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Taiwan PM resigns over party\\\'s defeat at polls

2014-11-30 00:00:00

TAIPEI, Nov 29 (agencies): Taiwan's premier resigned Saturday after the ruling Kuomintang (KMT) party suffered a landslide defeat at the island's biggest ever local elections. Jiang Yi-huah announced that he had stepped down at a brief press conference, saying that...

120 dead in Nigeria mosque suicide attack

2014-11-30 00:00:00

KANO, Nov 29 (AFP): At least 120 people were killed and 270 others wounded on Friday when two suicide bombers blew themselves up and gunmen opened fire during weekly prayers at the mosque of one of Nigeria's top Islamic leaders....

15 killed in ‘terrorist attack’ in Xinjiang

2014-11-30 00:00:00

BEIJING, Nov 29 (AFP): Fifteen people have been killed and 14 others wounded in a "terrorist attack" in China's mostly Muslim Xinjiang region, the official Chinese news agency said Saturday. A group of "terrorists" launched an attack on civilians Friday...

Indian minister accuses Pakistan of \\\'destabilising\\\' India

2014-11-30 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Nov 29 (agencies): India's home affairs minister on Saturday accused Pakistani "state actors" of attempting to destabilise India, reiterating an accusation commonly levelled by the South Asian giant at its northern Muslim neighbour. Home Affairs Minister Rajnath Singh...

news digest

2014-11-30 00:00:00

Shiites, Sunnis meet for first time in Yemen crisis SANAA, Nov 29: Rival Shiite and Sunni groups have met for the first time for talks aimed de-escalating the crisis in Yemen since the former seized the capital Sanaa in September,...

Photo: FRANCE : French ex-president and candidate for the presidency

2014-11-30 00:00:00

Photo: GERMANY : Students dressed as Santa Claus

2014-11-30 00:00:00

BCB president backs Mashrafe captaincy

2014-11-30 00:00:00

Mashrafe Mortaza has received a vote of confidence of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan to lead Bangladesh in the World Cup, reports Cricinfo. He was appointed captain for the One Day International (ODI) series against Zimbabwe after the...

Soumya in B\\\'desh squad for 5th ODI

2014-11-30 00:00:00

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Saturday announced a 14-member squad, including Soumya Sarker, for the 5th and last match of the Bashundhara Cement One Day International (ODI) Series against Zimbabwe to be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium tomorrow (Monday),...

SL crush England to take 2-0 lead

2014-11-30 00:00:00

COLOMBO, Nov 29 (AFP): Hosts Sri Lanka outplayed woeful England by eight wickets in the second one-day international in Colombo  Saturday to take a 2-0 lead in the seven-match series. Unorthodox spinner Ajantha Mendis grabbed three for 33 as England...

River port to be opened at Dawlatkhan

2014-11-30 00:00:00

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed has announced to open a new river port at Dawlatkhan in Bhola. The commerce minister said this while addressing as the chief guest the annual conference of the ruling party at Dawlatkhan upazila in Bhola on...

Seventh round of DPL begins today

2014-11-30 00:00:00

The 7th round of Walton Refrigerator Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League begins today (Sunday) at three separate venues in the capital and its adjoining area, reports BSS. On the day, table topper Legends of Rupganj will take on Kalabagan Cricket...

UAE envoy meets Khaleda

2014-11-30 00:00:00

Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Dhaka Dr Saeed bin Hajar Al Shahi met BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia on Sunday night. The meeting that began around 8:35pm was held at the BNP chairperson’s Gulshan office, according to a...

Handball competition begins at JU

2014-11-30 00:00:00

JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, Nov 29 (BSS): The Inter-department Handball Competition of Jahangirnagar University (JU) kicked off at the central playground on the university Saturday. The JU Journalism and Media Studies Department won the opening match defeating the Law and Justice Department...

Multiparty democracy exists in country: Hasina

2014-11-30 00:00:00

Sharply reacting to Khaleda Zia’s Saturday's remark that the country is under the ‘grip of one person’s rule', Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday said multiparty democracy is there in the country. The Leader of House said this while making...

