REHAB fair begins with trading of unauthorised projects

Clients gather at a stall of the Summer Housing Fair 2012 at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the Dhaka city on the first day of the fair on Thursday. — New Age photo

Minister for communication and railway Obaidul Quader on Thursday said local real estate and housing companies should have been consulted before signing a deal with India’s Sahara Pariwar. The minister also expressed his doubt whether foreign investment in the... Full story

More than 24 families become homeless

More than 24 families became homeless as the district administration on Thursday evicted them from lands acquired for Barisal University. The victims claimed that the authorities operated the eviction drive violating... Full story

Green activists demand green tax

Green activists on Thursday demanded green tax to brickfields, privet vehicles and other carbon producing sectors in proposed national budget for 2012-13 fiscal year. They also expressed their deep... Full story

Samsung launches pricey smartphone

Samsung Electronics Bangladesh on Thursday launched its newest brand of smartphone, promising buyers a unique viewing experience and other features in enhanced capacities. GALAXY S III, so the brand is named, was showcased... Full story

Separate land commission for plain land minority demanded

The national minority leaders in Rajshahi city on Thursday demanded formation of a separate commission for plain land national minority people. They made the demand at... Full story

Nishat Mazumder accorded reception at Dhaka WASA

The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority on Thursday accorded a reception to Nishat Mazumder, the first Bangladeshi woman who conquered the Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. Full story

Change in temperature unlikely

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Sylhet and Chittagong divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal... Full story