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Petrobangla again asked to conduct study of Shahbazpur field: PDB wants to install power plant in Bhola
Shamim Jahangir
The Energy and Mineral Resources Division has asked Petrobangla to conduct further feasibility study in Shahbazpur gas field for the real picture of the gas reserve in the field so that it could take decision to permit installation of another gas-fired power plant or a private fertilizer plant in Bhola.
The decision came at a meeting chaired by Additional Secretary Md Abu Taher in the Secretariat on Sunday.
The proven reserve of Shahbazpur gas field is now 4.4 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas. Recently, the BAPEX claims the reserve is 5.  |
Permanent trade fair centre in city soon
BSS, Dhaka
All is set to construct a permanent complex for holding international trade and other fairs in capital Dhaka as an agreement has already been signed with China to build the much awaited infrastructure at a cost of Taka 265 crore.
Commerce Minister Col (retd) Faruq Khan on Monday said the permanent venue for international trade fair would be built near the National Parade Square, opposite to Bangabandhu International Conference Center, to hold all big events without any hassle. |
Myanmar agrees to take back 'verified Rohingyas’
BSS, Dhaka
Myanmar on Tuesday agreed to immediately take back some 9,000 Rohingya refugees out of over 28,000 registered ones as their identities were confirmed through their verification process, Foreign Secretary Mohamed Mijarul Quayes said here on Tuesday.
"This (refugee) issue was a top priority in our bilateral consultation and they will soon start the repatriation process to take back their nationals whose identities were already verified," he told a press briefing after talks with Myanmar Deputy Foreign Minister Maung Myint, who holds the status of the foreign secretary of his country. |
PM opens Shaheed Buddhijibi Setu: Corruption, misrule marked all sectors during BNP rule
BSS, Dhaka
"Corruption, misrule and anarchy brought sluggishness at all sectors during the last seven years of BNP- Jamaat alliance and caretaker rule. We are now trying to overcome the situation by bringing dynamism in all sectors."
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said this while inaugurating the Shaheed Buddhijibi Setu (3rd Buriganga Bridge) on the river Buriganga at Basila point at Mohammadpur area in the capital on Tuesday morning. |
Sahara asks law enforcers to work impartially
Staff Reporter
Home Minister Advocate Sahara Khatun yesterday asked the law enforcers to work impartially without being influenced by anyone using the party connection.
She also urged the law enforcers not to give shelter to anyone trying to influence them in any matter as "you are paid from the people's taxes."
"The previous governments had reduced the police force into a force o
their party. But, we didn't do it," the Home Minister said while addressing a views exchange meeting on community policing at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the city. |
Concern over plan for Indian security for its mission
Special Correspondent
The report of Indian security forces being sent to Dhaka for providing security to their high commission, has created anxiety among cross sections of people.
The Kolkata based daily, Anandabazar Patrika, was the first to report it from New Delhi on December 18 that India would send a 50-member security force for the protection of its High Commission in Dhaka.Those security persons have already been trained to provide security to VIP's. They would leave Delhi following clearance from the foreign ministry, the report said. |
Holy Ashura observed
BSS, Dhaka
Muslims in Bangladesh as elsewhere of the world observed the holy Ashura on Monday marking the 10th day of Muharram with due religious solemnity and in a befitting manner.
The day was observed through Tazia procession and special prayers, among other programmes, to commemorate the great Karbala tragedy when Hazrat Imam Hussein (RA), the youngest grand son of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SA) with his 72 followers embraced martyrdom in 61 Hijri.
The government declared the day a public holiday. Different religious organizations chalked out various religious programmes to observe the day throughout the country. |
Parthenium weed poses danger to crops
Abdur Rahman Khan
Parthenium, a newly discovered invasive and dangerous weed, has been posing a serious health problems to human beings and livestock and also causing loss of crops and vegetation in the country.
The dangerous weed is affecting many countries in Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands causing serious environmental problems.
It is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness and economic and environmental impact.
Parthenium weed is toxic to cattle, and meat from livestock that eat the weed can be tainted making it harmful for human beings. |
Chilly weather sweeps across country
Staff Reporter
Chilly weather is sweeping across the country hampering normal life everywhere on Tuesday.
BSS report says: Rajshahi Met office recorded the season's ever lowest minimum temperature at 6.1 degrees Celsius in the city on Tuesday morning against the day's highest temperature of 23 degrees.
According to the concerned sources, the unusual situation has been debarred people from going outside of residence throughout the day along with creating negative impact on all forms of normal life. |
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Internet Edition. December 30, 2009, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM 
