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Sloppy rental power deals cost govt dear
Underperformers shift blame to state entities, realise capacity payments
M Azizur Rahman
A section of unscrupulous entrepreneurs capitalised on loopholes in the contracts on rental and quick rental power plants, leaving the government to count the cost of it, industry insiders alleged.
They said the government is compelled to spend billions on capacity payments to the private power plants. ...read more
Rain disrupts city life Two electrocuted
FE Report
Normal life in Dhaka city almost came to a standstill due to ceaseless rain that caused inundation in ...read more
30 extrajudicial killings, 10 disappearances in 2012: AI
Amnesty annual report focuses on Padma Bridge graft allegation
FE Report
Extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances and deadly political violence continued for the fourth consecutive year in Bangladesh, where communal ...read more
MoC may get highest-ever allocation under next ADP
A large chunk to be earmarked for Padma
Munima Sultana
The Ministry of Communications (MoC) will receive its highest-ever allocation in the next fiscal year (FY), 2013-14 under ...read more
Move to restrict NGO men from being involved in TUs
Draft labour law to be passed in next JS session
Monira Munni
The government has initiated a move to restrict individuals from being simultaneously engaged in the activities of non-governmental ...read more
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Relocation of chemical warehouses
That relocation of chemical warehouses from the city's old part to Keraniganj has missed its schedule by December 2012 is ...read more
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A commuter train moving on the submerged tracks at the Gandaria railway station, as like many other parts in Dhaka, the area experienced acute water-logging due to heavy downpour Thursday. — FE PhotoMalaysian artistes performing the country's traditional dance at the inaugural ceremony of Showcase Malaysia 2013 at a city hotel Thursday. Story on Page 17 — FE PhotoPakistani security officials are pictured at the site of a bomb attack on a vehicle used by security forces on the outskirts of Quetta, the capital of restive Baluchistan province Thursday. The bomb attack killed at least 12 people.<br /><br /> Story on Page 14 — AFP PhotoPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressing a function organised by the World Peace Council at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the city Thursday marking the celebration of 40 years of receiving the Julio-Curie Peace Medal by father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. — BSS PhotoAn exciting moment of the AFC Women's Asia Cup Qualifiers match between Thailand and Philippines at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city Thursday. — Focus Bangla PhotoSYDNEY: Australian cricketer David Warner leaves a press conference after speaking for the first time since he was found guilty of breaching Cricket Australia's code of behaviour over a Twitter tirade at two Australian journalists here Thursday. — AFP PhotoGURGAON: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh delivers his address during a foundation stone laying ceremony at the Indian National Defence University here Thursday. — AP PhotoDeputy Managing Director and Chief Officer (Emerging Market) of Prime Bank Limited Tabarak Hossain Bhuiyan and Chief Operating Officer of Software Shop Limited (SSL Wireless) Anisul Islam signing an agreement on behalf of their respective sides in the city recently. Under the deal, the customers of Prime Bank will be able to recharge their mobile phones through internet banking service 'Altitude' from anywhere at any time. High officials of both the companies were present on the occasion.Industries minister Dilip Barua visited Showcase Malaysia 2013 in a city hotel Thursday. Robi Axiata Limited is the title sponsor of the event. (report on page-17) Grameenphone inaugurated Vessel Tracking System for Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) at Grameenphone head quarters in the city Wednesday. Through this innovative system, BIWTC will be able to track their Water Vessels like Ferry, Streamer & Tug. This is a unique initiative by GP & BIWTC to ensure better customer experience and enhance operational excellence of all water vessels of BIWTC. Shajahan Khan, Minister of Shipping; Mr. Mojibor Rahman, Chairman of BIWTC, Allan Bonke, Chief Marketing Officer and Mahmud Hossain, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Grameenphone along with other high officials were present on the occasion. ICB Islamic Bank Ltd has signed a Strategic Business Agreement with NCC Bank Limited to avail the remittance service from IME (M) SD. BHD in the city recently. This signing agreement will allow the customers to get remittance related services of IME (M) SDN. BHD from any branches of ICB Islamic Bank Ltd. NICOSIA, Cyprus: A worker putting up a Bank of Cyprus sign (left) as they replace the sign of Laiki (Popular) Bank (right) at one of the failed bank's branches in the Cypriot capital, Nicosia, Thursday. The signs of Laiki bank are being removed from their former offices as part of the dismantlement of the island's No. 2 bank that was included in the restructuring of the Cypriot banking sector. — AFP PhotoPARIS: Head of IMF France's Christine Lagarde getting off a car as she arrives at the French Republic Justice Court, here Thursday, for a hearing to determine whether Lagarde should be charged over the Tapie case for complicity in fraud and misappropriation of public funds when she was French finance minister in 2007-2008. — AFP PhotoMADRID: A man, wearing a mask depicting Spain's Minister of Treasury and Civil Services Cristobal Montoro and other NGO activists dressed as public services workers perform in front of a Bankia Bank office here Thursday during a protest organised by the Robin Hood Tax Campaign. The campaign is organised by several NGOs, notably Owfam and Attac, who propose a financial transaction tax in order to generate funds to fight against poverty and global warming. — AFP PhotoPresident of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Md Sabur Khan and Executive Adviser of Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) Tan Sri Dato' Soong Siew Hoong seen, among others, at the B2B match-making event organised by the DCCI in the city Wednesday. DCCI Senior Vice President Nessar Maksud Khan, Vice President Absar Karim Chowdhury and directors also attended the programme. Gawsia Hawkers' market was inundated due to downpour in the city Thursday.<br /><br /> — FE PhotoJAKARTA, Indonesia : An Indonesian woman applies lipstick at a Wardah outlet, Indonesia's Islamic brand cosmetic in Jakarta. — AFP PhotoGAZIPUR: No flora, no nectar. Bee-keepers of Mymensingh are in trouble as there is not enough food for bees to feed. Photo shows a farmer has brought his boxes to Santoshpur rubber garden in Gazipur for the bees to survive and produce honey. — Focus BanglaA Buddhist devotee offering prayers at International Buddhist Temple at Merul Badda in the city Thursday on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the greatest religious festival of the community. — Focus Bangla Photo
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