MEETING WITH KHALEDA
Nisha stresses strengthening democracy
Birthday parties that did not take place
Monday, 2 December 2013 was supposed to be a day of celebrations in the house of 35-year old Mahfuzur Rahman Sohel, the vice-president of the Bangshal thana Chhatra Dal, the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Graduation from LDC status not possible by 2021: CPD
The Centre for Policy Dialogue on Thursday said that Bangladesh would need at least another decade for graduating from the least developed countries’ category to a developing country as it lagged behind in human assets index and economic vulnerability index.
Bangladesh history incomplete minus Bhashani
The history of Bangladesh is incomplete without elaborate discussions on Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, who was lifelong crusader for the rights of the oppressed, said authors of books written on him, besides academics, at a book launching ceremony on Thursday.
Deal on energy cooperation signed
SAARC leaders renew commitment to connectivity, The 18th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit concluded on Thursday by adopting the ‘Kathmandu Declaration 2014’ renewing the commitment of the member states to boost regional connectivity, combat terrorism, reduce impacts of climate change and alleviate poverty in South Asia.
Terrific Tigers wrap-up series
Bangladesh put up a clinical performance with both bat and ball to thrash Zimbabwe by 124 runs in the third one-day international and wrap-up the five-match series in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Govt successfully controls bad loans: Muhith
The finance minister, AMA Muhith, on Wednesday said that the present government had successfully controlled the bad loans despite political influence of loan default culture.
SAARC summit begins
Set aside differences, take result-oriented projects : Hasina
SAARC summit begins today
South Asian leaders of eight nations assembled in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu to attend the 18th SAARC summit to begin this morning to discuss a host of issues including connectivity and cooperation in electricity among the member states.
Mobile courts fine 331 jaywalkers
Three hundred and 31 pedestrians were fined by mobile courts on charge of violating traffic rules in crossing busy roads in the city avoiding footbridges and underpasses as campaign for creating road safety awareness began on Tuesday.
