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Ex-president Zillur Rahman's 2nd anniversary of death today

The second death anniversary of former president Zillur Rahman, a veteran politician, a Language Movement hero, an organiser of the
19 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Act fast on MRP

The government yesterday issued a seven-day ultimatum to IRIS Corporation Berhad to start enrolling Bangladeshi expatriates in Saudi
19 March 2015, 18:00 PM

When life gives you lemon, make lemonade

Cultivation of various crops on dry riverbeds and low-lying char lands has become popular as the main source of livelihood for
19 March 2015, 18:00 PM

HRFB demands rejection of police proposal

THE Human Rights Forum Bangladesh (HRFB), a network of 19 rights bodies, has expressed grave concern over the recent police proposal to amend the Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention) Act 2013, terming the recommendations as unconstitutional and in violation of fundamental human rights.
19 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Yahoo to shutter China office and cut "around 350" jobs

Internet giant Yahoo is closing its China office as part of a worldwide consolidation aimed at cutting costs
19 March 2015, 14:20 PM

Education calendar at sixes and sevens

IN the ongoing political turmoil, routine public examinations have been thrown into a chaotic state. SSC exam schedules have been interrupted regularly and not a single exam was held on time.
18 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Solar pumps -- the way forward

IT is interesting to see farmers living in a village that has no access to electricity come up with an innovative solution to their irrigation woes.
18 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Abul Mansur Ahmad's ideals still relevant

It is pertinent even today to follow the ideals of noted satirist and politician Abul Mansur Ahmad for people's social and economic
18 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Abul Mansur Ahmad's 36th anniversary of death today

Today is the 36th death anniversary of Abul Mansur Ahmad, a renowned litterateur, journalist and politician of the sub-continent, says a press release.
17 March 2015, 18:08 PM

Obituary

Utpal Kanti Shaha, former deputy general manager of Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation, died from heart disease at the capital's
17 March 2015, 18:07 PM

Strict enforcement of rules can reduce road accidents

In addition to creating massive mass awareness, strict enforcement of traffic rules has become an urgent need to reduce road accidents,
17 March 2015, 18:06 PM

Regional power grid plan

WITH seven nations of South and South East Asia finalising a draft plan to set up grid connections to facilitate trading of electricity, a new horizon opens for power cooperation in the region and beyond.
17 March 2015, 18:00 PM

The Consumer Rights Protection Act 2009

THERE have been quite a few shocking cases of patients dying, or their condition becoming worse because the medical practitioner or the hospital staff neglected their duties. The reason is the absence of accountability, especially beyond the purview of their institutions.
17 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Death anniversary

Today is the fifth death anniversary of Matiur Rahman Bhuiyan, an organiser of the 1971 Liberation War, and an educationist of
17 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Garment industry faces ordeal

THE ongoing blockade and shutdowns are crippling the economy, with the garment sector seemingly set to receive the hardest blow.
16 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Kidnap, murder in the hands of a cop!

WE are shocked and horrified at the kidnap and murder of a nine-year-old boy for ransom by a member of a law enforcement agency in Sylhet.
16 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Death anniversary

Today is the third death anniversary of diplomat Masum Ahmed Chowdhury.
16 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Obituary

Arun Chandra Das, a noted tabla player, died of a cardiac arrest on Friday. He was 45.
16 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Kaler Dhoni's discussion on Abul Mansur Ahmad tomorrow

Literary magazine Kaler Dhoni will host a discussion tomorrow at the capital's Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy to the mark the death
16 March 2015, 18:00 PM

Obituary

Bir Pratik Shamsul Haque died in his Nayanpur residence in Dagonbhuiyan upazila of Feni yesterday morning. He was 73.
15 March 2015, 21:47 PM