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39th Independence Day marked by Rochdale’s Bangladeshis
by st contributor, Friday 26th March 2010
Today (26th March 2010) is the 39th independence day of Bangladesh. The Rochdale Bangladeshi Partnership Project (RBPP), which setup a Friendship Link between Rochdale & Sylhet last year, would like to wish the Bangladeshi community and everyone connected with Bangladesh a happy independence day. The RBPP…
This article is in category: Community
Tags: Amir Ali,Bangladesh,Community,Culture,Freedom,imtiaz ahmed,Independance,jim dobbin,Manchester,mohammad sharif,Partnerships,RBPP,Rochdale,S Farooq,UK
Read this articleBranding Bangladesh
by st editor, Friday 26th March 2010
A question raised at the 25th March Bangladesh Business Opportunities conference held by the BBCC at Manchester University identified one of the hurdles to be overcome in increasing business and investment in Bangladesh and to help the growing tourist industry was “how do we change perceptions…
This article is in category: Business
Tags: Bangladesh,bangladesh business,Business,caretaker government,International,international observers,Manchester,opportunities conference,pictures of starving children,UK
Read this articleBBCC – Exploring Business Possibilities
by st editor, Friday 26th March 2010
The British Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce held a symposium on the 25th March at Hulme Hall, Manchester University – hosted by new chair Iqbal Ahmed OBE to explore the possibilities of increased trade with and investment in Bangladesh. In his opening address the Seemarq Group boss…
This article is in category: Business, Events
Tags: 25th march,Business,business possibilities,Community,entrepreneurial skills,Events,hulme hall manchester,International,Manchester,national dish
Read this article39th Anniversary of Independance for Bangladesh
by st editor, Friday 26th March 2010
Tributes were paid today for the sacrifices required to win the countries independence and freedom of language. Wreaths were laid by President Zillur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the National Mausoleum in Savar this morning and by Khaleda Zia chair of the BNP. Representatives…
This article is in category: Bangladesh, Events
Tags: Bangladesh,Community,Culture,faruk,International,khaleda zia,mausoleum,minister of commerce,minister sheikh hasina
Read this articleNatya Parishad, Kolthakoli in Sylhet celebrates with a week of Drama
by st editor, Thursday 25th March 2010
Syhlet enjoyed a week long Drama Festival from March 19th to the 25th celebrating 25 years of Natya Parishad despite the lack of specific theatrical venue. Guests included Theatre Federation Secretary General Jhuna Chowdhury who conducted the event, Tarique Anam Khan and freedom fighter Nizamuddin Lashkarsent….
This article is in category: Culture, Events
Tags: asian theatre,Bangladesh,Culture,dhanu,drama festival,sanket,Sylhet,Theatre,theatrical venue
Read this articleAward winner building for a better future
by st editor, Wednesday 24th March 2010
Winner of the Young Entrepreneur award at the 2nd Oldham Business Awards Anjub Ali of Mirzali Architure is the man behind the design for the community heath centre being planned for Singerkach in Bangladesh. The project is for an ecologically-sound medical centre being developed as a…
This article is in category: Business
Tags: Achievement,architecture,Business,Community,community heath,Manchester,Oldham,People,rooftop garden,stop health,young entrepreneur award,Youth
Read this articleOne Oldham Business Awards 2010
by st editor, Monday 22nd March 2010
Tonight saw the second One Oldham Business Awards with more entries, more categories and even more sparkle than the last. This was additionally the first awards in which the Oldham Youth Council played a part in the judging. We would like to congratulate all the participants…