GMG adds aircraft to fleet
January 4, 2009
GMG Airlines yesterday added an MD-83 aircraft to its fleet. Shahab Sattar, managing director of GMG, said the MD-83 aircraft with 150-passenger seating capacity and powerful engines, would help open new routes for the private airline. The destinations include Singapore, Bangkok, Karachi and Dubai. The latest aircraft takes the number of GMG’s planes to six.
Jute Spinners Ltd declares 20 percent dividend
December 31, 2008
Jute Spinners Ltd (JSL) of Khulna on Sunday declared 20 percent dividend for its shareholders for the year 2007-2008. The dividend was declared at the 29th annual general meeting of the company held at the CIRDAP auditorium in the city on Sunday morning.
CA brands Bangladesh
December 7, 2008
Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed yesterday launched the first country branding for Bangladesh. The logo of the branding includes a rising sun above waves of seawater with the slogan “Beautiful Bangladesh” beneath. Fakhruddin told the function that the country branding would be able to attract more tourists and foreign investments to the county.
Govt orders re-tenders for Bibiana, Sirajganj plants
December 4, 2008
The Power Division has ordered re-tenders for two proposed 450 MW power plants at Bibiana and Sirajganj, a top official said on Tuesday. Power Division secretary M Fouzul Kabir Khan told bdnews24.com that the government had instructed the department concerned to serve re-tender notice for the two power plants. He also said orders had been given to accelerate the implementation of the 150 megawatt power plant in the coastal district of Bhola.
No more block allocation in next budget
November 18, 2008
The military-backed interim government has decided not to keep any block allocations in the next budget with a view to trim down corruption and inefficiency in utilisation of these funds. It was informed by the finance ministry in a recent circular to all other ministries asking for their estimated resource ceilings for the next three years under the mid-term budgetary framework.
Businesses lay out 100-day tasks of new govt
November 16, 2008
The country’s business community has laid out 52 recommendations for 21 sectors for the incoming government in the first 100 days of its term. They also made special requests for an accord through pre-election talks to formulate laws banning general strikes, barring children and minors from strikes and picketing, and forming a shadow government by opposition parties to boost public confidence.
Nation eagerly waiting for elected govt
November 10, 2008
President Iajuddin Ahmed yesterday said the entire nation is eagerly waiting to welcome a newly elected government by December after the general elections.
“I call upon all concerned to extend their full cooperation in this regard,” he said.
The president made the call while speaking at the 3rd convocation of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the city.
A total of 1,650 students were awarded bachelor’s and master’s degrees in seven disciplines, including architecture, electrical and electronic, civil, computer science and textile engineering.
Justice ATM Afzal delivered the convocation speech while AUST Syndicate chairman and President of Dhaka Ahsania Mission Kazi Rafiqul Alam and Vice-Chancellor of the university Prof Dr M Anwar Hossain also spoke.
President Iajuddin, who is also the chancellor of the university, said that in this era of globalisation, the learning of science and technological education is of paramount importance to meet the demand of the 21st century.
“In this context, universities have to provide modern curricula and congenial atmosphere to impart quality education,” he said.
Welcoming the new graduates, the president urged them to uphold the truth and justice at every sphere of their life keeping national interest above.
“I hope you are capable enough to shoulder the responsibilities for developing our country in diverse fields,” he said. “I believe your sincere efforts, honest persuasion and social commitment would surely help in building a happy and prosperous Bangladesh.”
Seven students were awarded Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah gold medals for their outstanding results and other extra curricula activities.
Justice ATM Afzal said, “There is need to support the private universities which deserve it by their record of performance, but there is a stronger need to weed out the commercial outlets which are doing more harm than good.”
Source: The Daily Star
CA launches Batexpo, seeks pay hike for garment workers
November 9, 2008
Chief adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed has urged the garment industries to raise the salary and allowances of the workers in line with the dearness allowance of the civil servants. He made the call while inaugurating the Bangladesh Apparel and Textile Exposition (Batexpo) at Hotel Sonargaon on Thursday.
Bangladeshi co to invest $5m at Adamjee EPZ
November 6, 2008
M/s. Mottle Industries Limited a Bangladeshi company will set up a Garments Accessories Manufacturing industry in the Adamjee Export Processing Zone. This100% local owned company will invest US $5 million to set up their plant and will produce Garments Accessories.
Month-long trade fair begins in Gopalganj
October 27, 2008
A month-long trade fair began at Sheikh Kamal Stadium here on Saturday.
Chief adviser’s special assistant for Power and Energy Ministry Prof M Tamim formally inaugurated the fair.
Presided over by Kazi Zinnat Ali, president of Gopalganj Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the inaugural function was also addressed by Police Super M Abdul Quddus Amin and poura mayor Hasmat Ali Sikder Chunnu.
The District Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised the fair. Some 150 stalls and pavilions were established in the fair.
The organizers also arranged circus and puppet show in the fair for the entertainment of the visitors.
Source: The New Nation