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Donald Trump's latest and ongoing fight with US District Judge Gonzalo Curiel who has Mexican lineage and the manner of the fight could have dangerous consequences not just for his...
For the last few years, dissension about the maritime demarcation in the South China Sea, especially between China and the United States, has become one of the key issues of...
Water is very important for our life and during the Ramadan month we should drink enough water after breaking our fast till the dawn so that our body can function...
Service holders in Bangladesh have been deprived of reasonable income since independence. The present AL government realized the phenomenon and increased compensation of public servants on an average to double...
It is a good sign that public interest on the preparation and implementation of the national budget is growing. Both the print and electronic media, as well as think tanks...
The government's financing of deficit from the banking sector will distort the overall demand and supply of loanable funds. Consequently, it will shift the aggregate demand of the loanable fund...
Muhammad Ali, whose record-setting boxing career, flair for showmanship and political stands made him one of the best-known figures of the 20th century, died on June 03, 2016 aged 74....
The projected total government expenditure in the proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2016-17 is Taka 3.41 trillion, 15.5 per cent larger than the current FY's initial budget and 29...
Child marriage has been in vogue in Bangladesh for centuries. The country has the world's fourth highest rate of child marriage, according to the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)...
OVERSEAS market is assuming a new dimension all over the world. As the world is gradually turning into a global village, Bangladesh has also taken a global approach towards fostering...
BOXING legend Mohammed Ali is no more. He has said good bye to the mortal world and departed for a timeless journey into the eternity. This extraordinary genius has left...
Finance Minister AMA Muhith has presented the proposed annual budget for 2016-17 fiscal in parliament. The budget has lofty and ambitious targets and has the biggest ever financial outlay in...
The EU-Bangladesh Business Council meeting held recently in the city listed impediments to foreign direct investment in the country. Lack of coordination among the government agencies, political uncertainty, shortage of...
As a visible expansionary approach of the government, the Finance Minister has proposed a mega Tk.3.4 trillion budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2016-17. It is about 29 per cent...
NEW investment, foreign or local, is not forthcoming at a desired level and as such there exists a lull in the economy. This is not an encouraging news for our...
CHILD labour is a nagging problem for our society. It is so deep-rooted that it cannot be eradicated overnight. Every year, the United Nations observes "The World Child Labour Day"...
WE want to emerge as a developed economy by 2041 as per vision of the present government. The GDP, inflation rate and all other indicators show that we are on...
Amid rising tensions in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, the high-profile annual G-7 summit of the world's rich countries held in Japan's quiet Ise-Shima town on May 26-27, 2016,...
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement is being portrayed as a boon for all 12 of the countries involved. But opposition to the agreement may be the only issue that...
The announcement, made well ahead of the presentation of the proposed national budget for fiscal year (FY) 2016-17, about imposition of the value added tax (VAT) across the board at...
In line with his previous efforts, Finance Minister AMA Muhith has outlined another national budget. As such the prime objective of the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2016-17...
While most people may struggle to decipher an acronym if they are put on the spot but students who have just scored a GPA 5 in SSC are surely expected...
The entire foundation of the education system right from primary stage to tertiary stage is reliant on how qualified teachers groom children at the beginning of their lives. If the...
World Environment Day (WED) is the United Nations' most important event to encourage worldwide awareness and actions for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, it has...
Most parents aspire for their children to achieve more than them. One area is better money management. But how do parents ensure that their kids turn out smarter in money...
S. M. Rayhanul Islam Module: Gender and Development Published by Commonwealth Secretariat, London, UK The gender issue is considered a critical element in achieving decent work for all women and...
TODAY we cannot think of spending a day without internet. We have no other alternative to get connected with the outside world than internet and it is essential to have...
PEOPLE were shocked and dismayed at the incident of a member of parliament slapping an upazila election officer of Bashkhali, Chittagong. The MP slapped the officer because he failed to...
ADOLF Hitler is one of the most infamous characters in world history, known for his leadership in the Nazi Party and his role as chancellor of Germany in the early...
Funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) of the UK, the Research and the Evaluation Division (RED) of BRAC conducted a diagnostic study on agricultural sector of Bangladesh. Reviewing...
A previous series in this newspaper highlighted the key industries that have made the country what it is today (began with the March 01, 2016 issue), and to which the...
Although it sounds far-fetched, we feel tempted to link the great seven-summit conquests of Wasfia Nazreen to the women's magazine Begum, and its editor Nurjahan Begum. The editor earned the...
AN article on WV Beetle was carried by an English daily on May 31, 2016. In the article the writer's views on air cooled automobile engines, particularly in the dusty,...
THE problem of sexual harassment is the talk of the town nowadays. Sexual harassment is generally defined as unwelcome sexual advances. To be simple, it is often described as a...
THE world observed "No tobacco day" on May 31, 2016. The day was also observed in Bangladesh with renewed pledge to drive out tobacco menace from the country. The World...
British Prime Minister David Cameron has called Sadiq Khan a "proud Muslim" and a "proud Brit" when the two shared a common platform on the issue of Britain remaining in...
The 5th GRI Global Conference held on May 18-20, 2016 at Amsterdam, the Netherlands called on companies and organisations for stepping out from their comfort zones, become truly innovative and...
DO you remember how your life was when there was no Facebook? What did you do when you had nothing to do? But without a Facebook account now you will...
TODAY online shopping is spreading fast in Bangladesh. Members of young generation are enthusiastic about online shopping which is a great business opportunity for them. According to the Bangladesh Telecom...
A reputed Bangla newspaper reported recently that the government was considering zero customs duty on some essential commodities to make those available at low prices. These essential items include pulse,...
Born in East Bengal in 1925 during the British rule of India, Nurjahan Begum began her education in Calcutta in mid 40's when her father Mohammad Nasiruddin brought out weekly...
BANGLADESH cutter king Mustafizur Rahman won the emerging player award at the Indian Premier League 2016. It is a great achievement by any measure for him as well as the...
DHAKA Medical College Hospital is the busiest hospital in Dhaka. According to a survey, more than 150 people per hour are admitted in this hospital. But the service of the...
DHAKA is one of the busiest cities in the world where women have to travel long distances for work. But these women are often subjected to harassments as they travel...
SUNRISERS Hyderabad lifted their maiden IPL trophy, thanks to the powerful and inspirational performance of their captain David Warner who led his team brilliantly. Mustafizur, who is now better known...
The Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act, 2012 (New VAT law) is expected to come into full effect from tomorrow (July 01, 2016). The new VAT law was passed...
Flexibility introduced in the rules of origin (ROO) by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in its last ministerial conference has emerged as a major gain for the Least Developed Countries...
REAL Madrid, the giant professional football club of Spain, has won the European champions trophy for the 11th time which is unprecedented in the history of football. It has beaten...
NELSON Mandela has demonstrated a full range of cognitive, emotional and behavioural faculties to bring about a profound change in South Africa. All leaders who aspire to be more strategic...
SCARCITY of grazing fields is making cattle scarce in Bangladesh. As Bangladesh is a densely populated country, it needs a good number of cattle throughout the year. We have a...
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