Desk Report: Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu will arrive here on September 23 on a three-day visit to discuss trade and other bilateral issues between the two countries, reports Daily Asian Age. “The Indian Commerce Minister will be here on September 23 and return home on September 25. We’ll have…
Desk Report: Mindless of the risk of fatal accidents, pedestrians often cross busy roads in the capital without using footbridges and zebra crossings, not giving a damn about traffic rules, reports Daily Sun. Though jaywalking is one of the main reasons for road fatalities in the city, pedestrians are reluctant to use footbridges and zebra…
UNB: Like all government entities, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority has started an service online to get survey certificates of their water transports. All activities of the water department including recruitment test applications, admit cards, fees submission, digital competency certificates, verifications, registrations, offering SID will be available online, said a press release of the department….
Desk Report: The government is planning to establish a “rumour detection and prevention centre” where media can verify news with the relevant spokesperson, to prevent rumours in times of crises, repots Daily Star. “We need to establish it as soon as possible. We will discuss the matter with the prime minister and hold intra-ministerial meetings…
Desk Report: The government is contemplating to invite fresh bidding round for the country’s land and sea blocks in November, a top official said, reports Daily Sun. The last bid round happened in 2012 for exploring oil and gas in the Bay. “We’re expected to finilise the model production contracts (PSC’s) 2018 within this month…
Banglanews: Radisson Blu Chittagong Bay View General Manager Robin Edwards said the five-star hotel in port city already has proved its wide-scale acceptability to the customers through providing world class services. “Our main objective is to ensure customers’ satisfaction. We are committed to provide them global-standard services with maximum heartiness. The staff and officials of…
Desk Report: A total of 344 garment factories have faced the music due to their failure to fix the safety flaws identified in their initial inspection, people familiar with the matter said, reports Financial Express. Some 2200 units were inspected by the western retailers’ platforms, including the Alliance. “Five factories were suspended in August, which…
Desk Report: Bangladesh Cricket Board heaved a sigh of relief as opening batsman Tamim Iqbal and pace bowler Rubel Hossain finally secured the visa of United Arab Emirates, which paved the way for their participation in the forthcoming Asia Cup from the start, reports New Age. The rest of team members travelled to UAE on…
MD Saddam Hossain, Thakurgaon Correspondent: The supporters of Thakurgaon Ditrict Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) demonstrated a symbolic hunger strike demanding release of Begum Khaleda Zia. District BNP organized the program yesterday in front of their district party office. Al Mamun Alam, the vice-president of district BNP presided over the hunger strike. District BNP general secretary…
Speakers at a consultation called for involvement of non-governmental organizations along with the government for combating human trafficking especially child trafficking. Stressing on giving priority to child protection, they said, it is difficult for the government alone to handle the task. Combined efforts by the government and NGOs would help protect the rights of trafficking…