Experimentation for a cleaner city

Experimentation for a cleaner city
2 April 2015, 20:38 PM

Govt to slash cost of migration to S'pore

The government will send workers to Singapore, the third largest destination for Bangladeshi jobseekers, through private recruiting
2 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Indian external affairs ministry secretary to arrive on Sunday

Sujata Mehta, secretary to Indian external affairs ministry, will pay a three-day visit to Bangladesh from Sunday to review and discuss the
2 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Reunion of 13th BCS forum on April 24

The reunion of 13th BCS forum will be held on April 24 at BIAM auditorium in the capital to mark the organisation's 21st anniversary.
2 April 2015, 18:00 PM

India to allow Bangladesh to use its territory for trade with third country

New Delhi has agreed to Dhaka's proposal to include a provision in the bilateral trade agreement for transporting goods from
1 April 2015, 18:00 PM

High-rise in Sonai River to encourage grabbing

The recent decision of a national taskforce allowing construction of a high-rise in the Sonai River at Habiganj's Madhabpur upazila will
1 April 2015, 18:00 PM

IOM urged to repatriate Bangladeshis from Yemen

Bangladesh officially requests International Organization for Migration to repatriate Bangladesh nationals trapped in war-torn Yemen.
1 April 2015, 07:33 AM

Tribunal initiates contempt proceedings against 23

A tribunal in Dhaka initiates contempt of court proceedings against 23 eminent persons for a statement they issued expressing concern over sentence of Dhaka-based British journalist David Bergman for demeaning it.
1 April 2015, 06:47 AM

Boost allocation for women in budget

Speakers yesterday demanded greater budgetary allocation in the next national budget to foster women's empowerment and
31 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Ministers hold meetings to draw up campaign strategies for AL-backed candidates in Dhaka, Ctg city polls

In complete violation of the electoral code of conduct, cabinet members are holding meetings to draw up campaign strategies to ensure
31 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Women freedom fighters' stories usually forgotten

For four months she had fought in the battlefield alongside the young men of her village, yet unlike the male co-fighters, she did not
31 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Protect ritual site, recover grabbed land

A group of civil society members has urged the government to protect the ritual site and recover the grabbed land as an endowed
30 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Cabinet okays proposal on two deals with UAE

The cabinet yesterday approved two proposals to ratify two agreements with the United Arab Emirates.
30 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh condemns Houthi actions in Yemen

Bangladesh strongly condemns actions by the Houthis against the legitimate government led by President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi of Yemen
30 March 2015, 11:22 AM

Cabinet okays 1pc surcharge on mobile phone use

The cabinet approves a new law to introduce 1 percent surcharge on mobile phone use, cabinet secretary says. The government will earn Tk 140cr each year when the law will become effective.
30 March 2015, 08:53 AM

700 deputy, joint, additional secretaries await promotion

The government is set to promote around 700 civil servants to the ranks of deputy, joint and additional secretary although an
29 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Two killed as roof collapses during concert

Two youths were killed and two others injured as the tin roof of an abandoned school building caved in during a concert at Bhomra in
29 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Prime minister for two more divs splitting Dhaka, Ctg

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday emphasised the importance of creating two new divisions in the country splitting the existing
28 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Ganges Barrage Project blessing for country

The proposed Ganges Barrage Project will be a blessing for Bangladesh since the country is a low riparian area facing water-related
28 March 2015, 18:00 PM

140 cops off to Sudan peace mission

A team of 140 police personnel yesterday left Bangladesh to join in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur of Sudan.
28 March 2015, 18:00 PM