BICN 5 Apr - 2 May 2001
Volume 4 Number 14
From the Editor
Letters to the Editor
[none this issue]
Feature Article
Open Letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Press
Freedom In Bangladesh - Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
This
Issue's Sponsors (Commercial Ads)
Offered for Sale - Easy Bangla
Software (Version 2.0 With Voice) For Foreigners & Bangladeshi Children
Abroad
Effective Bangla Language Center (EBLC)
Community Announcements
Aikido in Dhaka - New Martial Arts
Instruction Offered
Bangladesh Youth Federation in
Montreal 2001
Theatre for Development -
Reproductive Health In Asia, from Caroline Jane Kent
World Bank Approves $30.6 Million
To Help Bangladesh Reform Legal/Judicial System - Project will support first
phase of Government's long-term program
Events Calendar, Dhaka & Beyond
Webby!
[none this issue]
Personal Advertisements
Subscription, Advertising, & Other Details
Next issue submission deadline Tue 1
May 2001.
(c) BICN. Items may be freely reprinted with this attribution:
"Source: Bangladesh International Community News ( http://bicn.com
/ news@bicn.com )."
Get BICN on your handheld! Visit:
http://avantgo.com/channels/_add_channel.pl?cha_id=2181
From the Editor
Thanks to the subscribers who wrote in with comments and suggestions about
BICN. Based on the response, I would like to invite all interested in the
continuation of the BICN email newsletter, to my house in Gulshan for a short
discussion, on Tues 17 April from 5:30pm to no later than 7pm. Light
refreshments will be provided.
The purpose is not to pressure you to volunteer your time or contribute your
money (God forbid), the point is to sit together and try to figure out some
reasonable, appropriate, creative (!?) way to mobilize community support,
through individuals, clubs, etc., that would allow BICN to continue to publish.
It would be especially helpful if representatives from interested organizations,
clubs, etc., could attend.
To RSVP and for the address, email sbennett@bicn.com
. If you are interested but unable to attend on that day, please let me know in
any case.
I'm sorry this excludes subscribers who live elsewhere, but this just seems
the best way forward at this point.
Letters to the Editor
[none this issue]
Feature Article
Open Letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Press Freedom In Bangladesh -
Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina Prime Minister Government of the People's
Republic of Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh
Paris, 29 March 2001
Your Excellency,
On several occasions you have expressed your attachment and that of your
government to press freedom and the respect for pluralism of information.
However, Reporters Sans Frontières and Bangladeshi journalists' associations
can only note, with serious concern, the increasing number of sometimes
extremely harsh attacks on journalists and freedom of expression. The impunity
that protects the authors of these violations of press freedom and the people
behind them is a cause of deep concern to our organisation. As your country
enters into an election period, we urge you to put your commitment to press
freedom into practice.
The choice of justice has, for the moment, has not been made. While
government officials, civil servants and local authorities openly display their
contempt for the security of journalists and for independent information, it is
the duty of the Head of State to clearly draw the lines to follow, in accordance
with the democratic commitments of Bangladesh. Two recent events afford you with
the opportunity to put a stop to this worrying trend and to take fair decisions.
First, we would like to draw your attention to the case of the United News of
Bangladesh press agency journalist Tipu Sultan whose hands were broken on 25
January 2001. Several witnesses identified the assailants as henchmen of the
ruling party MP in Feni. The journalist also identified the culprits. Despite
the seriousness of the attack and the national and international protests, no
investigation was carried out and the assailants enjoy full impunity. The
journalist, currently hospitalised in Dhaka, has lost the use of his hands. Of
course you have given one hundred thousand takas (around 2,000 euros) in
compensation to the injured journalist, but do those responsible for this
violent act not deserve punishment?
