Monthly Archives: March 2012

A Gift From God

March 31, 2012
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A Gift From God

When Abraham implored God in 14:40, he did not ask for wealth or health; the gift he implored for was: “Please God, make me one who observes the contact prayers (Salat).” The religious duties instituted by God are in fact a great gift from Him. They constitute the nourishment required for the growth and development…

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UN envoy commends disaster preparedness initiatives in Bangladesh

March 31, 2012
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UN envoy commends disaster preparedness initiatives in Bangladesh

The UN envoy responsible for disaster risk reduction today commended Bangladesh for issuing a policy directive requiring that risk assessment be integrated into all development projects, as the country expands its cyclone preparedness to include earthquake readiness. “I am heartened to hear that the same dedication which the country has devoted to protecting the population…

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Conversion to Christ in Bangladesh: marriages, social dissatisfaction and the search for God

March 31, 2012
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Conversion to Christ in Bangladesh: marriages, social dissatisfaction and the search for God

Changing from one religion to another is a complex process where often material and spiritual interests are confused. Islam is the state religion, but the constitution guarantees freedom of religion and the conversions are generally accepted. Legal pressures for Muslims who convert to Christianity. Among the tribal at least 10 years of catechumenate, to ensure…

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Bangladesh signs deal with US firm to build, launch its first satellite into space by 2015

March 30, 2012
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Bangladesh signs deal with US firm to build, launch its first satellite into space by 2015

Bangladesh will launch its first satellite into space by 2015 in a landmark move towards opening a new era in communication and broadcasting and creating new businesses.   Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission yesterday signed a Tk 82.5 crore consultancy deal with a US firm, Space Partnership International (SPI). The firm will design the satellite, named…

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Bangladesh Ruling Party Fails In Resolving Electricity Crisis

March 30, 2012
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Bangladesh Ruling Party Fails In Resolving Electricity Crisis

At least two intelligence agencies in Bangladesh have warned the ruling party of sudden spark of mass revolt by the civilians following limitless sufferings caused by extreme shortage of electricity, which not only is jeopardizing public life, but also is destroying country’s economic backbone. “One or multiple mass revolt may break out at any time…

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Bangladesh readies law for N-plants

March 30, 2012
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The cabinet of Bangladesh Govt yesterday approved a draft law with a provision for realising compensation from the operator of the country’s first-ever nuclear power plant at Rooppur in Pabna for any damage due to accident. According to the draftThe Russian operator will be responsible if there is an accident or damage to a proposed…

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New fungus-resistant wheat variety introduced in Bangladesh

March 30, 2012
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New fungus-resistant wheat variety introduced in Bangladesh

A variety of wheat resistant to a deadly fungus has been introduced into Bangladesh, a traditional rice-growing region. The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) said it introduced the wheat variety in Bangladesh in March that is tolerant to the Ug99 strain of stem-rust fungus. The new wheat variety, named Francolin, has “good” resistance…

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India, Bangladesh extend set of rules for trade …

March 29, 2012
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India, Bangladesh extend set of rules for trade …

India and Bangladesh on Thursday agreed to renew the bilateral trade agreement, which expires on March 31, for three years and agreed to further liberalise two-way flow of goods and investments. “We have come to an agreement that the trade treaty which was due to expire on March 31 will be extended for a period…

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Bangladesh has withdrawn ban on export of aromatic rice

March 29, 2012
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Bangladesh has withdrawn ban on export of aromatic rice

The Ministry of Food and Disaster Management official who preferred to be unnamed said that the government’s Food Planning and Monitoring Committee on Tuesday made the decision as the country had huge stock of rice after bumper summer rice production. Bangladesh’s total foodgrain production in the 2010-11 (July 2010-June 2011) was 34.5 million tons against…

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Bangladesh is rising global economy: Dy HC

March 29, 2012
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Bangladesh is rising global economy: Dy HC

Bangladeshi Deputy High Commissioner Ruhul Alam Siddique has stated that his country was cited as one of the world’s eleven rising economies: “We are the number two manufacturer of the ready-made garments in the world and coming up fast in ceramics, shipbuilding, pharmaceuticals, leather products, information technology, software and fresh organic agricultural products etc”. He…

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The Bangladeshi government has decided to observe Earth Hour 2012

March 29, 2012
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The Bangladeshi government has decided to observe Earth Hour 2012

The Bangladeshi government has decided to observe Earth Hour 2012 and it will urge the people not to use power during that time, an official said Thursday. ‘We’ve decided to observe Earth Hour and ask the people not to use power during that hour,’ Xinhua quoted Towfiq-E-Elahi Chowdhury, Bangladeshi prime minister’s energy advisor as saying…

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‘Next 15 years opportune time for Bangladesh’

March 29, 2012
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‘Next 15 years opportune time for Bangladesh’

The next 15 years would be a great opportunity for Bangladesh, says HSBC Bangladesh chief executive Andrew Tilke. “Coming changes and acceleration in global trade present great opportunity for Bangladesh,” he told a press conference organised on Wednesday to launch the nomination process for the third phase of HSBC Export Excellence Awards-2011. Referring to a…

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  • 'Unrest in Ashulia again' May 20, 2013
    Some thousands of ready-made garment workers blocked the Dhaka-Tangail highway and clashed with police while staging a protest demanding a wage hike and other facilities in Ashulia on Monday morning. […]
  • 'Two UPDF supporters shot' May 20, 2013
    Two supporters of a Chittagong Hill Tracts group, United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF), were shot in Khagrachharhi’s Panchharhi Upazila on Monday morning. […]
  • '3 media persons killed' May 20, 2013
    Three employees of a newspaper, including a manager, were killed by two unidentified assailants inside their office premises at Agartala, capital of an Indian state,Tripura, on Sunday afternoon. […]
  • 'Strike peaceful in Rangpur' May 20, 2013
    A Juba Dal sponsored half-day strike demanding release of its top leaders was underway in Rangpur amidst tight security on Monday morning. Seven top functionaries of the party including its two central leaders were arrested recently. […]

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“Develop network with peers in Bangladesh”-Ambassador Akramul Qader urges expatriate doctors.

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and State Minister Mr. Akramul Qader attended the annual conference of Bangladesh Medical Association of North America, Louisiana chapter in Orleans, Louisiana and addressed a…

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Bangladesh opposes proposed dams in Meghalaya: Minister

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Meghalaya has made it clear that the dams which are to be built across the Myntdu and Umiew rivers would not have any negative impact…

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