ROME, Jan 2 (agencies): Italian authorities have taken control of a ship carrying 450 migrants, thought to be Syrian, that was abandoned by its crew off Italy coast. The Italian coast guard said it was now heading to the port...
JAFFNA, Jan 2 (AFP): Sri Lanka's embattled President Mahinda Rajapakse urged minority Tamils to back him in next week's election, calling himself the "known devil", as he pitched for votes in the country's former war zone Friday. While he remains...
PANGKALAN BUN, Jan 2 (agencies): Ships and aircraft criss-crossed the seas off Borneo Friday hunting for the wreck of an Indonesia AirAsia passenger jet, but bad weather was again hindering the search for the plane and the black box flight...
Trial opens of Turkey police accused of spying on Erdogan ANKARA, Jan 2: The trial opened at an Ankara court on Friday of 13 former Turkish police officers accused of setting up bugs to eavesdrop on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan...
Babul Barman Stocks rebounded last week, snapping three consecutive weeks of losing streak as last session of the week saw hefty gain following the securities regulators' positive steps to revive the stock market. The securities regulator-Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission...
LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters): A modest New Year rally in European stocks quickly fizzled out on Friday after disappointing euro zone manufacturing data. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index slipped 0.1 per cent to 1,367.52 points by midsession and early gains...
The last week of the year observed some appreciation of greenback against Taka. USD/BDT traded around Tk 77.95 levels in the last days of the week. Foreign exchange reserve was $22.30 billion on the last day of the week. Market...
American Life Insurance Company (MetLife Alico) - one of the leading insurance companies in Bangladesh - announced Thursday that it is rebranding to "MetLife". This rebrand re-emphasizes the company's commitment to the country and reflects MetLife's global expertise and brand...
LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters): Indian shares led emerging market gains on Friday, boosted by fresh reform hopes and signs of an improving economy while most emerging currencies started the year under pressure from the strong dollar. With Russian and Chinese...
Jafar Ahmed Chowdhury | 2015-01-03 00:00:00
It is difficult to figure out what the number one problem of Bangladesh is today. Opinions may certainly differ but the harsh reality is that political tension might top the list of major problems the country is facing now. The...
M. G. Neogi | 2015-01-03 00:00:00
The European Commission has reportedly decided to provide an additional one million Euros for the most vulnerable families affected by flash-floods in north-western Bangladesh. This fund is in addition to 1.64 million Euros. This total amount of 2.64 million Euros...
That the country's health sector is in life-support has been evidenced in some of the recent incidents. There was a time when people mostly spoke of their sufferings due to inadequate or lack of facilities in the hospitals across the...
Abu Ahmed | 2015-01-03 00:00:00
Once the U.S. economy was called the engine of growth for the global economy, perhaps it still is, but the leadership of the global development is in the hands of China. China, itself still a developing economy, grew annually at...
Mohammad Rajja | 2015-01-03 00:00:00
The presence of life on earth dates back to 3.65 billion years. Human beings have used the earth's resources not merely to survive but also to build a modern civilisation. The pursuit of ever better life style has driven the...
An English daily recently reported that the National Board of Revenue issued a statutory regulatory order (SRO) on 17 December 2014, announcing curtailment of customs duty on 4,610 products for 2013 and 2014 calendar years for trade under the South...
The number of kidney patients is rising. It is disconcerting and we need to create awareness among the common people so that they can take care of their kidneys and avoid kidney ailments. Most of the patients do not know...
The year 2015 is in and as a fan of the Tigers, I want to leave behind the successes and failures of the last year and hope for another year of glorious success. 2014 was a good year for our...
M Jalal Hussain | 2015-01-03 00:00:00
All enterprises, large or small and medium-sized, need financing from start-up business to supply of finished products or services to the consumers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in employment generation, economic growth and development in developed...
Mohammad Masoom spelling out various strategies | 2015-01-03 00:00:00
Bankers now-a-days prioritise extending purpose- oriented credit facilities with required security/ collateral support because of growing awareness. They feel the imperative need to exercise due diligence in credit assessment focusing on the borrower's business dynamics and operational aspects. They do...
Prime Bank Cricket Club maintained the top slot in the Walton Refrigerator Dhaka Premier Division Cricket beating Mohammedan Sporting Club by 20 runs in their super league 4th round match at the BKSP-3 in Savar Friday, reports UNB. In the...
Mushfiqur Rahim hurt his right shoulder during a training session with his Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League side Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club, in Mirpur Thursday, reports Cricinfio. According to the club coach Mizanur Rahman, Mushfiqur had an awkward fall on...
Rupali Bank Krira Parishad, Young Pegasus and Gopibagh Friends Association registered win in their respective Group-A matches of the Dhaka Metropolis 2nd Division Cricket League at three different venues in Dhaka and its adjoining areas Friday, reports UNB. In the...
CAPE TOWN, Jan 2 (AFP): Debutant off-spinner Simon Harmer broke two promising partnerships as the West Indies reached 172 for four at tea on the first day of the third and final Test at Newlands Friday. Harmer dismissed Devon Smith...
Injuries hamper NZ, Lanka ahead of Test WELLINGTON, Jan 2: Concerns Friday over injuries to Tim Southee and Rangana Herath disrupted preparations for New Zealand and Sri Lanka on the eve of the second Test in Wellington. Both camps have...
FE Report The Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) drew a good number of visitors on Friday, the first holiday after beginning of the fair on January 1. However, traders said the fair is yet to get momentum as the people...
The employees of BRAC Bank Friday organised a marathon titled "BRAC Bank DAUR 2015 - Kolyaner Pothochola" to raise fund for humanity, said a statement. Mr. Benazir Ahmed, Director General, Rapid Action Battalion was present as the Chief Guest at...
FE Report | 2015-01-03 00:00:00
The government is going to set up a separate desk for faster delivery of Machine Readable Passport (MRP) to hajj pilgrims, as the usual process is allegedly dilatory. State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal disclosed the plan Friday...
FE Report The country's edible oil refiners are not keeping their word as they have increased the prices of soybean oil both of bottled and loose form, consumers and market experts say. The commerce ministry at a meeting with the...
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