Secondly, inside your government, some officials recently asked for the
suspension of BBC news programmes broadcast on the national radio station until
one of the editors has been removed from the editorial staff. Some of your
supporters accuse Syed Mahmud Ali of participating in the coup d'état in 1975
against the father of Bangladesh, Shiekh Mujibur Rahman. These accusations
appear to be a way to attack the BBC, while several testimonies have indicated
that they are unfair. A member of your government said that "Mahmud Ali
will not work in a neutral way since his political affiliations have been
unmasked". Following these accusations, the BBC reiterated its support for
Mahmud Ali and said he has never been quoted in any of the official
investigations regarding this dramatic event. Such threats against a foreign
media journalist are in complete contradiction with the respect for pluralism of
information. They are also reminiscent of the methods of former military
regimes, especially that of General Ershad which jailed a BBC correspondent for
several weeks in 1989 and banned BBC reporters from entering the country.
We also denounce the constant deterioration of the working conditions of
Bangladeshi journalists. Since the beginning of this year, Reporters Sans
Frontières has registered 24 assaults on journalists, ten of them by political
activists. According to the organisation Bangladesh Human Rights Bureau, 26
journalists have been victims of physical violence. We deeply regret that
members of your party, the Awami League, and members of the youth movement
linked to it, especially the Chattra League, are behind a large number of these
extremely violent attacks. Police have also committed several abusive arrests
and violent acts during detention. Recently, on 9 March, police arrested
Panthanibas Barua, the Purbokone correspondent in Chittagong, in south-eastern
Bangladesh, accused of publishing articles on corruption inside the local
police. This journalist is reportedly still detained. In the west of the
country, the correspondent of the Dainik Bhorer Kagoj in Rajbari was arrested on
26 February following a complaint lodged by the officials of a hospital who feel
defamed by articles on corruption in the establishment. The journalist was
beaten, splashed with boiling water and forced to sleep in a four-foot wide
room. Finally, on 25 February nine journalists were assaulted by policemen
during a press conference organised by students in Tangail in northern Dhaka.
Three of them were hospitalised as a result. In all these cases, we respectfully
ask you to take the necessary measures in order that the authors of violence
against reporters are punished as soon as possible.
Noting that the violence against the media comes from all political sides
the ruling party and the opposition we suggest that you intervene at the
level of the leaders of the most important parties so that concrete solutions
can be found to stop this violence. The leaders of the opposition parties must
also take their responsibility and order an end to violence against journalists.
Reporters Sans Frontières regularly denounces violent acts by supporters of
opposition movements such as Chattra Dal and Chattra Shibir, who harass and
assault reporters accused of being hostile to their movements.
We remind you that the investigation into the murder of Shamsur Rahman,
correspondent for the Dainik Janakantha and contributor to the BBC World
Service, never reached any conclusion. Yet you and your interior minister
personally promised to make all means available to ensure that the culprits were
identified and arrested. This murder, which deeply shocked the entire country
(tens of thousands of people went to his funeral), could be linked to articles
on connections between local Mafia, armed groups and certain journalists. Until
September 2000, two months after the murder, police arrested and interrogated
some suspects. Journalists linked to political-Mafia groups were suspected but
the exact motives were never established and none of the killers or persons
behind the murder are in jail.
Reporters Sans Frontières is also worried about new forms of censorship used
by the authorities. On 28 February, the person in charge of the web site
www.banglarights.com noticed that the site had been disconnected, only 24 hours
after it was launched. The state-owned provider has allegedly cut off this web
site dedicated to the human rights situation in the country, until an
investigation has been carried out. Moreover, in January 2001 the Bangladesh
National Museum, under the ministry of culture, tried to censor some pictures of
"The war we forgot", an international exhibition on the Independence
War of 1971. According to the authorities, certain pictures showing bodies of
pro-Pakistani militias killed by independence fighters could have shocked
minors.
On the eve of the June 2001 general elections, we urge you to fully consider
the importance of your future decision. Beyond power struggles, this freedom
guarantees the democratic future of Bangladesh. We hope to see clear signs of
your commitment in this respect in coming weeks.
