Fitra re-fixed at Tk. 45
August 30, 2010
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 meeting at Baitul Mukarram mosque on Sunday.
People yet to get economic emancipation: Hasina
August 30, 2010
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 as donation from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday.
China keen on road, rail links
August 30, 2010
China is keen to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Bangladesh on road and rail communications between the two countries.
Visiting Governor of Yunnan province Qin Guangrong expressed his government’s desire when he called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the PM’s Office yesterday morning.
4 UPDF members held with arms
August 30, 2010
Four members of United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) were arrested along with two firearms at Naniarchar upazila of Rangamati Sunday night.
Road, rail link, trade to dominate talks
August 26, 2010
Regional connectivity, particularly setting up of Chittagong-Kunming road and rail-link, expansion of trade and commerce and joint efforts to curb poverty will dominate talks during a three-day visit of Chinese Yunnan Governor Qin Guangrong to Bangladesh.
5th population census in March
August 26, 2010
Planning Minister AK Khandker on Thursday said the next population and housing census would be held across the country from March 15-19 next year.
“March 15-19, 2011 has been fixed for census. The census date will be placed before the cabinet for its approval,” he said while presiding over the 15th extraordinary meeting of the National Statistics Council (NSC) at the conference room of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
Khaleda’s nephew Duke shown arrested in Aug 21 case
August 26, 2010
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s nephew Saiful Islam Duke was shown arrested Wednesday night in connection with the August 21 grenade attack case.
Elevated expressway gets cabinet nod
August 23, 2010
The Cabinet on Monday approved the long-expected Dhaka Elevated Expressway (DEE) route.
Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad informed this to reporters after a regular cabinet meeting held at the secretariat with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasian in the chair.
Severe water crisis within next two decades, say experts
August 22, 2010
Bangladesh will face severe water crisis within next couple of decades due to random contamination of surface and ground water, absence of comprehensive water sharing with neighbouring countries and mismanagement in preserving rain water.
Don’t force women to wear veil: HC
August 22, 2010
The High Court on Sunday in a suo moto order directed the government to ensure that no women were forced to wear veil or religious dress in the educational institutions and offices.
The court also ordered the government to ensure that the cultural activities and sports in the educational institutions are not restricted.