Padma Bridge: An epitome of courage and ability
Md. Badrul Huda Sohel :The dream cherished in the hearts of millions of Bengalis for almost two decades is finally going to be concretized today. The much-aspired bridge is set today for public use...
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Padma Bridge: ‘Made in Bangladesh’ Model
Dr Matiur Rahman :Since the Awami League-led grand alliance government came to power in 2009, it has taken up several development projects along with some mega projects. Notable among these is the ‘Padma Bridge...
Padma Bridge now a reality
Md. Arafat Rahman :The construction of ‘Padma Multipurpose Bridge’, a socio-economic development project on the river Padma, was supposed to start in 2011 under the design of AECOM. The original project was planned by...
A bridge with national dignity and pride
Liton Chandro Sarkar :Bangladesh’s much awaited Padma Bridge is going to be inaugurated today. Padma Bridge is a multi-purpose road and railway-bridge built on the Padma River in Bangladesh. Construction of the 6.15 km...
Income Tax, Value Added Tax and Import-Export Duty
Direct Tax: Income Tax Madam Speaker239. Direct Tax or Income Tax is the internal driving force of a country’s economy and plays a pivotal role in maintaining social and economic equality in the country....
We recall Manik Mia
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : Tafazzal Hossain Manik Mia was born in 1911 in Bhandaria village of Pirojpur district. His father’s name is Muslim Uddin Mia. Manik Mia’s mother died in infancy. Manik Mia...
Manik Mia: A Man Of Indomitable Character
A.N.M. Wahiduzzaman :“Man is mortal, but the nation is immortal. Those who are leaders, those who took the responsibility of administering the country, their principles and reign will be remembered in history. Many a...
The United Front
Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia :On the eve of the elections, the United Front was formed under the leadership of Haque-Bhashani-Suhrawardy on the basis of 21-point programme. Muslim League rulers too appeared in the election...
I could not remain beside him
Mazeda Begum (Mrs. Tofazzal Hossain) :I came to know after going the statement of Sadri Ispahani published in The Daily Ittefaq on the June 8th (1969) that my husband has breathed his last without...
Eid-ul-Fitr: A Festival for the Humanity
Professor Anwarul Karim, PhD :Muslims all over the world enjoy the Holy Eid-ul-Fitr with a kind of religious fervor and festivity. The meaning of Eid is ‘joy’ for all. Fitr speaks of a final...
Significance of Eid-ul-Fitr is immense in Muslim life
Dr Matiur Rahman :Humans are social creatures. It is human nature to live together in a socialized way. In this process of socializing, people have created various festivals at different times which carry their...
Zakat: A step towards poverty alleviation
Zakat means poor-tax. The State will collect Zakat from the rich @ of taka 2.50 once in every year, preferably in the month of Ramadan or any other month or time for rehabilitating the...