emergency party meet
December 22, 2011
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia will hold an emergency meeting with the party’s policymakers to discuss the current state of politics and next move of the party on Thursday.
China hacked US Chamber of Commerce: WSJ
December 22, 2011
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 members, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Muhith himself doubts 7% growth projection
December 22, 2011
With the rising inflation casting its shadow on the economy, finance minister A M A Muhith is uncertain about meeting the 7 percent growth target.
Retail power to go costlier
December 22, 2011
Another round of power tariff hike is set to be announced on Thursday. Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) member Selim Mahmud told bdnews24.com on Wednesday the announcement will be made at a news conference at the BERC office in Karwan Bazar in Dhaka.
Govt infringing rights: Fakhrul
December 22, 2011
The government is violating basic rights of people, the BNP spokesperson said on Wednesday after police foiled a scheduled demonstration of the party.
President’s EC talks start Thursday
December 22, 2011
The president will hold dialogues on forming the new Election Commission with parties represented in parliament from Thursday.