NEW DELHI, Jan 26 (Reuters): Indian conglomerate Mahindra Group plans to expand its renewable energy business and invest 45 billion rupees ($732.5 million) over the next three to four years, its chairman said, amid a government-led push to increase the...
SINGAPORE, Jan 26 (Reuters): Gold climbed towards a five-month high on Monday as an electoral win by Greece's anti-austerity party sparked fears of renewed instability in Europe, triggering safe-haven demand for bullion. Spot gold ticked up 0.1 per cent to...
NEW DELHI, Jan 26 (agencies):US President Barack Obama has attended India's Republic Day parade in Delhi, the first US head of state to do so. Mr Obama was chief guest at the annual military parade. He arrived on Sunday for...
GREEK, Jan 26 (agencies): The far-left Syriza party, which won Greece's general election on Sunday, has formed an anti-austerity governing coalition with the right-wing party Greek Independents. The coalition will have a comfortable majority in Greece's new parliament. Syriza leader...
MUQDADIYAH, Jan 26 (AFP): Iraqi forces have "liberated" Diyala from the Islamic State jihadist group, retaking all populated areas of the eastern province, a top army officer said on Monday. "We announce the liberation of Diyala from the (IS) organisation,"...
NEW DELHI, Jan 26 (AFP): US President Barack Obama and the new Saudi king are expected to discuss the military campaign against Islamic State group extremists and the crisis in Yemen at upcoming talks in Riyadh, the White House said...
MOCCOW, Jan 26 (Reuters): Russia blamed Kiev on Monday for a surge in fighting in Ukraine and warned the West that any attempt to increase economic pressure on Moscow would be "absolutely destructive" blackmail. Pro-Moscow separatists, backed by what NATO...
BANGKOK, Jan 26 (Reuters): Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's Puea Thai Party vowed on Monday it would not retaliate a five-year political ban imposed on the ousted leader, and a leading party figure said their movement could survive without...
Secret Service recovers 'device' at White House WASHINGTON, Jan 26: A spokesman for President Barack Obama says a "device" has been found on the grounds of the White House but that it poses no threat. Spokesman Josh Earnest says Secret...
Opener Rony Talukdar's double century and Rakibul Hasan's ton stimulated Dhaka Division to take a massive 452-run lead against Barisal Division in the first innings on the second day of the eight-team first round four-day match of the Walton 16th...
Malaysia will be the first foreign team to arrive in the capital today (Tuesday) to participate in the six-nation Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament scheduled from January 29 to February 8 in Dhaka and Sylhet, reports UNB. A 32-member...
SYDNEY, Jan 26 (AFP): South Korea stormed into the Asian Cup final with a clinical 2-0 victory over Iraq on Monday, avenging a painful defeat at the same stage eight years ago. Goals from Lee Jeong-Hyeop and Kim Young-Gwon did...
Bangladesh Football Federation announced on Monday a 23-member final squad for Bangladesh National Football team for the six-nation Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament scheduled from January 29 to February 8 in Dhaka and Sylhet, reports UNB. Five players -...
MELBOURNE, Jan 26 (AFP): Serena Williams and sister Venus displayed all their fighting qualities to stay alive at the Australian Open Monday along with defending champion Stan Wawrinka, but two-time champion Victoria Azarenka was knocked out. World number one Serena...
South Africa pin hopes on golden generation JOHANNESBURG, Jan 26: South Africa's hopes of ending a World Cup hoodoo will rest with some of the finest players currently active in the one-day game. Captain AB de Villiers is the top...
Shah Alam Nur | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
The ongoing trade fair has come as blessings for thousands of young girls, mostly students, helping them to savour the taste of job world even before graduation. The Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2015, which has already got a 10-day...
FE Report | 2015-01-27 00:00:00
Potato prices have sharply declined during the harvest, triggered by political unrest. The farmers have also attributed the sharp fall to non-stop blockade, enforced by the by BNP-led opposition alliance. The Department of Agricultural Marketing (DAM) said prices of different...
Regional course on infra regulations begins today A three-day core course on South Asia Forum for Infrastructure Regulation (SAFIR) begins today (Tuesday) in the city. Prime Ministers' Adviser Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury will inaugurate the function as the chief guest at...
British High Commissioner in Bangladesh Robert W Gibson has said Bangladesh is a country full of potential and opportunities and emphasised strengthening business ties through finding right partners here. "I firmly believe Bangladesh is a country full of potential and...
The government has planned to set up 360 industrial plots in the BSCIC Park of Gopalganj district, which would create nearly 2500 new jobs. "A total of 250 industrial units would be installed at the BSCIC Park, of which 10...
RANGPUR, Jan 26 (BSS): Comprehensive and well-coordinated border management has been suggested to increase revenue collection with a view to speeding up country's development and strengthening national economy also. Speakers at a post-rally discussion meeting organised by the Customs Division...
CHUADANGA, Jan 26 (BSS): Onion has been cultivated on 655 hectares of land in four upazilas of the district during the current winter season. The four upazilas of the district are Chuadanga Sadar, Alamdanga, Damurhuda and Jibannagar. Chuadanga district Department...
TOKYO, Jan 26 (AFP) : Japan's trade deficit swelled to a record $109 billion in 2014, data showed Monday, mostly because of huge post-Fukushima energy bills, but analysts said a recent drop in oil prices would shrink the yawning gap....
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