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70pc secondary schools without internet
The government has introduced information and communications technology as a subject compulsory for students of Class VI–VII from 2013 although the authorities are yet to equip about 70 per cent of secondary schools and... Full story
Six people, 2 instts fined Tk 1.26cr
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday fined six persons and two institutions Tk 1.26 crore for their involvement in stock market manipulation in 2010. None of the 12 people and two... Full story
ACC may seek Interpol help
The Anti-Corruption Commission is actively considering the idea to seek Interpol assistance in arresting three Canadians accused in the Padma Bridge graft case, according to an ACC official. Full story
Chaos marks Biman strike
Operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport was disrupted for seven hours on Tuesday due to an indefinite strike enforced by the Biman employees until it was called off on an government assurance to meet a number of their demands. The civil aviation and tourism minister, Faruk Khan, at an emergency meeting assured the demonstrating pro-Awami League collective bargaining agent of the national flag carrier to resolve the... Full story
REHAB asks govt to ensure security for developers
The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh on Tuesday called on the home minister to ensure security for the real estate developers. They made the demand at the closing ceremony of REHAB Fair... Full story
METRO
Barisal book sellers start strike against mobile court drives
Book sellers in the Barisal city started a wildcat strike Tuesday morning, protesting at drives against illegal primary and secondary-level guide and note books in the markets. Mobile court sources said a mobile court, led by Kaniz Fatema Tania and accompanied by Tania Afroz and Tahmina Parveen, both administrative... Full story
BUSINESS
Non-food inflation doubles in ’12
The non-food inflation jumped to 11.45 per cent last year mainly because of price hike of electricity, house rent and other non-food items. In 2011, the non-food inflation was 6.83 per cent, Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday. Full story
INTERNATIONAL
Damascus bombed, clashes in north
Syrian troops bombarded rebel bastions on the outskirts of Damascus before dawn on Tuesday while fighting had erupted for control of the northwestern town of Mastuma, a watchdog said. Troops shelled the towns of Maliha and Beit Saham to the... Full story
SPORTS
Tail-enders save North blushes
A brilliant century stand from an unlikely pair, Sanjamul Islam and Sajedul Islam, allowed Bangladesh Cricket Board North Zone to get hold of the first day of their Bangladesh Cricket League match against Prime Bank South Zone on Tuesday. Mainly recognised for their bowling skills, Sanjamul and Sajedul, put up a brave fight when they rescued their side with a 127-run partnership... Full story
EDITORIAL
Incumbents need to let go of ‘friendly’ India illusion
THE foreign minister of the Awami League-led government, Dr Dipu... Full story
OP-ED
The best solution for climate change is a carbon tax
As one of the largest polluters in the world, the United States has a special responsibility to lead the way in tackling global warming. We emit 18 per cent of worldwide CO2 emissions with just 4.5 per cent of... Full story
TIMEOUT
Nipa researches on folk dance
For the last few years, Shamim Ara Nipa has been conducting vast research on Bangladeshi folk dance forms. With her great passion for folk dance, the dance diva is trying to popularise the folk genres like jari, lathi, dhamail, bratachari and more. Full story
LETTERS
‘Development Partner’ paradox
Its seems clear to the people of Bangladesh that the government had no choice but to increase oil prices just because they are forced by the so-called development partners. It seems that the International Monetary... Full story
