Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Govt considering introduction of mandatory insurance for RMG workers: PM

DHAKA, April 23, 2014 (BSS)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that the government is actively considering introduction of mandatory insurance system for garment workers. She said this when the deputy director general for field operations and partnerships of the International Labor Organisation (ILO), Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, raised the issue during a call on with the Prime Minister at her official residence Ganobhaban here this evening. PM's special assistant Mahbubul Hoque Shakil briefed reporters after the meeting. He said that the Prime Minister also sought cooperation of the ILO and other development partners to create a skilled workforce in the country. Listing vari... More...

Amu condoles death of journalist Abu Al Sayeed Nantu

DHAKA, April 23, 2014 (BSS)- Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu today expressed deep shock at the death of noted journalist, freedom fighter and My TV News Adviser Abu Al Sa... More...

Affected workers light candles at Rana Plaza site

SAVAR, April 23, 2014 (BSS)- Affected workers and their family members observed the first anniversary of Rana Plaza tragedy by lighting candles in front of the site of building collapse here this even... More...

Kejriwal files nomination papers from Varanasi Loksabha

NEW DELHI, April 23, 2014 (BSS) - Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal today filed his nomination papers from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh. BJP prime min... More...

N. Korea finally offers condolences over ferry tragedy

SEOUL, April 23, 2014 (BSS/AFP) - More than a week after a South Korean ferry carrying 476 people capsized and sank, North Korea finally voiced its condolences Wednesday fo... More...

Coordination meeting between Army, BTCL, GP held

DHAKA, April 23, 2014 (BSS)- A coordination meeting between Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) and Cellular Phone Operator Grameenphone was held today at Dhaka Canto... More...

Menon assures Rajshahi-Dhaka BB flight re-operation

RAJSHAHI, April 23, 2014 (BSS) - Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon, MP, has assured that the Dhaka- Rajshahi flight operation of Bangladesh Biman will be r... More...

Validation workshop on CFF held

DHAKA, April 23, 2014 (BSS) - A validation workshop on Climate Fiscal Framework (CFF), jointly organized by finance division and the UNDP, was held here today. State minis... More...

AWD technology saves irrigation water, increases rice output

By Mamun Islam RANGPUR, April 23, 2014 (BSS) - Adoption of the simplest Alternate Drying and Wetting (AWD) irrigation technology can save 30 percent underground water f... More...

Grieving Thai honours late coach after awards haul

JAKARTA, April 23, 2014 (BSS/AFP) - Thai golfer Kiradech Aphibarnrat made an emotional tribute to his late coach as he dominated the Asian Tour awards night by winning three... More...

Buoyant Benfica set for Juve showdown

PARIS, April 23, 2014 (BSs/AFP) - Having shaken off the
hangover from their title celebrations on Sunday, Portuguese
champions Benfica host Juventus in the first leg of their Europa
League semi-fin... More...

3-day Foundation Training on Journalism ends in Ctg

CHITTAGONG, April 23 (BSS) - The 3-day Foundation Training on Journalism ended at Chittagong Press Club auditorium today.

Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB) and Chittagong Union of Journalis... More...

Drug peddler held in Panchagarh

PANCHAGARH, April 23, 2014 (BSS) - Panchagarh thana police in a drive arrested a drug peddler along with 8 bottles of Phensidyl from Roushonbag area in the district town last night.

The arrested wa... More...

Varsities must not become business entity: President

DHAKA, April 23, 2014 (BSS) - President Abdul Hamid today said the universities are responsible for ensuring quality higher education by upholding the spirit of the War of ... More...

EU and Danish Ambassadors call on DU VC

DHAKA, April 23, 2014 (BSS) - European Union (EU) Ambassador William Hanna and Royal Danish Ambassador in Bangladesh Hanne Fugl Eskjaer today called on Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr AAMS... More...