India does not interfere in neighbour’s internal matter, says Shinde

India believes in peaceful co-existence and does not interfere in the internal matters of its neighbouring countries, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde today (Sunday) said. “We believe in peaceful co-existence with our neighbours. We do not interfere in any internal matter of our neighbouring countries in any way,” Shinde said at a joint press conference with his Bangladesh counterpart Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir here, reports the Business Standard. shindeShinde made the statement when a Bangladeshi journalist asked what role India would play in the pres...

REHAB, NHA to work together for growth of housing sector

Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) has teamed up with the National Housing Authority (NHA) to work for development of the government's housing sector. This was disclosed when leaders of REHAB held the association's first meeting with NHA Chairman Shahidul Alam at the housing authority here. Among others, Vice-President Liakat Ali Bhuiyan, General Secretary M Wahiduzzaman, Organizing Secretary Shahidul Islam Badol and executive members architect Mohammad Al Amin and engineer Shafique Rahman attended the meeting, says a press release. DSC03618

Malaysian Premier arrives amid cordial reception

The red carpet was rolled out as Malaysian Premier Najib Razak and his spouse Rosmah Mansor arrived in the city this evening on a three-day official visit to Bangladesh. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received her Malaysian counterpart at the VVIP Terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8.05 pm. Two tiny tots welcomed the Malaysian Prime Minister, his wife and entourage with bouquets. Ministers, advisers to the Prime Minister, the chiefs of the three services, the Malaysian High Commissioner in Dhaka as well as high civil and military officials were present on the occasion. Najib+Rajak

BGMEA requests Biswal to withdraw GSP suspension

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Sunday requested the US government to withdraw the suspension of GSP facility for Bangladeshi products in the US market. BGMEA President M Atiqul Islam made the request during a luncheon meeting with Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal in a city hotel today. Biswal was accompanied by the US Ambassador in Dhaka Dan Mozena and other US government officials, said a BGMEA release. The meeting continued for about 1.15 hours. bishwalThe BGMEA Presid...

Bangladesh offers huge potential for halal food industry

Bangladesh offers huge potential for the establishment of a halal food industry besides serving as a platform for Malaysian companies to penetrate Western and European markets. Malaysian High Commissioner in Bangladesh, Norlin Othman said there was huge demand for halal food products in this country of 160 million people out of which 95 per cent were Muslims. "We are competeting with India and Thailand in the food industry but we have an edge over them because of our status as an Islamic country," she told reporters during a briefing, Sunday. Malaysian envoy

IBBL 285th Branch opens at Anwara, Chittagong

The 285th branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd (IBBL) was inaugurated at Anwara, Chittagong on Saturday. Engr.Md. Eskander Ali Khan, Chairman, Executive Committee of the bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest. IBBL managing director Mohammad Abdul Mannan presided over the inaugural function addressed by Mohammad Munirul Mowla, Executive Vice President and Head of Chittagong South Zone, Momena Akhter, Panel Chairman, Boro Uthan Union Parishad, S.M Nawab Ali, Chairman, Boirag Union Parishad, Anwara, Md. Yeasin Hiru, Chairman, Chaturi Union Parishad, Anwara,Professor Pradip Roy of AO Chowdhury Degree College, Prokiti Ranjan Datta, District Commissioner, Bangladesh Scout, Chittagong Professor Mahmudul Hasan, Eminent Educationist, and Mowlana Abul Hossain, Khateeb, Kapka Housing Jam’e...
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