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We will boost democracy, Dhaka tells foreign donors

By ians • Feb 17th, 2010

Dhaka, Feb 12, Bangladesh has assured international donors that it will further improve the working of its parliament and boost democracy to facilitate an inclusive and faster pace of development.



Dhaka airport to be renamed after Sufi saint

By ians • Feb 15th, 2010
Ziaur-Rahman

Dhaka, Feb 15, Bangladesh’s Zia International Airport is to be renamed after 13th century Sufi saint Hazarat Shah Jalal, after deleting the name of former president Ziaur Rahman.



India-s rise beneficial for Bangladesh, says US envoy

By ians • Feb 12th, 2010

Dhaka, Feb 12, Bangladesh should not have any fears over India’s rise as a superpower as Delhi’s emergence would fetch benefits for Dhaka, US ambassador to Bangladesh James F. Moriarty has said.



Outcry against campus violence in Bangladesh

By ians • Feb 11th, 2010

Dhaka, Feb 11, The killing of a student and the severing of tendons of four students making them unfit to stand or walk at a university in western Bangladesh have sparked an outcry against campus violence.



Bangladesh to make cell phones, laptops

By ians • Feb 9th, 2010

Dhaka, Feb 9, Bangladesh has unveiled plans to manufacture cell phones and laptops with the help of foreign companies after witnessing a revolution in the usage of both mobiles and portable computers.



Judges should declare assets: Bangladesh chief justice

By ians • Feb 8th, 2010

Dhaka, Feb 8, Bangladesh’s new chief justice, Mohammad Fazlul Karim, has said all judges should declare their assets in the interests of transparency.



Fashion fiesta of Gandhi ashram products in Bangladesh

By ians • Feb 2nd, 2010

Dhaka, Feb 2, Top fashion designers of Bangladesh have organised an exclusive exhibition of ‘khaddar’ and ‘taat’, the hand-spun fabrics produced by the Gandhi Ashram Trust of Noakhali.



Dhaka moves to second slot in Japanese apparel market

By ians • Feb 1st, 2010

Dhaka, Feb 1, Bangladesh has beaten competition from India, Indonesia and Myanmar to grab the second slot, next only to China, in Japan’s $26.5 billion apparels and accessories market.



Siddikur delights home crowd; Sujjan Singh finishes second

By ians • Jan 29th, 2010

Dhaka, Jan 29, Bangladesh’s Mohd. Siddikur Rahman eased to a comprehensive seven-stroke win on the final day of the American Express Bangladesh Open 2010 at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka. The local favourite posted a 69 on Thursday to end up with a tournament total of 16 under 272. Sujjan Singh of India finished second at nine under 279.



Final scoreboard: India vs Bangladesh, second Test

By ians • Jan 27th, 2010

Dhaka, Jan 27, Final scoreboard of the second cricket Test between India and Bangladesh that ended on the fourth day here Wednesday: