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'Prices of essentials lower at BDR-run sale centres'

BSS, Dhaka

Prices of essentials were lower in the BDR-run sale centres and markets than those in the city's ordinary markets on Tuesday, according to a BDR market report released here on Wednesday.

Flour in packet was sold between Taka 42 and 45 per kg in the ordinary markets, it said adding, the item was sold at Taka 41 in BDR-run open markets and Taka 35 in the BDR-run sale centres. The price of one-kg flour in Kolkata is equivalent to Taka 24.13.

Coarse rice was sold at Taka 31 to Taka 34 per kg in different markets in the city. The items was sold at Taka 32.50 in BDR-run open markets and Taka 25 in the BDR-run sale centres. In Kolkata markets, it is being sold at Taka 25.86.

Lentil (imported) was sold in different city markets at Taka 82 to Taka 85 per kg which is Taka 74 in BDR-run open markets, the item was sold at Taka 72 in BDR-run sale centres and Taka 77.58 in Kolkata markets.

Onion (imported) was sold at Taka 15 per kg in the BDR-run open markets. Price of onion was in other city markets ranged between Taka 16 and 20. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 10.34.

The price of potato was between Taka 12 and Taka 14 per kg in the ordinary markets, while it is Taka 12 in BDR-run open markets and Taka 10 at BDR run sales centres. In Kolkata, the price of the item is Taka 10.34.

Sugar is being sold at Taka 36 to 38 per kg in different markets of the city against Taka 34 in BDR-run open markets. In Kolkata, its price stands at Taka 29.31.

Salt is being sold between Taka 12 to 13 per kg in different markets of the city, while it was sold at Taka 10 per kg in the BDR-run sale centers and Taka 14 at BDR run open markets. The item is available in Kolkata at Taka 8.74, the report said.

The price of soybean oil ranges between Taka 108 and Taka 112 per liter in the ordinary markets, while it is available at Taka 109 in the BDR-run open markets and Taka 105 in BDR run sale centres. In Kolkata, price of soybean oil is Taka 124.13 per liter.

Palm oil was sold between Taka 103 and Taka 104 per liter in the ordinary markets, compared to Taka 104 per liter in the BDR- run open markets and 94 at BDR-run sale centres. In Kolkata, price of palm oil is Taka 106.89 per liter.

Hilsa fish was sold in different markets at Taka 250 to Taka 360 per kg yesterday.

UNESCO Club Journalism Award-'08 announced

BSS, Dhaka

The National Association of UNESCO Clubs in Bangladesh has announced the "UNESCO Club Journalism Award-2008" for 10 young and promising journalists of the print and electronic media on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day-2008.

The award winner journalists are Mustafiz Shafi of Daily Samokal, Shamim Al Amin of Channel One, Shahnaz Munni of ATN Bangla, Monir Haider of Daily Ittefaq, Mahbuba Zannat of Daily Star, Shahed Alam of NTV, Sakila Jesmin of Channel-I, Mujib Masud of Daily Jugantor, Zia Islam of Prothom Alo and Hassan Ahmed Chowdhury Kiron as a TV personality.

The above journalists will be awarded on May 3 at the National Press Club during the UNESCO Club discussion meeting on "Press Freedom and Safety of Journalists."

It is to be mentioned that the National Association of UNESCO Clubs in Bangladesh introduced the award in 2006 for notable contribution in this field of journalism and media.

Implementation of E-Governance initiatives emphasised

BSS, Dhaka

A workshop titled "Sharing of e- Governance Success Stories in Bangladesh " was held on Wednesday at the NEC committee room here.

Planning Commission member Mohammad Shah Alam attended the function as chief guest while ERD additional secretary Mohammad Mejbahuddin was special guest.

Organized by Assistance to SICT for Strengthening Planning Division, ERD and IMED through ICT (ASICT), it was chaired by Dr Md Delawar Hossain Khan, National Project Director, ASICT. The project is being supported by UNDP.

Aminur Rahman, Deputy Secretary of Land Ministry, gave a presentation highlighting the experiences in using the information technology in the land management in the Demra Circle.

Officials of the Planning Commission, ERD and IMED took part in the discussion and shared their experiences.

Important points that were highlighted during the discussion included the necessity to ensure longtime sustainability, high level support and commitment on part of the government personnel.

Institutional change and attitudinal change were also emphasized as factors for the successful implementation of e- governance initiatives.

Navy Chief visits activities of naval contingent

BSS, Dhaka

Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Sarwar Jahan Nizam on Wednesday visited the coastal district of Bhola and Patharghata of Barguna to observe the ongoing activities of naval contingent deployed there, an ISPR press release said here.

Addressing on the occasions, the Navy Chief expressed his satisfaction over the active role of the naval personnel in helping the cyclone victims and taking up the project "Operation Nabojatra" besides their professional duties in sea.

He monitored the development activities of the naval contingent in Bhola in coordination with the local administration.

Earlier, the Navy Chief formally handed over voter ID cards at Barguna and inaugurated voter list and national ID card registration project at Patharghata.

Among others, Commodore Commanding Chittagong, Commodore Commanding Khulna, senior officers of Naval Headquarters and the local elite were present on the occasion.

BUET Professor honoured

BSS, Dhaka

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) jointly awarded the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, has acknowledged the continuing contribution of BUET Professor Dr. Ijaz Hossain, a press release said here on Wednesday.

IPCC has acknowledged Dr. Ijaz Hossain's contribution by issuing a copy of the award certificate for the Nobel Peace Prize. He is one of IPCC'S energy sector Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory expert.

It has provided a copy of this award to only those who have contributed substantially to the work of IPCC over the years since the inception of the organization.

The 2007 Nobel Peace Prize was jointly awarded to IPCC and AI Gore, ex-vice president of USA.

Academic feat

Sadia Afrin Mim obtained junior scholarship in junior scholarship examination held in 2007 from Bamna Sarkari Asmazunnesa Pilot Maddhayamik Balika Vidyalaya in Bamna upazila under Barguna district. She also obtained primary scholarship. She is the daughter of Alhaj Md Abdul Momin and Hasna Hena Hashi. She seeks blessings from all, says a press release.