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Govt fails to install scanning machines at seaports, ICD

The government has failed to install fool-proof scanning devices at the country's seaports and inland container depot (ICD), despite two years of efforts to strengthen the security system there. Official sources acknowledged that little progress had so far been made in the installation of such scanners at the entry and delivery poin . . . . . . Read Full Story

S Asian nations cautioned against making 'political' deals with developed economies

The South Asian countries should avoid striking political deals with major developed countries which have potential to undermine their common position on international economic issues. The observation was made by the Center for Trade and Development (Centad), a Delhi-based independent research and advocacy institution, in its first . . . . . . Read Full Story

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S Asian nations cautioned against making 'political' deals with developed economies

The South Asian countries should avoid striking political deals with major developed countries which

Govt fails to install scanning machines at seaports, ICD

The government has failed to install fool-proof scanning devices at the country's seaports and inlan

Series of bomb blasts kill 50 in Delhi

NEW DELHI, Oct 29 (BDNEWS): A series of explosions rocked Indian capital New Delhi Saturday evening

POLITICS & POLICIES

Bangladesh, India agree to work unitedly on security issues

NEW DELHI, Oct 29 (BSS): The talks between Bangladesh and India home secretaries ended here today wi

99pc people suffer due to a few greedy persons: Kamal

Ninety nine per cent of the country's 140 million (14 crore) people are being deprived of their soci

Speakers criticise govt for not executing CHT peace treaty

CHITTAGONG, Oct 29 (BDNEWS): Politicians, academics and tribal leaders at a seminar Saturday castiga

METRO & COUNTRY

Bhuiyan asks municipal chiefs to ensure sound waste management

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan Saturday called upon the chairmen of municipalit

LP gas consumers of Rajshahi face crisis

RAJSHAHI, Oct 29: Consumers of LP gas in the city are facing a serious shortage of gas as Basundhara

Malaysian architect to design EWU campus

The board of directors of the East West University (EWU) approved its campus design recommended earl

VIEWS & REVIEWS

Managing tuition fee for higher studies

Case 1: Belal Hossain is a student of MBA in International Islamic University Chittagong-Dhaka campu

Destined for the journey

The melancholy eyes were dull and heavy was his heart as he, putting on his big black boots, went to

Those were the days!

It was the only residential university in Bangladesh back in early eighties. It had a beautiful natu

EDITORIAL

The quality of civil servants

THE people's expectation of the civil service in this country has never been high. As in the case of

TI ranking raises fresh alarm

BERLIN-based Transparency International (TI) has again branded Bangladesh as the top corrupt nation

Presidency under a severe stress

HE has been rather unlucky with his nominations to the senior positions in the government requiring

LETTER TO EDITOR

For bigger remittances

UNLIKE the readymade garments (RMG) and other sectors where increase in earnings would require subst

CNG garage in residential area

In Mirpur-2, there is a housing known as "Popular Housing-1". This housing is situated at Barabag un

BUSINESS/ECONOMY

DCCI plea to adopt Vision-2021 as national action plan

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) sent letters to all the stakeholders to adopt its

Activists seek early enactment of consumers’ protection act

Speakers urged the authorities concerned Saturday to enact the consumers protection act soon. Lack

Country losing huge revenue as VoIP not yet legalised

The use of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is yet to be legalised in the country allegedly prote

COMPANIES & FINANCE

EU makes bottom-line trade offer, Australia, US disappointed

BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters): The European Union yesterday offered more sacrifices on farm

Emphasis on achieving proper knowledge on L/C documents

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) former vice president Md Sirajuddin Malik laid emphasi

S Arabia gets nod for WTO entry by year-end

GENEVA, Oct 29 (Reuters): Saudi Arabia, the top global oil exporter, won the go-ahead from major tra

LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT

Crescent Lake

It is an intrinsic urge of the people busy with routine works everyday and having scanty time to spe

Pleasant events

A good number of events are now being held in the city and the city-dwellers have several options fo

Ghorowa

It is offering special iftar items during holy Ramadan. It is mainly a restaurant offering continent

MARKET & COMMODITIES

Oil rebounds, platinum hits 25-year high

LONDON, Oct 28 (AFP): World platinum prices hit the highest level for a quarter of a century as dema

Pinched rubber producers seen supporting prices

JAKARTA, Oct 29 (Reuters): Asian rubber prices were steady Friday but supported by expectations prod

Private equity groups awash with debt offers

LONDON: Banks are encouraging UK private equity groups to take on excessive levels of debt in buy-ou

SPORTS

BFF to introduce national school championship

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is all set to introduce the National School U-16 Football Champ

Jones looks forward to Pakistan challenge

ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (AFP): England wicket-keeper Geraint Jones said Saturday that low bounce and spin

Samuels hits ground record 257 to put WI in driving seats

BRISBANE, Australia, Oct 29 (AFP): The West Indies were in a winning position in their four-day tour

WORLD

Fifty killed, more feared dead as Indian train topples into floodwaters

NALGONDA, (India), Oct 29 (AFP): At least 50 people died and more were feared killed when a passenge

New hurricane Beta bears down on Colombian island

MIAMI, Oct 29 (AFP): Tropical Storm Beta, the record 23rd storm of the busiest Atlantic hurricane se

WHO requests data on dead girl in China bird-flu area

BEIJING, Oct 29 (AFP): The World Health Organization (WHO) requested more information on the death o

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