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Oil prices down in Asia

2014-10-03 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, Oct 02 (AFP): Oil prices fell in Asia today, pressured by concerns about a global supply glut and a stronger dollar, analysts said. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for November delivery slipped three cents to $90.70 while Brent crude...

Gold steadies as dollar, equities slide, but outlook still bleak

2014-10-03 00:00:00

LONDON, Oct 2 (Reuters): Gold steadied on Thursday as the dollar fell and weak global manufacturing data unnerved equity investors, but expectations of further gains in the U.S. currency kept demand for the metal sluggish. Spot gold was up 0.1...

EU, Ukraine plot next move in gas war with Russia

2014-10-03 00:00:00

KIEV, Oct 02 (AFP): Crisis-hit Ukraine and the European Union will try on Thursday to forge a joint stance at crunch talks with Russia in the latest gas war with its westward-leaning neighbour. The meeting of Ukraine and EU energy...

Foreign-owned projects boost Russian oil output in Sept

2014-10-03 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Oct 2 (Reuters): Foreign-led projects lifted Russian oil output last month to within reach of a post-Soviet record, showing the potential in the country's existing fields, which are largely unaffected by Western sanctions over Ukraine. Output of oil and...

Photo: A delegation of Bangladesh Myanmar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BMCCI)

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Global Commodity Prices

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Tigers denied gold on the flip of a coin

2014-10-03 00:00:00

The dream gold mission of the defending champions Bangladesh men's team in the 17th Asian Games Cricket came to an immature end in the semifinal stage as they lost the match-deciding toss against Sri Lanka at the Yeonhui Cricket Ground...

Bangladesh win bronze medal after losing to Iran

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Bangladesh Women's team clinched bronze medal in the 17th Asian Games Kabaddi after losing to Iran by 15-40 points in the 2nd semifinal at the Songdo Global University Gymnasium in Incheon, South Korea on Thursday, reports UNB. Iran, which earned...

Mohammedan win title beating Brothers 2-0

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Mohammedan SC clinched the Airtel Under-18 Football Title beating Brothers Union by 2-0 goals in the final at Bangabandhu National Stadium Thursday, reports UNB. Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports Arif Khan Joy witnessed the final as chief guest and...

Hafeez unfazed after action reported

2014-10-03 00:00:00

LAHORE, Oct 2 (AFP): Pakistan's spinning all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez on Thursday said he was surprised but not concerned after his bowling was reported in an Indian domestic tournament, adding he had no plans to modify his action. The 33-year-old is...

Benzema\\\'s late goal gives Madrid win

2014-10-03 00:00:00

SOFIA, Oct 2 (AP): Real Madrid needed a 77th-minute goal from substitute Karim Benzema for a 2-1 comeback win at Champions League newcomer Ludogorets on Wednesday, after Cristiano Ronaldo missed one penalty before making amends with a second spot kick....

Platinum Jubilee Jute Mills emerge champions

2014-10-03 00:00:00

KHULNA, Oct 2 (UNB): Platinum Jubilee Jute Mills High School emerged champions of Khalishpur Upazila (Khulna district) in the Islami Bank Ltd National School Football tournament beating Ajax Jute Mills High School by 4-0 goals in the final here Thursday....

Friends SWO beat Swadhinata by 2-0

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Friends Social Welfare Organization beat Swadhinata Krira Chakra by 2-0 goals in the Bengal Group Metropolis Senior Division Football League at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur Wednesday, reports UNB. Monu scored both the goals...

Atletico beat Juventus

2014-10-03 00:00:00

MADRID, Oct 2 (AP): A second-half strike by Arda Turan gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win against Juventus in Group A of the Champions League on Wednesday. Juventus dominated possession but paid for a lack of penetration up front when...

sports digest

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Nishikori cruises through 2nd round in Japan TOKYO, Oct 2: Kei Nishikori strengthened his bid to become the first Asian to qualify for an ATP year-end final as the fourth seed defeated American Donald Young 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) on Thursday...

Photo: BEIJING: World number one Stacy Lewis of the US chipping a shot

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Photo: HYDERABAD: Manish Pandey taking the aerial route

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Photo: INCHEON: Gold medallist Hamideh Abbasali standing on the podium

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Photo: INCHEON: Japanese women\\\'s softball team members celebrating their victory

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Dhaka stocks see robust gain

FE Report | 2014-10-03 00:00:00

Dhaka stocks Thursday ended the last session before the vacation of Eid-ul-Azha with a robust gain. The insiders said normally the market faced sell pressures before the Eid festivals observed earlier. "The performance which has been observed in buyers' end...

Govt revenue earnings from DSE up 23.84pc

FE Report | 2014-10-03 00:00:00

Government's revenue earnings from the premier bourse increased by 23.84 per cent in September last against the earnings of previous month amid increased amount of share transactions in capital market, officials said. According to data found in Dhaka Stock Exchange...

Inter-bank call money rate hits 9.50pc

FE Report | 2014-10-03 00:00:00

The inter-bank call money rate hit 9.50 per cent Thursday, the last working day before the Eid-ul-Azha, because of higher withdrawal of cash from the banks, treasury officials said. The call rate ranged between 6.00 per cent and 9.50 per...

US-Bangla Airlines starts Dhaka-Syedpur flight

2014-10-03 00:00:00

The newly commenced local private US-Bangla Airlines Thursday started its new Dhaka-Syedpur-Dhaka route with its 76-seat aircraft. The new airlines will operate four flights on the route in a week (Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays), the airlines sources said. The...

News Briefs

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Popular Life Ins board meet October 16 As per Regulation 30 of DSE Listing Regulations, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on October 16, 2014 at 4:00 pm to consider, among...

Photo: UCB

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Photo: Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL)

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Loan facilities in favour of Padma Islami Life barred

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Padma Islami Life Insurance Limited (PILIL) will be placed in Z category from existing B category with effect from October 12, 2014 as per Dhaka Stock Exchange (Settlement of Transactions) Regulations, 2013. The company has been downgraded to Z category...

Asian shares spooked by weak global data

2014-10-03 00:00:00

TOKYO, Oct 2 (Reuters): Asian stocks fell on Thursday as weak global manufacturing activity and an Ebola health scare in the United States spooked world markets, sending investors scurrying to the safety of US bonds, the Japanese yen and gold.  ...

Tokyo stocks tumble

2014-10-03 00:00:00

TOKYO, Oct 2 (Reuters): Japanese stocks were knocked hard on Thursday as weak global manufacturing activity and an Ebola health scare in the United States spooked world markets, sending investors scurrying to the safety of US bonds, the yen and...

European shares drop to five-week low

2014-10-03 00:00:00

LONDON/PARIS, Oct 2 (Reuters): European stocks slipped for a second straight session on Thursday, with a benchmark share index hitting a five-week low as growth worries persisted after soft manufacturing data from Asia and Europe. By 1023 GMT, the FTSEurofirst...