Dhaka, Jan 9, 2008 (Xinhua): Bangladesh's trade deficit soared by more than 150 percent in the first four months of the current fiscal (July 2007-June 2008), dragging the current account balance to a negative 229 million U.S. dollars, Bangladesh's central bank said Tuesday.

Abu Sinha Monjur Morshed, Dhaka, Jan 9 : The military backed caretaker administration of Bangladesh appointed five new advisers Wednesday evening after holding a low-key ceremony at the Presidential Palace Bangabhaban.

Golam Ahsan Jewel, Jan 9, 2008: In another much anticipated move, the military backed caretaker government of Bangladesh announced today that it is considering appointment of up to seven consultants for the Chief Advisor Fakhruddin Ahmed.

Amnesty International, Jan 7, 2008 : Amnesty International's Secretary General told a meeting of NGOs in Bangladesh that the organisation is in the country to push for reform that will have a lasting impact for human rights.

DHAKA, Jan 8, 2008: Bangladesh's detained former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Tuesday refused to go abroad for treatment on conditions offered by the military backed caretaker government.