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Khaleda for political unity, softens stance: Problems can be solved thru’ discussions
UNB, Dhaka
Detained former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Wednesday held out an olive branch to the caretaker government to resolve all problems peacefully through dialogue.
"I don't believe in conflict," she said, "all problems can be resolved through peaceful discussions."
During her appearance in a special court in connection with the GATCO scam case, Khaleda made the remarks talking to inquisitive reporters.
Asked about Education Advisor Hossain Zillur Rahman's comments that all-out efforts are underway to bring BNP to the table for dialogue, she said, "I know nothing about it.  |
Regional food bank urged at BIMSTEC meet Staff Reporter
Finance Ministers of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) countries wrapped up their meeting in Dhaka yesterday pledging their commitment of mutual cooperation for poverty reduction.
Though the meeting ended without any action plan for poverty reduction, it reached a consensus on exploring the possibility of establishing a regional food bank and to consider it at the next Ministerial meeting to be held in Nepal in the second half of next year. |
Ganges, Padma may cross danger level in 24 hrs
BSS, Dhaka
A rising Ganges-Padma may cross its danger level downstream at Bhagyakul at Munshiganj during the next 24-48 hours, but it may not turn into a severe flooding, a Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) official said on Wednesday.
Saiful Hossain, executive engineer at FFWC, told BSS that the river was flowing at 5.90 metre, just short of its red mark of six metre when the river water level count was taken yesterday morning.
The Ganges-Padma may rise for another three days and fall afterwards. But it would not pose the threat of a severe flood situation at Bhagyakul, the FFWC official said. |
Revenue earnings exceed target by Tk 1230cr: NBR: Reveals names of 20 top tax, VAT paying cos Staff Reporter
The government's revenue earnings during the just concluded fiscal year of 2007-08 surpassed all the previous records exceeding the revised target by Tk 1,231 crore.
"This is for the first time in the history of Bangladesh that we have succeeded to earn Tk 47,201 crore against the target of Tk 45,970 crore," said MA Mazid, Chairman of National Board of Revenue (NBR) while addressing a press briefing at his office in the city yesterday.
For the first time, the NBR also disclosed the names of top ten companies, which paid the highest amounts of tax and VAT during the outgoing fiscal year. |
President seeks enhanced ADB assistance to power, gas sectors
UNB, Dhaka
President Professor Iajuddin Ahmed sought enhanced assistance from the Asian Development Bank in developing power, gas and transportation sectors of Bangladesh.
He stressed the need for funding these priority sectors while talking to ADB Country Director Hua Du when she paid a farewell call on the President at Bangabhaban yesterday.
During the meeting, the outgoing ADB country chief apprised the president of the donor agency's different activities and support to Bangladesh in achieving its aspired goals in various fields, including expanding quality primary education, creating business environment, developing private sector, ensuring high economic growth and food security, and protecting environment. |
NUB convocation held: Students urged to grow up as worthy citizens
DU Correspondent
Primary and Mass Education, Children and Women Affairs Adviser Rasheda K Chowdhury yesterday asked the graduating students to build themselves as worthy citizens of the country.
The graduating students should have the capability to face the present danger and future challenges of the country. They should take care of the values and ideas of the nation, she said while addressing the 2nd convocation ceremony of Northern University of Bangladesh (NUB) as chief guest at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre. |
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Internet Edition. July 10, 2008, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM 