Thanking you for your attention to our requests,
Yours faithfully,
Robert Ménard General Secretary
This
Issue's Sponsors (Commercial Ads)
Offered for Sale - Easy Bangla Software (Version 2.0 With Voice) For
Foreigners & Bangladeshi Children Abroad
Easy Learn Bangla Software (Ver. 2.0) by '212 Soft Bangladesh' will help you
learn Bangla by yourself at home in a short time. It is very user friendly and
fun to play with; foreigners who tested it for us gave us very positive
responses. Features of the program include:
- Introduction to the Bangla language
- Bangla alphabet and numbers, with animated writing order, scientific
pronunciation with voice, and automatic English-to-Bangla number conversion
- Easy Bangla Grammar, a simplified approach to Bangla Grammar
- Useful daily conversations with voice- such as greetings, getting around,
food and restaurants, asking directions, around town, making hotel
reservations, shopping, talking on the telephone, emergencies, Bangla
proverbs etc.
To run the software, you need to have a computer with Windows 95 +,Pentium
processor, 16Mb RAM, 5 Mb free hard disk space and a CD-ROM drive.
To purchase, visit Aarong's Dhaka (Dhanmondi, Gulshan) or Chittagong outlets.
Or, email aminulkc@bdcom.com to arrange
delivery to your home or office (by courier to international addresses).
Software price net of shipping is Tk1000 / USD18. For more information, please
contact Dr. Aminul Karim Chowdhury, 212 Soft Bangladesh, S/25 Noorjahan Rd,
Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh, tel +880(2)8115958, cell 018-239711.
Effective Bangla Language Center (EBLC)
A new Bangla language center in Banani with a grop of the most experienced
instructors. We promist to make your life easier in Bangladesh. Courses are
offered to individuals and groups:
- Course 1, Survival Bangla - 20 2-hour sessions focusing on speaking and
understanding
- Course 2, Basic Bangla - 20 2-hour sessions with the introduction of reading
and writing
- Advanced course - focusing on Bengali customs, culture, historical, social,
and religious aspects
- Special course for diplomats
- Crash course in spoken Bangla specially designed for Western children
- Intensive course & individual instruction tailored to students' needs
All instructors are former senior staff of HEED Language Center, each with
12+ years of Bengali teaching experience.
Email bangla@bicn.com,
include your name & telephone number.
School Opening Hours: 8:30am to
4pm
Address: House 16/A, Road 25/A,
Banani
Hotline: 017678547
Evenings after 7pm: 802, 8129299,
8018967, 8114663
Fees: One-time registration Tk1000.
One month course fee Tk5500. Hourly rate Tk350. Book Tk200.
Community Announcements
Aikido in Dhaka - New Martial Arts Instruction Offered
An 4th degree black belt from Aikido Headquarters in Japan has begun teaching
adults (16 years old and up) on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-noon at the
Elementary School, International School Dhaka, Bashundhara. What is Aikido?
(from http://www.aikidofaq.com/ ):
"Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (often
referred to by his title 'O Sensei' or 'Great Teacher'). On a purely physical
level it is an art involving some throws and joint locks that are derived from
jiu-jitsu and some throws and other techniques derived from kenjutsu. Aikido
focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own
energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you. It is not a
static art, but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement.
Upon closer examination, practitioners will find from Aikido what they are
looking for, whether it is applicable self-defence technique, spiritual
enlightenment, physical health or peace of mind. O Sensei emphasised the moral
and spiritual aspects of this art, placing great weight on the development of
harmony and peace. "The Way of Harmony of the Spirit" is one way that
"Aikido" may be translated into English. This is still true of Aikido
today, although different styles emphasise the more spiritual aspects to greater
or lesser degrees. Although the idea of a martial discipline striving for peace
and harmony may seem paradoxical, it is the most basic tenet of the art."
See http://www.aikidofaq.com/ for more.
Bangladesh Youth Federation in Montreal 2001
Bangladesh Youth Federation announces its annual convention, Montreal summer
2001. Convention highlights will include seminars on issues facing Bangladeshi
North Americans as a result of growing up in a multicultural society. A panel of
Bangladeshi North Americans from traditional and not-so-traditional professions
(musicians and authors to engineers and lawyers) will provide career and college
advice. The evening will culminate in a cultural show showcasing Bangladeshi
youth talent - singing, dancing, skits, poetry readings, and more!