DC Cup football final today

2014-11-30 00:00:00

Ashashuni Upazila take on Kaliganj Upazila in final of the Walton DC Cup Football scheduled to be held today (Sunday) at the District Football ground in Satkhira, reports BSS. The match kicks off at 3:00 pm. Chairman of Parliamentary Standing...

Australia reels from Hughes death

2014-11-30 00:00:00

SYDNEY, Nov 29 (AFP): The first Test match between Australia and India was postponed Saturday following the death of batsman Phillip Hughes, with a shattered skipper Michael Clarke admitting the team were in "deep pain". Hughes, 25, died Thursday from...

McCullum, Williamson lead run-feast against Pakistan

2014-11-30 00:00:00

 SHARJAH, Nov 29 (AFP): Brendon McCullum smashed a double-hundred but Kane Williamson missed his by eight runs as New Zealand posted their highest total against Pakistan in the third Test in Sharjah Saturday. McCullum hit 188-ball 202 while Williamson made...

Siam wins, Zisha loses in first round

2014-11-30 00:00:00

Ikramul Haq Siam won in the first round match of the Asian Junior and Girls Under-20 Chess Championships in his respective group while Zisha lost to her counterpart held at Tagaytay city of Philippines Saturday, reports UNB. In the 1st...

Qatar WC \\\'brilliant\\\', say Asian stars

2014-11-30 00:00:00

MANILA, Nov 29 (AFP): Top Asian players said they were looking forward to a "brilliant" 2022 World Cup in Qatar Saturday despite the rows that have blown up over the tournament. Prolific striker Nassir Al Shamrani and fellow Asian player...

S’pore need Serena lift at IPTL debut

2014-11-30 00:00:00

MANILA, Nov 29 (AFP): World number one Serena Williams is being called upon to do the heavy lifting and rescue her struggling Singapore Slammers team at the inaugural International Premier Tennis League tournament. "We're really excited about Serena coming. She's...

sports digest

2014-11-30 00:00:00

Emotional Clarke talks again on Hughes's death SYDNEY, Nov 29: Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke wiped away tears as he spoke Saturday of the effect Phillip Hughes' death has had on the team, as speculation continued as to whether next...

Photo: Manila: Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova celebrates

2014-11-30 00:00:00

Inter-school Chess held

2014-11-30 00:00:00

Nova Tasha of DPS STS School emerged unbeaten champion in boys class 5 to 10 group of the DPS STS Interschool Chess Tournament Friday at the DPS STS School at Uttara, reports BSS. On the other hand, Raida Atandrila of...

Treasury bonds not traded on DSE for years

Mohammad Mufazzal | 2014-11-30 00:00:00

Some 221 listed treasury bonds exist only in name and have been languishing in the premier bourse year after year as the central bank deals with the financial instruments, officials said. Officials at Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) said investors prefer...

German firm launches online vehicle market place

FE Report | 2014-11-30 00:00:00

Carmudi, an online vehicle marketplace, has re-designed its website-- www.carmudi.com.bd -- in Bangladesh, enabling the buyers and sellers to search the right partners and automobiles in an easier way. "We've re-designed the website here as part of the simplifying our...

News Briefs

2014-11-30 00:00:00

NAV of MTB Unit Fund disclosed The total NAV of MTB Unit Fund stood at Tk  290,407,249.85 on the basis of cost price and Tk  247,258,887.61 on the basis of market price at the close of business operation on 27...

Photo: Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL)

2014-11-30 00:00:00

Photo: Jamuna Bank Foundation

2014-11-30 00:00:00

India\\\'s market capitalisation crosses Rs100 trillion

2014-11-30 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Nov 29 (Business Standard): The stock market on Friday achieved a landmark by crossing Rs 100 trillion ($1.66 trillion) in market capitalisation. The feat was achieved when the benchmark BSE Sensex jumped 383 points, or 1.3 per cent, to...