DWASA Reforming by 2021

    Ahmed Raju Dhaka Water Supply & Sewerage Authority (DWASA) has taken initiation to reinstall all their pipelines throughout Dhaka city. This will reform the allover function & efficiency of WASA, believes the authority. WASA has already changed the pipelines in the areas of, Pallabi, Kalshi, Mirpur-12, Rupnagar, Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, Bashundhara, Tejgaon, Mohakhali & Kawranbazar….

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      Dhaka Attack abuzzes Bangladeshis in Singapore

      Redwan Ahmed from Singapore Kashem Ahmed, a Bangladeshi expatriate, went to the Carnival Cinema in Shaw Tower at Beach Road, Singapore, Friday evening fancying to watch a Bollywood film. Arriving there, he came to see a poster of Dhaka Attack to be screened from the next day. Immediately he changed his mind. He bought three…

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        Muntassir Mamoon regrets lack of research on Bangabandhu

        Noman Mosharef Professor Muntassir Mamoon regretted the lack of research on father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The prominent historian said: “It is a matter of great disappointment that even universities are not promoting researches on Bangabandhu.” He was addressing at a reception program organized by Swadheenatar Muldhara Sangbadik Samaj, an organization of…

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          Month Long Sky Lantern Holy Festival Begins

          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…

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            1 Lacs Jobs Will Open Up for Bangladeshi Drivers Abroad

            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…

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              Airway Transportation Safety Law is Coming: CAA

              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

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                96 percent buses take extra fare

                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…

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                  AL trying to negotiate with Jamaat: Gayeshwar

                  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…

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