Detailed location and date information for the Montreal 2001 conference will
be announced shortly. Check back at http://www.bangladeshyouth.org
for current information. If you are interested in attending the convention or
performing in this year's cultural show, please contact the Executive Committee:
byf-ec@yahoogroups.com .
BYF was established in Montreal, September 1995, as a non-profit organization
by and for young Bangladeshi North Americans who are living and developing their
identities in the U.S. and Canada while learning more about their Bangladeshi
heritage. BYF members keep in touch with one another through the BYF discussion
group at byf@yahoogroups.com and
through local chapters. To learn more about your area's chapter email the
Executive Committee at byf-ec@yahoogroups.com
.
Theatre for Development - Reproductive Health In Asia - from Caroline Jane
Kent
It is not exactly Shakespeare, though equally entertaining. The "Theatre
for Development" (TfD) is a participatory activity to sensitise rural
communities in Bangladesh towards the reproductive health needs of adolescents.
The project run by Save the Children Bangladesh and UK within the EC/UNFPA
Initiative for Reproductive Health in Asia (RHI), combines using theatre for
generating an analytical dialogue, with the establishment of a youth-friendly
clinic, which provides family planning and basic health care services.
Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of women aged 15-19 giving birth in
Asia (115 births per 1,000 women, State of the World Population 2000, UNFPA). To
find out more about this particular project as well as other projects operating
within the RHI, please take a look at the new RHI Newsletter http://www.asia-initiative.org/newsletter4.pdf
World Bank Approves $30.6 Million To Help Bangladesh Reform Legal/Judicial
System - Project will support first phase of Government's long-term program
DHAKA, March 30, 2001The World Bank today announced the approval of a US$30.6
million credit to assist Bangladesh in making its civil justice system more
efficient, effective and accountable. The funds will finance an initial 6-year
project aimed in particular at improving case management, reducing delays and
case backlog, and improving access to justice, especially for the poor and
women.
"Effective laws and judges are not sufficient to improve the system if
excessive delays, high fees, undue interference and lack of awareness limit
people's access to justice," said Mohsin Alikhan, World Bank team leader of
the project. "While reforms on all levels are needed, developing a system
and institutions which are capable of meeting demandthrough both formal and
informal dispute resolutionis important. The focus of the new project is
therefore on developing an efficient court system."
The Legal and Judicial Capacity Building Project is designed to address the
most pressing problems of timeliness and accessibility while paving the way for
subsequent reforms in other areas. It will cover the first phase of the
Government's long-term strategy to build a well-functioning system capable of
improving the financial, commercial, industrial and social life of the nation.
The Government's program is outlined in its "Strategy for Legal and
Judicial reforms" which was developed following extensive consultations
with civil society, legal professionals and concerned government officials
throughout the country. Main elements of the Government's strategy are based on
diagnostic studies completed by the country's own legal community, drawing,
where necessary, on international experts, many of whom came from within the
South Asia region and whose countries have judicial systems similar to
Bangladesh.
"The consultative process was of fundamental importance in developing a
truly home-grown reform program," said Akhtar Hamid, World Bank joint team
leader for the project. "It not only provided invaluable input to the
government's strategy, but was also a tremendous learning experience for the
people of Bangladesh."
Key elements the project will focus on are:
Case Management. The project will train judges and administrative staff in
modern case management, to reduce administrative workload of judges and speed up
the judicial process. Where relevant, alternative dispute resolution, such as
mediation, will be encourage to reduce caseloads. Court-room facilities will be
expanded and improved to allow more cases to be heard simultaneously.
Court Administration. Policies and structures will be created to enable the
judiciary to assume responsibility for its own policy-making and administration,
and to free it from dependence on the Executive for personnel, facilities,
financial management and planning. Administrative services for the judiciary
will be enhanced at the national and district levels.
Access to Justice. Affirmative action criteria will be applied to improve
women's representation on the bench. Judges and their staff will be given
training in gender sensitivity. The project will strengthen formal and informal
dispute resolution mechanisms intended to benefit the underprivileged, and
improve access to existing sources of legal aid for the poor and women.
