Mariners not okay with 'move to give CDCs to fishers'

Bangladesh Marine Academy graduates yesterday expressed their disapproval of an alleged move to provide Continuous Discharge Certificates (CDC), a type of experience logbook of mariners issued under the shipping ministry, to graduates of Bangladesh Marine Fisheries Academy.
7 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Habiganj tiles workers go on strike

Some 500 workers of tiles manufacturing factories in Madhabpur Upazila of Habiganj started an indefinite strike on Thursday, demanding increasing of their payment.
5 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Exhibition of diversified jute goods begins today

A three-day exhibition on jute products will begin at the capital's Drik Gallery today.
4 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Orion offers medical scholarship

Orion Pharma Ltd introduced an “Orion Medical Scholarship” as part of corporate social responsibility at a ceremony held at Orion House in the capital on Tuesday, says a press release.
3 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Gates Foundation pledges $120m more for family planning

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Co-chair Melinda Gates yesterday announced increasing funds for family planning programmes by 25
25 January 2016, 18:00 PM

AUW offers free education to female RMG workers

The Asian University for Women (AUW) launched a special project titled "Pathways for Promise-2016", under which talented female employees working in different garment factories across the country will get the opportunity for higher education with financial support from the university.
24 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Ruja gets new executive body

A fifteen-member executive body for Rajshahi University Journalist Association (Ruja) has been formed with Mahbub
22 January 2016, 18:00 PM

BRUTA gets new leaders

Dr RM Hafizur Rahman, associate professor of mathematics department, and Tabiur Rahman Prodhan of mass
21 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Rajuk drive reclaims basement parking lots, roads, footpaths

Rajuk yesterday reclaimed basement parking spaces of buildings and dismantled illegally built access ramps occupying footpaths and road width in Gulshan, Dhanmondi and Uttara in the capital.
20 January 2016, 18:00 PM

PHP to finance new building at Jamia Ahmadia Sunnia Mohila Madrasa

A new academic building at Jamia Ahmadia Sunnia Mohila Madrasa, a female madrasa run by Anjuman-e-Rahmaniya Sunnia Trust, will be constructed with financial assistance being provided by the PHP Group.
17 January 2016, 18:00 PM

OIC emergency meeting Thursday

Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali is expected to attend an emergency meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) Council
17 January 2016, 18:00 PM

The Daily Star turns 26

The Daily Star has begun celebrating its 25th founding anniversary with much enthusiasm and the commitment to continue upholding the standard of journalism.
14 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Daily Star turning 26

The Daily Star has begun the celebration of its 25th founding anniversary with much enthusiasm and promise to continue upholding the standard of journalism.
14 January 2016, 13:27 PM

Mustafizur chairman, Hamdullah secretary general of BLP again

Dr Mustafizur Rashman Iran and Hamdullah Al Mehedi have been re-elected chairman and secretary general of Bangladesh Labour Party (BLP).
11 January 2016, 18:14 PM

Sarwar Kamal new chairman of BUBT Trust

The Board of Trustees of Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) elected AFM Sarwar Kamal as the
9 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Mymensingh Press Club gets new committee

M Babul Hossain and M Saiful Islam were elected secretary and joint secretary respectively of Mymensingh Press Club yesterday.
8 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Scientists also want time scale back

Scientists have expressed frustration as their demands are not reflected in the eighth national pay scale.
7 January 2016, 20:38 PM

Nasir Uttara Club president again

Nasir U Mahmood was re-elected president of the Uttara Club Limited for the term 2015-16, says a press release.
6 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Brac awards 10 journalists

Brac awarded 10 journalists at a ceremony in the capital yesterday for reporting on migration, says a press release.
5 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Qayum Reza new UAPF chairperson

Qayum Reza Chowdhury has been elected as the new chairperson of the University of Asia Pacific Foundation (UAPF) and Board of Trustees (BOT) of the university for 2016-2017, said a press release.
3 January 2016, 18:00 PM