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US, Canada retailers seek PM's help in factory safety
Siddique Islam
A collaboration of six leading US and Canadian apparel and retail trade associations has sent a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeking cooperation to implement the Safer Factories Initiative (SAI) in Bangladesh.
The North American Bangladesh Workers Safety Working Group in the letter said: "….we understand ...read more
News Analysis
Will new push for a resolution of Syrian tangle make any headway?
Zaglul Ahmed Chowdhury
A flurry of high-flying diplomatic activities are being witnessed at the moment at the international level for ...read more
Kerry, Moni talk labour issues, war crimes trial
Partnership talks in Dhaka from May 26
Nizam Ahmed
Foreign Minister Dipu Moni and her US counterpart John Kerry discussed crucial issues in Washington DC on Friday ...read more
AL leader shot dead in Bagerhat
BAGERHAT, May 18 (UNB): A local Awami League (AL) leader and his motorcycle driver were shot to death by some ...read more
Major reasons behind labour unrest at Ashulia
Monira Munni
Demand for wage-hike and a feeling of uncertainty over its timely implementation, coupled with workplace safety, are the ...read more
EDITORIAL
Cyclone Mahasen and lessons it left in its trail
Cyclone Mahasen has spared Bangladesh in terms of the extent of deaths and damage although it left 48 killed in ...read more
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WORLD
N Korea fires short-range missiles
SEOUL, May 18, (AFP): North Korea Saturday launched three short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan, apparently as part of ...read more
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WASHINGTON, DC: Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dipu Moni looks on, as US Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at the US State Department Friday.- AFP PhotoAgitated people blockaded the Khulna-Bagerhat Road at Ahmedabad under Rupsa upazila in Khulna district Saturday in protest against the killing of Fakirhat union chairman and upazila Awami League general secretary Khan Zahid Hasan (inset) by criminals. — Focus Bangla PhotoAbout 30 thousand families of Kalapara in Patuakhali district have been left marooned by the water surge caused by the cyclone Mahasen. The photo was taken from Rozpara of Tiakhali Saturday. — Focus Bangla PhotoPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaking at a views-exchange meeting of the grassroots leaders of Awami League from Chapainawabganj district at her Ganobhaban official residence in the city Saturday. — Focus Bangla News PhotoBNP Standing Committee Member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan speaking at a discussion organised by Jatiyatabadi Krishok Dol at National Press Club in the city Saturday. — Focus Bangla News PhotoCNG-run Auto-Rickshaw Owners Samity brought out a procession in the city Saturday to press home its 10-point demand including extension of time limit for auto-rickshaws. — FE PhotoMADRID: Atletico Madrid's Colombian forward Radamel Falcao holds the trophy as he celebrates after winning the Spanish King's Cup (Copa del Rey) final football match Real Madrid vs Atletico de Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu stadium here SAturday. — AFP Photo North Korea launches short-range missiles.FRANCE : French actor Tahar Rahim kisses French director Rebecca Zlotowski Saturday while posing with French actress Lea Seydoux during a photocall for the film "Grand Central" presented in the Un Certain Regard section at the 66th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. — AFPLutfar RahmanBranch Mangers' Convention of BRAC Bank Limited was held recently in Dhaka. Mr. Syed Mahbubur Rahman, Managing Director & CEO, BRAC Bank, attended the program as the Chief Guest. The daylong convention focused on strategy for capitalizing on market opportunities with real-time online branch network of BRAC Bank across the country.Akhaura Branch (87th branch) of Social Islami Bank Limited started its operation Saturday at Akhaura, Brahmanbaria. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank Mr. Anisul Hoque was present in the program as Chief Guest and inaugurated the branch . The Managing Director of the bank Mr. Md. Shafiqur Rahman presided over the programme. Mayor of Akhaura Pouro Shova Mr. Takjel Khalifa, Deputy Managing director of SIBL Mr. A.M.M Farhad were present .A cheque of Tk 20 million was handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office recently as donation to Prime Minister's relief and welfare fund from Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited for the victims of Savar building collapse. The Bank donated the money as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. Badiur Rahman, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Alhajj Abdus Samad (Labu), Chairman of Executive Cimmittee of the Bank handed over the cheque in presence of Dr. Atiur Rahman, Governor of Bangladesh Bank. CSE president Al Maruf Khan, former BSEC chairman Faruk Ahmed Siddique and BSEC commissioner Arif Khan attended a seminar on demutualisation Saturday. — FE photoManaging Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited (BPBL) Rupali Chowdhury and President of Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) Architect Mubasshar Hussain signing an MoU on behalf of their respective sides in the city recently. Under the MoU, BPBL and IAL will renew their collaboration for continuation of the biannual 'Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture' for next 10 award cycles starting from 2013.Managing Director of First Security Islami Bank Limited (FSIB) AAM Zakaria inaugurating its relocated Muksudpur branch in the city recently. Deputy Managing Director Syed Waseque Md Ali, Head of Information and Communication Technology Division Taher Ahmed Chowdhury, Head of Marketing, Development & Public Relations Division Azam Khan and Manager, Muksudpur Branch Md Abdur Rouf of the bank were present on the occasion. Mr Zakaria also inaugurated an ATM booth of the bank at a function at Polli Bazar of Muksudpur at Dohar.SANTIAGO, Chile: A vagabond sleeping next to a publicity pannel promoting bank credits in Santiago downtown recently. In Chile, a country with high rates of consumption and retail industry that has expanded throughout Latin America, the consumer voice is heard louder in asserting their rights. — AFP PhotoChairman of the board of directors of Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) Md Yeasin Ali handing over certificate as the chief guest to one of the participants of a training programme on 'Accounts & Audit' organised for the officials of BHBFC at its closing ceremony in the city recently. Managing Director of BHBFC Dr Md Nurul Alam Talukder was present on the occasion.HATAY, Turkey: People shop in a shopping district in Hatay Friday. Turkey hailed its second investment grade rating Friday, seeing it as a seal of approval from international markets for a decade of economic reform. Investors joined in, driving sovereign bond yields to record lows. Government enthusiasm was tempered, however, by some concern that the move, coinciding with a visit by Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan to Washington, might trigger over-large capital inflows into the lira currency. — Reuters PhotoBEIJING, China: Chinese jobseekers attend a jobs fair here Saturday. Chinese state media has reported that the China will need to find employment for a record number (seven million) of college graduates this year as the country's economy continues to slow. — AFP Photo Managing Director of Bangladesh Krishi Bank Md Abdus Salam speaking as the chief guest at the branch managers' conference of the bank's Habiganj region at Habiganj Friday.A health check-up programme being conducted by the Labaid Specialised Hospital and Labaid Cardiac Hospital at The Financial Express (FE) office in the city Saturday. — FE Photo
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