Incentive System. The project will seek to reduce irregular practices and
undue interference in the system by introducing better accountability mechanisms
with appropriate checks and balances, and improving the incentive system. It
will implement automated case management, install proper supervision by higher
courts and develop monitorable performance standards all of which will increase
transparency.
The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs will have overall
responsibility for implementing the project, and the Supreme Court will be
responsible for court-related reforms. Mechanisms have been incorporated into
the project to support implementation coordination. An Oversight Committee,
consisting of the Chief Justice, the Law Minister, and the Chairman Law
Commission, will provide policy guidance and project oversight. A Consultative
Group, comprised of a broad spectrum of Bangladesh civil society, will meet at
least once a year to receive and provide input on broad issues affecting the
judicial system and ensure civil society is aware of the implementation of
judicial reforms.
The total project cost is US$43.7 million with US$30.6 million provided by
the International Development Agency, the concessionary lending arm of the World
Bank (the credit has 40 years to maturity and a 10-year grace period), US$2.0
million provided by the Canadian International Development Agency, US$2.4
million provided by Danish International Development Assistance, and US$ 8.7
million provided by the Government of Bangladesh.
Events Calendar, Dhaka & Beyond
To have your Bangladesh-related event - in Dhaka or anywhere else in the
world - included in the next Event Calendar, please email the time, date, place,
description, and email contact address to news@bicn.com by Tues
1 May 1.
All events are in Dhaka unless otherwise noted. Entry to some events is
restricted, eg to members - contact event organizers for more information.
April
Ongoing through 12 April - Solo exhibition of photographs by Pierre Claquin,
"Paintings on the Berlin Wall" at the Goethe Institute of Dhaka, House
10, Road 9 (New), Dhanmondi. The photographs were taken in April 1990 and
document the famous "East Side Gallery" of the Berlin Wall where
artists expressed themselves freely. The opening will be on 27th at 6 pm.
Thu 5 Apr - Swing into Spring, disco at the Canadian Club, 10pm-2am. Tickets
Tk300.
Thu 5 & Sat-Wed 7-11 Apr - Set Design Exhibition, British Council
auditorium.
Fri 6 Apr - Vocal chamber music concert by Cantemus, Morning Sky, and
Expatria at the Armenian Church, Old Dacca at 4pm. Tickets Tk250 adults, Tk50
students, available from Folk Bangladesh, Video Connection, choir members or
email Jane Angell at alodhaka@citechco.net
.
Sat 7 April - First day of Passover
Mon 9 Apr - BAGHA Quiz Night.
Mon 9 Apr, New York: "Preliminary findings concerning the relationship
between urinary arsenic and well water arsenic in Araihazar, Bangladesh and the
response to early remediation efforts - impressions from two recent trips,"
Columbia University's Superfund Basic Research Program Seminar Series, 3-5pm in
the Monell Auditorium at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at 61 Route 9W,
Palisades, New York. Monell Auditorium is located in the International Research
Institute (IRI) building, for directions see http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/what/campus_map
. Email avangeen@ldeo.columbia.edu
12 Apr - International World Beat Night. 8pm-1am ARA. Tickets Tk500 at
participating clubs.
Thu 12 Apr - Maundy Thursday Service, 7pm at Dhaka International Christian
Church (DICC), Korean School, Bashundara
Fri 13 Apr - Good Friday Communion Service, 4:30pm Dhaka International
Christian Church (DICC), Korean School, Bashundara
Sat 14 Apr - Bengali New Year.
Sun 15 Apr - DICC Easter Sunrise Service, 6am American Club. Bring breakfast
dish for sharing afterwards.
Sun 15 Apr - Community Easter Sunrise service, 6am on the steps of the
Parliament buildings in Dhaka for all those who would like to join with the
churches of Dhaka for the celebration of Easter.
Sun 15 Apr - Easter Sunday communion service at the Armenian Church in Old
Dhaka. For info phone Mr Martin at 7316953.
Tue 17 April - Discussion of how to continue BICN, all interested subscribers
invited, 5:30pm-6:30pm at the editor's home in Gulshan - light refreshments will
be provided. RSVP & venue, email sbennett@bicn.com
.
