Weekend
PM calls for increased use of local software
The prime minister, Khaleda Zia, on Thursday called upon all to use locally produced software for encouraging the information and communication technology industries in the country. ‘Many banks, financial institutions, insurance and mobile phone companies import software which are now being produced locally at about one tenth of their international prices,’ she said and urged the public and private sector institutions to increase use of the locally produced software...[ + ]
Interns at CMCH continue 2-hour work stoppages
Interns at Chittagong Medical College Hospital continued their two-hour abstention programme on Thursday demanding withdrawal of a case filed against some of their colleagues on charge of assaulting a journalist. Naya Diganta staff reporter, Zahed Al Amin, filed the case against 10 persons, including four interns, on Thursday for their alleged attack on him while he was visiting the hospital...[ + ]
BU too good for Fakirerpool
Brothers Union further consolidated their position in the title race reducing their difference to one point with the leaders Mohammedans by beating Youngmen’s Fakirerpool 3-0 in the Premier Bank Premier Division Football League on Thursday. In a controlled performance at the Bangabandhu National Stadium the all-orange outfit outplayed their inexperienced rivals through teamwork...[ + ]
No Karachi Test for England tour
England will play only one limited-over international in Karachi after refusing to play a five-day Test in the troubled southern city due to security fears, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Thursday. "The tour programme has been finalised after consultation with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and we are pleased to announce the itinerary," said a PCB statement...[ + ]
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Ahmadiyyas and
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