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One of blogger Niloy’s killers identified, claim DB

2015-08-29 00:00:00

Detective Branch (DB) of police on Saturday claimed that they have identified one of the killers of blogger Niladri Chattopadhyay Niloy. The killer was identified from among the four people arrested earlier from different places at different times in connection...

Libya boat capsize: Rescued BD nationals to be brought back

2015-08-29 00:00:00

The Bangladesh nationals, rescued alive after the capsize of two boats in the Libyan Coastal Town of Zuwara, around 300 km west off Tripoli, will be brought back home on completion of necessary formalities, said an official. Bangladesh will seek...

Two \\\'Arakan Army\\\' members arrested in Rangamati

2015-08-29 00:00:00

Joint forces have detained two persons for their suspected link to Myanmar insurgent group 'Arakan Army' from Thaitong para college gate in Rajasthali upazilla of Rangamati Saturday. The arrestees were Cosoi Aung Marma, 42, and Mongchong Wang Marma, 39. Rajasthali...

24 Bangladeshis die in Libya boat capsize

2015-08-29 00:00:00

The death of Bangladeshis in Libya boat capsize raised to 24, including three children, said a Bangladeshi diplomat from Libya on Saturday. “The death toll [of Bangladesh nationals] is so far 24,” Counsellor (labour), Bangladesh Embassy to Libya, now situated...

Nat’l football team in Kuala Lumpur

2015-08-28 00:00:00

Bangladesh National Football Team reached Kuala Lumpur International Airport Thursday to play a FIFA International Friendly against Malaysian National Team on August 29 at the Shah Alam Stadium in the Malaysian capital, reports UNB. Bangladesh will play the FIFA International...

DRU sports festival inaugurated

2015-08-28 00:00:00

The annual sports festival of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) was formally inaugurated in the city Thursday, reports UNB. State Minister for Youth and Sports Biren Sikder inaugurated the sports meet on the DRU premises. Biren Sikder expressed his frustration over...

Narayanganj, Dhaka in semis

2015-08-28 00:00:00

Narayanganj and Dhaka District teams reached the semifinal of the Sailor BFF National U-15 Football Championship after playing a goalless draw in their last Group A match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city Thursday, reports UNB. In the...

15-day ban on Hilsa fishing from Sept 25

2015-08-28 00:00:00

The government has imposed a ban from September 25 to October 9 on catching, selling and transporting Hilsa in the coastal areas, reports UNB. The decision has been taken to ensure the safe spawning of this popular fish during its...

MoU signed to increase trade ties with CIS countries

FE Report | 2015-08-28 00:00:00

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed Thursday between Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) and the Commonwealth of Independent States - Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CIS-BCCI) to increase bilateral trade relations with the CIS countries with particular emphasis...

Success in agriculture vital to ensure food security

2015-08-28 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Aug 27 (BSS): High officials of Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) here said the present government has attained remarkable success in agriculture sector and urged the officials concerned to put in their collective efforts to uphold the success in...

Photo: Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)

2015-08-28 00:00:00

Photo:Bangladesh Krishi Bank

2015-08-28 00:00:00

Stocks post modest gain as blue-chips lose lustre

FE Report | 2015-08-28 00:00:00

Stocks posted modest gain for the second session in a row on Thursday as cautious investors traded lower. "Global stock markets turmoil kept the local investors cautious, which was reflected in lower volume of trade though there is no direct...

BSRM Steels EGM passes resolution to issue ZCB

2015-08-28 00:00:00

The seventh extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of BSRM Steels has passed a special resolution to raise fund by issuing Zero Coupon Bond (ZCB) of Tk 2,000 million subject to the approval from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC). The...

News Briefs

2015-08-28 00:00:00

Tom Cummings arrives in city today Tom Cummings, management consultant, arrives in the city today (Friday) on a week-long visit. During his stay in Dhaka, Mr Cummings will conduct a value-based workshop and management discussions at BRAC Bank. Mr Cummings...

Photo: Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu handing over the third prize

2015-08-28 00:00:00

Photo: Dhaka Bank

2015-08-28 00:00:00

Photo: IFIC Bank

2015-08-28 00:00:00

NAV of 10 mutual funds disclosed

FE Report | 2015-08-28 00:00:00

ICB Asset Management Company, a subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), disclosed net asset value (NAV) of its 10 mutual funds and five open-ended mutual funds at the close of business operation on August 25, 2015. The total NAV...

Judge dissatisfied over non-appointment of senior lawyer

FE Report | 2015-08-28 00:00:00

Judge of Special Tribunal on capital market expressed his displeasure again on Thursday over non-appointment of a senior lawyer by the securities regulator to strengthen the prosecution. Judge Humayun Kabir expressed his dissatisfaction during the arguments taken in a case...

VISA Int\\\'l team meets CPAB members at Premier Bank

2015-08-28 00:00:00

The members of VISA International met the members of "Cards and Payments Association of Bangladesh" (CPAB) at the head office of The Premier Bank Limited, Iqbal Centre, Banani, in the city Wednesday, said a statement. Managing Director of The Premier...

Photo: Fareast Islami Life Insurance Co Ltd

2015-08-28 00:00:00

Shore up IT security as fraudsters go innovative

FE Report | 2015-08-28 00:00:00

Online security in the country's financial sector is not up to the mark to tackle the challenges of new generation banking, experts said Thursday. "Banks spend only 9.0 per cent of its total IT (information technology) expenditure on security purpose,...

Desperate bid to make Pangaon operational

Syful Islam | 2015-08-28 00:00:00

The government has decided to cut user fees by 70 per cent to attract traders to the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (ICT) in handling their export-import goods, officials said. The decision was taken after the ICT, set up in Keraniganj...

Chinese firm to build sewerage treatment plant at Dasherkandi

FE Report | 2015-08-28 00:00:00

The cabinet committee on economic affairs approved a project on Thursday for appointing a Chinese firm for building Dasherkandi Sewerage Treatment Plant of Dhaka Wasa (Water Supply and Sewerage Authority) at a cost of US$ 280 million (around Tk 21.84...

Inter-ministerial body to execute WB project on trade, businesses

FE Report | 2015-08-28 00:00:00

The government is set to form an Inter-ministerial Trade and Transportation Facilitation Committee (ITTFC) under a proposed project of the World Bank (WB) for improving the country's trade and businesses, officials said.   The proposed project worth US$ 120 million has...

News Briefs

2015-08-28 00:00:00

JS body wants int'l standards for Paira Port The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Shipping Ministry on Thursday recommended building Paira Port following the standards of world-renowned ports, not that of Chittagong and Mongla facilities. The recommendation was made at a...

Photo:NRB Bank

2015-08-28 00:00:00

Photo: Indranil Lahiri, chief executive officer of Siemens Bangladesh, speaking

2015-08-28 00:00:00

Photo: NRB Global Bank

2015-08-28 00:00:00