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More community radio in offing: Inu

The government would further expand community radio in private sector in order to provide platform for citizens to raise their voices, especially for the masses at the grassroots, Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu said today. Inu revealed this information to visiting Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations Howe Liang Zhu, who is now in the city on a four-day visit to Bangladesh, said an official release. “We have taken the decision (for more community radios) to bring the marginalized people at inuthe mainstream of...

WB revises up oil price for 2016

The oil price up will go up to $41 a barrel this year when agriculture produces will be cheaper, the latest market update of the World Bank (WB) said. The WB its latest Commodity Markets Outlook attributed the rebounding oil prices to the improving market sentiment, a weakening dollar and receding supply. The projection is 13.51 percent higher from its previous forecast of $37 a barrel, reports BSS. The WB revised forecast came only two days after Bangladesh government cut the prices of major petroleum products, ranging from 4.41 percent to 10.41 percent. wb

IS promises violence in Bangladesh

The Islamic State (IS) is expanding its reach around the globe, and its latest focus is on Bangladesh. In the newest edition of its glossy magazine, Dabiq, the head of Islamic State operations in Bangladesh, Sheikh Abu Ibrahim al-Hanif, discussed the group's goals for the country. The group has carried out some small attacks in the country, but it wants to conduct a large attack to boost its credentials among local jihadists and promote the interests of the larger organization. As has been the case elsewhere, however, established jihadist groups in Bangladesh pose a challenge to the Islamic State's ambitions. In the interview that appeared in the April 13 edition of Dabiq, al-Hanif listed a range of

Pearson, TÜV SÜD expand English exams portfolio in BD

The Academy division of TÜV SÜD, the German consultancy, testing and certification giant and Pearson have announced the expansion of their PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic exam model. PTE Academic is the world’s world's leading computer-based test of English for study abroad and immigration. The test module of PTE Academic can be availed by aspiring students applying to international universities or for a UK or Australian visa that requires proof of their English proficiency. PTE Academic allows an applicant to schedule tests as quickly as twenty-four hours in advance, sit a single three-hour test session and receive results within five business days. The reading,

Robi wins Axiata’s Nat’l Contribution Award

Axiata Group Berhad has recognized the outstanding contribution made by Robi towards development of the ICT sector in Bangladesh in 2015. The company was conferred the National Contribution award 2015 at the Axiata Senior Leadership Forum held recently. Among other awards, Robi was also recognized with the Best People Management Award for the 4th consecutive year for demonstrating excellence in People Management in Axiata Group. Robi’s National Contribution award reflects the lead role played by the company in partnering with the government for the rapid realization of the Digital Bangladesh aspiration. It may be noted that as one of the largest Asian telecommunication companies, Axiata today

Housing for the poor, strategies and options

Poverty prevent people from accessing potential housing options, and make others hard to sustain. There are significant linkages between housing and poverty. These have impact on people's lives and livelihood. As such, these linkages deserve greater attention so that they can be properly addressed. Focusing on current location, situation, practices and existing law for the housing for the poor, and to find possible strategies and options according to those issues, Bangladesh Urban Forum and Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh jointly organized a round table discussion on the topic “Housing for the poor; strategies and options”. Mostafa Quaium Khan, Advisor, Bangladesh Urban Forum moderated the round table. Dr. Shahidul Amin, Professor, Architecture Department of the BUET, in his discu...
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