November 6, 2017

Mahfuz Uddin Khan Through the Panchashil praying ceremony at the Rajban Bihar pagoda-ground in Rangmati, the month-long Akash Prodin Puja (Sky Lantern Holy Festival) began on Saturday afternoon. Buddhist Priest-Priestess Council arranged this beautiful event, and Pronoy Khashi inaugurated it. A festive aura is surrounding Rajban Bihar pagoda. Crowds of thousands Buddhist pilgrims took part…

Taskina Yasmin There is an increasing demand for drivers abroad. Hence, Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has taken the initiation of ‘Skill for Employment Investment Project’ with the Ministry of Finance. The goal is to train 1 lacs interested Bangladeshi drivers and send them abroad in next 5 years. Secretary of Ministry of…

Eshan Maitra Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has sent the proposal report of ‘Airway Transportation Safety Law’ to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism for approval. It is the first initiation after independence in Bangladesh, in order to 8More on Page 2, Col 7

Noman Mosharef, Mohammad Abu Bakar Siddique The so called sitting service has become a source of sufferings to many in the middle of the route in the peak hours The buses lock the door when they are full, depriving those waiting in the next stoppages for transport. The scarcity for the service is worsening day…

Noman Mosharef BNP standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy alleged that Awami League is trying to negotiate with Jamaat-e-Islami. He said people and journalists know AL leaders are meeting Jamaat leaders in the jail. However, he didn’t give any particular instance, supporting his claim. He was speaking as a chief guest at a meeting organized…

Nayon Sarkar Road transport and bridges minister Obaidul Quader said that it is the Myanmar government who are responsible for the rohingya crisis and they have to solve it. He also said Bangladesh want to solve this problem in a diplomatic way. Quader, also general secretary of ruling Awami League, was speaking while receiving 5000…

Tanzim Taqrim This teenager became FIDE master in 10 years. Fahad is only 14 years old and within 10 years he achieved the title of FIDE master in chess. At the age of 8 he became sub-junior champion and at the age of 10 he became junior champion. Making a history in this country, he…

Tanzim Taqrim Arnob Independent and courageous women are driving scooters, cars and heavy vehicles effortlessly. Bitasta Ahmed a women who drives her scooter around the capital. Farewell to the sufferings of mass transport she has been driving her scooter without any hesitation from one point to another. She said “It is a better option to…