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Mathews wary of Bangladesh

2015-02-26 00:00:00

MELBOURNE, Feb 25 (AFP): Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews is not taking Bangladesh lightly in Thursday's World Cup clash despite a superior record, saying he expects a tough game against the South Asian rivals. "This will be a pressure match...

Jhenidah farming community benefited from bio-gas plant project

Our Correspondent | 2015-02-26 00:00:00

JHENIDAH, Feb 25: RDA, Bogra, has financed Tk 2.5 million for community bio-gas plant and dairy farm to Badanpur CVDCS Ltd under Kalicharanpur union of Jhenidah Sadar upazila resulting in much improvement of the life of the local people. RDA,...

Study finds change in cropping pattern can double yield in the north

2015-02-26 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Feb 25 (BSS): Rotating cultivation of rice, wheat and other crops under bed-planting system can double the yield in the northern districts, particularly in the high and dry Barind belt, according to an on-the-ground research finding. Agriculturist ATM Rafiqul...

Science, technology fair ends in Gaibandha

2015-02-26 00:00:00

GAIBANDHA, Feb 25 (BSS): A three-day "Science and Technology Fair-2015" ended at Independence Square of the town here on Tuesday aiming to encourage and promote young children's interest in science and latest technological advancements. District administration had organised the fair...

10 houses with property gutted in Debiganj fire

2015-02-26 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Feb 25 (BSS): Nineteen rooms of ten houses with huge properties were gutted by a devastating fire incident at village Sarkerpara under Chilahati union of Debiganj upazila in Panchagarh district in the small hours Wednesday. According to official sources...

Students\\\' council election held in 212 schools

2015-02-26 00:00:00

GAIBANDHA, Feb 25 (BSS): Students' council election was held at 212 primary schools of Sadar upazila of the district on Tuesday amid much enthusiasm. The objective of the council election is to help students flourish their leadership talents from childhood....

Outlawed leader killed in Magura gunfight

2015-02-26 00:00:00

MAGURA, Feb 25 (BSS): An outlawed leader was killed in a 'gunfight' with police at Khalimpur village under Sadar upazila early this morning. The deceased was identified as Daud Ali alias Tiger Daud (40), leader of outlawed criminal gang 'Tiger...

Mock fire extinguishing demonstration held in Rangpur

2015-02-26 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Feb 25 (BSS): Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Rangpur Fire Service and Civil Defence Station jointly organised a mock fire extinguishing and rescue demonstration at the Central Truck Terminal ground in the city Wednesday. The mock display was arranged...

CARE prog on sanitation, hygiene practice held in Gangachara

2015-02-26 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Feb 25 (BSS): The day-long project inception workshop on the WASH Package Programme organised by Rangpur regional office of CARE Bangladesh was held at the conference room of Gangachara upazila parishad here on Tuesday. The Government of Bangladesh and...

News in brief

2015-02-26 00:00:00

3 arrested with gold bars in Tangail Police in a drive arrested three alleged gold smugglers and recovered 12 gold bars worth about Tk 4 million (40 lakh) from Karmokarpatti area on the Kalibari road under Mirzapur upazila of the...

Photo: COX\\\'S BAZAR: Salt growers at Teknaf

2015-02-26 00:00:00

Photo: SAVAR: Farmers clearing weed

2015-02-26 00:00:00

Khulna lead by 71 runs against Dhaka Div

2015-02-26 00:00:00

A fourth wicket stand of 222 runs between the day's centurions Tushar Imran and Mithun helped Khulna Division to take 71 runs lead against Dhaka Division in the 1st innings on the 3rd day of the 5th round clash in...

No charges against Al-Amin from ACSU: BCB president

2015-02-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan Wednesday said the anti-corruption unit of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has brought in no corruption charges against right-arm pacer Al-Amin Hossain, although the ICC security watchdog has given information about the player's...

Six teams reach final

2015-02-26 00:00:00

The first phase of the First Security Islami Bank National School Hockey Tournament concluded at the Maulana Bhasani National Stadium in the city Wednesday with six teams moving to the final round, reports UNB. Chairman of the First Security Islami...

Nat’l Yoga competition begins today

2015-02-26 00:00:00

 The 2nd National Yoga Competition begins today (Thursday) at the National Sports Council in the city, reports BSS. Bangladesh Marshal Art Confederation arranged the two-day meet for the second time. Those who will able to achieve success in the competition...

MSC reach semis

2015-02-26 00:00:00

Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) moved into the semifinal of the Federation Cup Football Tournament eliminating outsider Feni Soccer Club by 2-1 goals in the 2nd quarterfinal at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city Wednesday, reports UNB The traditional...

Key index hits below 4,800-mark again

FE Report | 2015-02-26 00:00:00

Stocks suffered a major setback Wednesday with key index of the prime bourse dipping below 4,800-mark again as investors went for panic sell-off, fearing further fall. Brokers said the investors went for panic-sell-off as they anticipated that the ongoing political...

Golden Harvest to set up dairy firm

FE Report | 2015-02-26 00:00:00

Golden Harvest Agro Industries, a listed firm in the food and allied sector has planned to make an investment worth Tk 37.50 million in a subsidiary company for establishment of a modern dairy firm. "The board of directors of the...

DSE seminar on corporate governance held

FE Report | 2015-02-26 00:00:00

Good corporate governance is a must for ensuring transparency and accountability among listed companies, said Swapan Kumar Bala, managing director of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). "If we can able to ensure the practice of good corporate governance among listed companies,...

Photo: Bangladesh Bank Governor

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Photo: Modhumoti Bank Limited

2015-02-26 00:00:00

BSEC asks LR Global to pay back over Tk 548.1m to its MFs by June 30

FE Report | 2015-02-26 00:00:00

The securities regulator has directed LR Global Limited to pay back over Tk 548.1 million to its mutual funds (MFs) by June 30 next, greater part of which fund was invested in private equities 'unlawfully', officials said. The regulator also...

Photo: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)

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Photo: IPDC of Bangladesh Limited

2015-02-26 00:00:00

Photo: NRBC Bank (NRB Commercial Bank Limited)

2015-02-26 00:00:00

Photo: Chief of Naval Staff

2015-02-26 00:00:00

Market Review

2015-02-26 00:00:00

Tea prices fall on poor quality amid political unrest

2015-02-26 00:00:00

Tea prices declined for the fourth straight week at a weekly auction at National Brokers Limited (NBL) in Chittagong Tuesday due to supplies of poor grade leaf amid political unrest, reports Reuters. Demand from local buyers was sluggish as political...

Shipping

2015-02-26 00:00:00