Pirates rule the film industry
How can the local film industry compete when the very latest foreign films are available in the market within 24 hours of their release abroad
The craze for computer based multimedia entertainment has created a booming market in pirated video compact discs (VCDs) and digital video discs (DVDs) in the city.
Adulterated food abounds
Health inspectors found 67 per cent of dairy and oil products adulterated in a laboratory analysis on 137 samples at the Dhaka City Corporation (DCC).
Income tax too much for young architects
The Institute of Architects Bangladesh has expressed deep concern on the mandatory income tax imposed by the finance minister in this year's national budget.
Bid over for flyover
Five construction firms have shown an interest in building the Jatrabari-Gulistan Flyover, said DCC sources, following the opening of the tender box on Monday June 30.
Rollermania hits Dhaka
Young boys and girls clad in skin-tight sporting outfits, bright helmets and with wheels at their feet, hit the road on Manik Mia Avenue last Friday.
China Bangladesh centre needs business
The government has decided to lease the China Bangladesh Friendship Conference Centre out to the private sector through international tenders.
New market replaces old
Construction of a new kitchen market is underway on the Inner Circular Road near the AGB colony.
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