Sat 21 Apr - ARA Club Garage Sale.
Sat 21 Apr - UNWA General Meeting, 11am-1pm. Email unwa@bicn.com
for venue etc.
Mon 23 Apr - BAGHA Quiz Night.
Fri Apr 27 - The Beat Goes On! DAWC's 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's Night - Many
of your Favorites will be There! Diana Ross, Gail Gaynor, Bill Haley and his
Comets, Credence Clearwater, Cher, Ray Charles, Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder,
Tina Turner, Jimmy Hendrix and more. Don't Miss it! 8:00pm American Club, Tk 500
entrance, snack, show. Dress: Decade of your Choice. Open to all Expat Card
Holders. Photo ID required. Bring Taka cash for bar. No club chits accepted.
This is a fundraiser and all proceeds go to local charities.
Sat 28 Apr - UNWA Newcomers Tea, 11am. Email unwa@bicn.com
for venue etc.
Mon 30 Apr - UNWA Lunch (last Monday monthly), 11:30am. Email unwa@bicn.com
for venue etc.
May & Beyond
Tue 1 May - Deadline to submit items for next edition of BICN.
Wed 2 May - Calcutta String Orchestra performs Western classical music at
AIS/D.
5-7 May - BUET- UNU International Workshop On Technologies For Arsenic
Removal From Drinking Water. Pre-registration is required but there is no fee.
For more information and registration form, contact Professor M. Feroze Ahmed,
Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, tel 9663693, email itn@dhaka.agni.com
; or Dr. M. Ashraf Ali, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, tel 8614640/7625,
email ashraf@bdcom.com
Mid May - BWA Yard Sale 10am-12 noon. An opportunity to sell lots of things
especially if you are leaving this summer. Contact BWA to purchase your selling
space and whatever you sell is for your pocket. Email bwa@bicn.com
for more info.
End of May - BWA musical evening to raise funds for Acid Survivors
Foundation. If you wish to contribute your musical skills, let us know. Email bwa@bicn.com
for more info.
4-6 Jan 2002 - Association for Economic and Development Studies on Bangladesh
(AEDSB) Conference in Atlanta GA at the Allied Social Science Association (ASSA)
Annual Meetings. Authors in all disciplines are invited to submit papers on the
general theme "Bangladesh in the Global Economy". Submissions are not
restricted to AEDSB members and are especially encouraged from graduate
students. A submission fee of $10 is required from non-members submitting from
outside Bangladesh. Deadline to submit completed papers is May 15, 2001. Email: khan@uwp.edu
or mquddus@usi.edu
Webby!
[none this issue]
Non-Commercial Advertisements
Always free in BICN - personal classified ads, this means ads to buy or sell
personal household items, to hire or place household staff. For security/privacy
reasons, ads contain only names and email addresses - residential addresses and
phone numbers are not normally published.
DRIVER WANTED: The ideal candidate would live in Tongi/Uttara, have an H.S.C.
education, be very good with children, enjoy work, be honest, encouraging and
have great perseverance. If he could do minor repairs to the car as well as
driving it carefully, even better. Does this sound like someone you know who is
looking for a job? Contact: robin@altruists.org
FOR SALE - Lego and Lego Duplo for sale. Email adacrohl@bol-online.com
.
ELECTRICAL ITEMS AVAILABLE MID-APRIL 2001 - Phillips 21" Television
Set: Dual system, Remote with many functions, etc 20 months old 1 ps. Tk
20,000 (US$350) Phillips Music Centre: CD, Cassette and FM/AM Radio with remote
control (2 years old) 1 ps. Tk 12,000 (US$ 200) Filter Coffee Maker 1 ps. Tk
1,300. Email eugene@sdnbd.org .
BEARER-COOK AVAILABLE MID APRIL 2001 - Batcha has looked after us for the
last 3 years. He came with us to our Flat when we moved in and has fulfilled all
our expectations. Batcha is a cheerful and lively young man, very conscientious
and is a good timekeeper. He communicates well in English and is learning to
read English. He is never too conspicuous and fits into the family very well.
