Arafat Hasan of DOT The National Economic Council (Ecnec) Executive Committee approved Tk 368.87 crore for the enhancement of the Jatrabari (Mayor Hanif Flyover)–Demra (Sultana Kamal Bridge) highway into a four-lane project, reported BSS. The approval came from the maiden Ecnec meeting of the present government’s term held with Ecnec Chairperson and Prime Minister Sheikh…
UNB: A fire broke out at a branch of Arab Bangladesh Bank (AB Bank) in GEC area of the port city. The fire broke out in a store room of the bank from electric short circuit around 11am, said Md Jasim Uddin, deputy assistant director of Chattogram fire service and civil defense. However, the fire…
DOT Desk: Workers and drivers of BRTC bus depot at Joar Sahara called off their strike this noon on an assurance by the authorities that their arrears will be paid in full by August this year, report The Daily Star. The protesters called off their strike around 11:45am after a “fruitful” meeting with the BRTC…
Marilyn Thipthorpe Being Chased: Mostly remembered due to the anxiety felt, being chased usually relates to what we’re running from and not the chase itself. This could be something flagging you that needs your attention. Try to evaluate what may need addressing that you’ve been avoiding for a while. Falling: You may subconsciously feel like…
Tahmeed Taha: A decision has been made by the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to form an OIC ministerial committee. The committee will focus on accountability for crimes against the Rohingya. Bangladesh Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali said, “We are working with Gambia and any other countries can join us. We will come up with…
Stephanie Fairyington, Thrive Global Staff Writer/Thrive Global Two experts weigh in on how to bridge the divide. This weekend, rumors of a growing rift between Prince William and Prince Harry, who were long thought to have a close bond, hit a fever pitch. U.K. newspaper The Sun reports that royal attitudes toward Harry’s wife, Meghan…
Nusrat Jahan Though yours truly is 5’7, which is considered as “tall” here in Bangladesh, she does care for her 5’3 friends. Hence, I am here to convince all the guys why short can be pretty too, by giving them a list of reasons why they should totally try dating a short girl! *note the…
BSS: Outgoing Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Mohammad Nizamuddin Ahmed called on President M Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban here on yesterday afternoon. “The navy chief apprised the President of the overall development activities of Bangladesh Naval Force,” President’s Press Secretary Joynal Abedin told BSS after the meeting. He said the navy chief expressed his…
Tanvir Alam Khan , Assistant Managing Editor, The Daily Amader Orthoneeti & Apprentice Lawyer Dhaka Bar Association : At least Bangladesh is not in the same situation as Mexico or its adjacent countries in the matter of narcotics abuse. South American belt and drug trafficking has an unidentifiable international relations. Mexican War on Drug was…
Desk Report: In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly resolved to observe 15 September as the International Day of Democracy—with the purpose of promoting and upholding the principles of democracy—and invited all member states and organizations to commemorate the day in an appropriate manner that contributes to raising public awareness. This year’s International Day of…