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Legends of Rupganj maintain all-win run in Premier Cricket

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Legends of Rupganj, formerly Gazi Tank Cricketers, maintained their all-win run in the Walton Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League beating Victoria SC by seven wickets at the BKSP ground-3 in Savar on Monday, reports UNB. In the day's other...

New Zealand coach wary of Sharjah conditions

2014-11-25 00:00:00

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Nov 24 (AFP):  New Zealand coach Mike Hesson warned his team needed to be at their best to compete on a flat Sharjah pitch where they meet Pakistan in the third and final Test from Wednesday....

AC Milan draws 1-1 against city rival Inter

2014-11-25 00:00:00

MILAN, Nov 24 (AP): Roberto Mancini's first game back in charge of Inter ended with a 1-1 draw against city rival AC Milan in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday. A stunning Jeremy Menez volley gave Milan the halftime...

Federer legend grows with Davis Cup win

2014-11-25 00:00:00

LILLE, France, Nov 24 (AFP):  It's taken him 16 years as a pro, but Roger Federer finally has won all there is to win in tennis-well almost. All four Grand Slam titles-a record 17 in total-six ATP year-end titles, 23...

UAE face Afghanistan in one day series

2014-11-25 00:00:00

DUBAI, Nov 24 (AFP):  United Arab Emirates coach Aaqib Javed is hoping the series of four one-day internationals against Afghanistan starting this week in Dubai will help prepare his team for next year's World Cup. The February-March World Cup will...

sports digest

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Mohammedan SC appoints Jashimuddin Joshi as football coach Dhaka Mohammedan SC Limited appointed former footballer Kazi Jashimuddin Ahmed Joshi as their football head coach for the Bangladesh Premier Division Football League 2014-2015. Another former footballer Abdul Quyyum Sentu was made...

Photo: \\\"26th Ispahani Mahanagari Pioneer Football League- 2014\\\"

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Economics of credit guarantee schemes

Momtaz Uddin Ahmed | 2014-11-25 00:00:00

The Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) is one of the many international "best practices" designed to augment the flow of formal sector finance to select groups of borrowers, such as, micro and small enterprises. Guarantee funds help shift some risks of...

Banks: Bad loans drive out sound loans

Syed Jamaluddin | 2014-11-25 00:00:00

It is too well-known to elaborate that some of our banks are in serious trouble after having advanced a huge amount of money to some big customers. It is learnt from Bangladesh Bank sources that there are loans that can...

Is ACC a commission of impunity?

2014-11-25 00:00:00

When the Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) is called a commission of impunity, its chairman or, for that matter, its staff is unlikely to take the criticism in good grace. ACC Chairman M Badiuzzaman in no uncertain terms expressed his displeasure at...

Of mechanised agriculture

Abdul Bayes | 2014-11-25 00:00:00

The impacts of mechanisation in the 20th century on farm productivity in particular and society in general are profound. Available studies show, at the end of the 19th century, it took 35 to 40 hours of planting and harvesting labour...

BB\\\'s security directive to banks

Shihab Sarkar | 2014-11-25 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Bank directive to commercial banks on putting in place precautionary measures to check bank robberies is a heartening one. In a recent circular the central bank has asked the country's banks to install security cameras in and around...

Foreigners staying illegally pose threat to society

2014-11-25 00:00:00

It is indeed alarming to note that the number of foreigners staying illegally in our country is increasing due to lax monitoring of the authority. Many of them are involved in various crimes which is making our society unsafe. Often...

Appointment by e-mail

2014-11-25 00:00:00

We have stepped into the digital era and have the right of access to information. We can pay utility bills online, deposit income tax returns online and even collect Porcha (ownership receipt of land) online. This is undoubtedly a great...

Corporal punishment: expression of suicidal tendencies

2014-11-25 00:00:00

If children are the future of Bangladesh, why damage them? Asked a long-time British friend of Bangladesh Sir Frank Peters in his recent newspaper report about the horrors and cruelty meted out to our children in schools by hitting them....

The issue of compliance in the RMG sector

Khawaza Main Uddin based on a study report by economist Binayak Sen | 2014-11-25 00:00:00

It's better to face the reality upfront when meeting compliances with a set of standards is essential to retain Bangladesh's apparel market globally. None of the market players denies the compulsion either, but we are still far short of an...

Chemicals in food: The misdeed is on

Md Shafayet Hossain | 2014-11-25 00:00:00

Food security is one of the fundamental rights of all citizens in Bangladesh. It exists when all people, at all times, have access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to maintain healthy and productive lives. Food safety is a scientific...

Merchant banks ‘should be re-capitalised’

FE Report | 2014-11-25 00:00:00

Experts said the prospects of mutual fund (MFs) have been 'affected' due to controversial activities executed by some Asset Management Companies (AMCs). They also stressed the possible ways to restore investors' confidence on the MF industry. "Investors who have not...

Brokers for discussion with central bank

FE Report | 2014-11-25 00:00:00

Stock brokers and dealers have urged the management of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) to take initiative with the securities regulator so that the central bank does not conduct unnecessary monitoring over their activities. They expressed their concern Monday at a...

Hamid Fabrics gets DSE approval

FE Report | 2014-11-25 00:00:00

Hamid Fabrics Limited (HFL) got the listing approval from the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Monday. The approval came at a DSE board meeting held Monday at the DSE board room chaired by its Chairman Justice Siddiqur Rahman Miah. Trading date...

ICB recommends 45pc cash dividend

FE Report | 2014-11-25 00:00:00

The Board of Directors of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) has recommended 45 per cent cash dividend (i.e. Tk 45 per share of Tk 100 each) for the year ended on June 30, 2014, officials said. The recommendation came from...

News Briefs

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Fine Foods 20th AGM on Dec 27 The Company has further informed that the 20th AGM of the Company will be held on December 27, 2014 at 11:30 AM at New Market City Complex (Level-6), 44/1 Rahim Square, New Market,...

Photo: Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL)

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Photo: United Commercial Bank Limited (UCBL)

2014-11-25 00:00:00

Stocks dip below 4,800-mark

FE Report | 2014-11-25 00:00:00

Stocks witnessed yet another session sharp decline Monday with key index of the major bourse dipping below 4,800-mark after two months as investors went for selling spree, fearing further fall. Amid weak sentiment, the market opened with a negative mood...

BSEC urged not to approve IPO below Tk 2.0b paid up capital

FE Report | 2014-11-25 00:00:00

The small investors Monday urged the securities regulator not to approve initial public offering (IPO) with paid up capital below Tk 2.0 billion as the vested quarters resort to manipulate the low-cap companies. The investors under the banner of Bangladesh...

Sensex, Nifty rise to record highs

2014-11-25 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Nov 24 (Reuters): The BSE Sensex and Nifty rose to record highs on Monday after the prospect of further policy stimulus in China and Europe whetted risk appetite globally, while expectations of more reforms during the ongoing winter session...

Photo: Mercantile Bank Limited

2014-11-25 00:00:00

IPO Diary

2014-11-25 00:00:00

IPO Diary

2014-11-25 00:00:00