His duties for us have been Cleaning, Washing & Ironing, Cooking and dish
washing. He also runs errands and when required will go to the market. He keeps
reliable accounts if this is necessary. Batcha has a range of speciality dishes.
He cooks Bangla food and makes an amazing Bolognese sauce. He has added to his
repertoire over the last two years which now include Chicken Caciatore, Pork
Chasseur and so on but he has his own names for these dishes. He can also
roast chicken and meats. Desserts include Fruit Crumbles, Pancakes with lemon
filling and Creme Caramel. He is eager to learn more recipes if supervised over
the first couple of times. Batcha lives with his family in Badda and commutes on
his bicycle. He is happy to fit in with your schedule and Hartals are never a
problem. Email eugene@sdnbd.org .
CAR FOR SALE - 1989 Toyota Corolla (passbook), excellent for running around
town, new AC - new clutch - new brakes - new muffler - engine recently serviced.
Available early April, only £500/$725. Email andy.cole@wfp.org
.
LODGINGS SOUGHT - American male, 26, seeks furnished apartment/room to rent
from March 30 - June 15, 2001, in Gulshan or Dhanmondi areas of Dhaka. Willing
to negotiate price. Can live with male/female/family. VERY easy to live with and
a non-smoker. Recent MS graduate of the U of Minnesota in Health Informatics and
will be working short-term on an immunization/child health project with
Management Sciences for Health as an Alexander Fellow. I enjoy exercising,
reading, and hiking. Contact: craig.benson@bangladesh.com
.
DRIVER SOUGHT - The ideal candidate would live in Tongi/Uttara, have an
H.S.C. education, be very good with children, enjoy work, be honest, encouraging
and have great perseverance. If he could do minor repairs to the car as well as
driving it carefully, even better. Does this sound like someone you know who is
looking for a job? Contact: robin@altruists.org
.
CLEANER/AYAH AVAILABLE - Jasmine has been our cleaner/ayah for the last two
years and is looking for another job in early April. She has been cleaning the
houses and looking after the children of Concern expatriate staff for many years
now and is absolutely superb. Our flat is always immaculate and she also washes
clothes, does all of the ironing and is undaunted by endless dirty nappies. She
has been looking after our baby son for the last five months and is brilliant
with him. She understands and can speak basic English. Jasmine is a pleasure to
have around the house with her happy face and cheery nature and we have
absolutely no hesitation in recommending her for a similar position. If you are
looking for a cleaner/ayah then please let me know by emailing me at andy.cole@wfp.org
..
AYAH/BEARER AVAILABLE - Our ayah has worked with us for 2 years. She was
excellent as an ayah, reliable and dependable with the children. She also helped
clean, and did other useful jobs round the house during her free time. We
recommend her for anyone needing an ayah or bearer. Contact pvries@bangla.net
for more info..
Subscription, Advertising, & Other Details
BICN is a free email newsletter published first & third Wednesdays,
September to May, from Dhaka Bangladesh. Sara Bennett, Editor.
Contact Info - Email all inquiries & items to news@bicn.com
. BGD tel +880(2)988-1708, USA fax +1(978)418-8132, mail H28 R4 Blk C, Banani
Dhaka.
Always Free -
- Personal ads to buy and sell personal items, hire/place household staff,
lost & found, sublets
- Community announcements
- Letters to the editor
- Press releases
- Articles
- And of course subscribing!
Economical Ads -
- Offer your apartment/house/land for rent or sale
- List employment available or sought
- Offer products/services for sale
Ads cost only USD8 (Tk450) for up to 100 words, half price for repeats booked
with the original order. Payment accepted in Taka cash/check, USD cash/check
with payment pick up for reasonable Dhaka addresses, or by Credit Card, secure
payment on & offline available worldwide!
Subscribe/Unsubscribe Automatically
Newsletter Subscribers: 864 (+12 in the last two weeks).
Website Visitors Since Inception (Apr 98): 59,544 (+1307 in the last two
weeks)
|
