DOT Desk Despite having enormous export potential, the country’s flower industry is yet to acquire momentum as it is hamstrung by a dearth of infrastructure and a lack of comprehensive policy support, said industry insiders, reports The Independent BD. To penetrate the global flower market and sustain its presence in it, the government needs to…
UNB: Two students, who took part in a demonstration for safe roads in the port city on Sunday morning, were handed over to police from Wasa intersection on the allegation that they are pro-Jamaat Shibir activists. Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders and activists caught the duo and handed them over to police allegedly after a…
M Humayun Kabir: The average pass rate of this year’s HSC and equivalent exams has fallen to 66.64 percent from previous year’s 68.91 percent. This year, the number of GPA-5 achievers also fell by 8,464, reports bdnews24.com. The total number of GPA 5 achievers is 29,262 in 2018 while it was 37,969 in 2017. The…
Mumbai Indian fought back very tight last night. Mumbai and Supergiant played in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Mumbai started bat first and added 129. In 20 over they lost 8 wickets. It wasn’t sufficient for the team against the Supergiant. It was very easy task for the opponent and Mumbai also was in pressure with…
DOT Desk: UNICEF on Tuesday appealed for $3.9 billion to support its work for children in humanitarian crises, said a press release. Millions of children living in countries affected by conflict and disaster lack access to vital child protection services, putting their safety, well-being and futures at risk, warned UNICEF, reports The Daily Sun. UNICEF’s…
Tasmiah Nuhiya Ahmed, Law Research Officer, BILIA. She is an Advocate of the Supreme Court : The real estate business has not been going well for the last couple of years due to disproportionate price of flat and registration cost. The National budget 2015-16 imposed Value Added Tax (VAT) on apartment price including cost of…
DOT Desk: BINA China-4 peanut is turning fortune wheel of landless char people. BINA (Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture) Magura sources informed, cultivation of BINA China-4 peanut is gaining popularity among char farmers, reports The Financial Express. Agriculturist Dr Abul Kalam Azad is the originator of BINA China-4 peanut. Char land is suitable for the…
AP: A soldier based in Hawaii who is accused of pledging allegiance to Daesh and fixating on videos of beheadings and suicide bombings planned to plead guilty Wednesday to attempting to support the terrorist group. Sgt. 1st Class Ikaika Kang is set to plead guilty as charged in an indictment last year, defense attorney Birney…
Sofian Khan: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday mentioned the replacement of one lakh of the displaced Rohingya minorities to Bhasanchar Island in Noakhali will initiate soon for giving them shelter there until their repatriation. The Prime Minister came up with her remarks while UN Under Secretary General and Executive Director of the United Nations Population…