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India to use Ashuganj port again to transport foodgrain

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) will transport 25,000 tonne of foodgrain from Kolkata to Tripura using land and river route of Bangladesh. This follows a pilot initiative where FCI had transported 10,000 tonne of rice last year from Kakinada port in Andhra Pradesh to Agartala in Tripura using Ashuganj river port in Bangladesh. bd-indiaAt present, FCI transports grain for Targeted Public Distribution System using trucks to grain deficit N-E states such as Tripura. However, the vehicles carrying foodgrain negotiate tough geographical terrain...

New UK museum to help develop image of Islam

Art from the Islamic world will be shown in the heart of the British Museum, instead of on the sidelines, in two new galleries funded by a Malaysian foundation which hopes to offset the image created by Islamic militants. UK Muslim MuseumThe museum, which houses one of the world’s largest collections of art and artefacts, said on Thursday it plans to open two new galleries in its south wing devoted to its extensive collection of art from the Islamic world. Until now works from the collection have been displayed in a gallery...

‘German clothing brands should increase transparency’

Human Rights Watch has asked German clothing brands to promote workers’ rights in their global operations by publicly disclosing the factories producing their products. ranaplazaThe New York-based HRW, in a report, said the lack of transparency was evident following the collapse on April 24, 2013, of the Rana Plaza complex in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which housed a number of garment factories, killing more than 1,100 workers and injuring thousands more. The rights group mentioned that supply chain transparency through public disclosure would de...

Govt exerts authority to rein media in Bangladesh: CPJ

Matiur Rahman Chowdhury has been the host of “Frontline,” a popular Bangla-language news show, for five years. Aired live three times a week, the show gained notoriety for bringing politicians, members of civil society, and journalists together to discuss current affairs. Chowdhury distinguished himself from many of his counterparts with his soft-spoken but firm demeanor as he led his guests in substantive discussion, rather than presiding over talking heads trying to drown one

Newham residents celebrate Independence Day

Residents in Newham have celebrated Bangladesh Independence Day. They across the borough came together yesterday to celebrate Bangladesh Independence Day. A service was held at East Ham Town Hall where residents raised the flag of Bangladesh and sang the country’s national anthem. Councillors including Rohima Rahman and Obaid Khan also attendednewham the event. Community activist, Sarwar E Alam said: “It was a great day, Residents across Newham have paid their rich tributes to millions of martyrs who had sacrificed their lives in the Liberatio...

Top areas in Dhaka with beautiful views

Who does not dream of opening their eyes on a beautiful morning and seeing refreshing natural views from their bedroom window? House-hunters might not think it is possible to find a home with a view in a major urban center. But even in bustling cities like Dhaka, there are plenty of areas that cater for nature lovers. 10277497_235081376691761_7206655631313790934_nDhanmondi Lake: If you want to wake up with beautiful lake views then you must consider the areas around D...
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