INCHEON, South Korea, Sept 22 (AFP): Japan's Kosuke Hagino followed a shock 200 metres freestyle gold by adding his signature 200m individual medley and the 4x200m freestyle relay title at the Asian Games on Monday as signs of Chinese frustration...
Zaglul Ahmed Chowdhury | 2014-09-23 00:00:00
China's president Xi Jinping's recent South Asian swing was aimed at strengthening ties with the regional nations. It was also meant to reduce tensions with India. The two powerful neighbours are at loggerheads on the issue of border demarcation despite...
Khawaza Main Uddin | 2014-09-23 00:00:00
When an undergraduate student of a Dhaka-based university was asked to write a short narrative of his understanding of the New Media in simple and lucid language, the first paragraph of his write-up stunned the teacher - it was so...
The heading of the article on AK Khandker's book which appeared on Page -4 in the September 22, 2014 issue of The Financial Express should actually read: "Storm over AK Khandker's book"
It is not a surprise that the authorities swing into action after every disaster and form probe committees apparently to pacify public outcry. Then begins the blame game. Seminars and symposiums are organised to highlight do's and don'ts. Public wrath...
Abdul Bayes | 2014-09-23 00:00:00
We are perhaps duly recognised for increasing rate of enrolment of students at primary and secondary levels, especially of girls. The reasons are possibly not far to seek: at the initial stage of development of any country, quantity counts more...
Jahangir Bin Alam | 2014-09-23 00:00:00
In the prevailing world scenario, global economic engagement for an economy -- be it developed, developing or underdeveloped -- is critical for its growth and sustainability. Such engagements could be pursued both by the governments and private entrepreneurs depending on...
Hartal or shutdown is back again in the country after a lull for some considerable time. But it brings no solution; rather it brings miseries to public life. All political parties must make an agreement so that no one calls...
It was surprising to learn that instead of solving problems and helping the Korean investors, the government is considering to cancel plots in the Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ). The issue must be settled amicably without harming the interests of...
The Rajbari-Faridpur railway service has just been commissioned again after a lapse of long 18 years. On the other hand, Rupsha-Bagerhat railway service, closed at the same time, is yet to be reopened. Rail link between Rupsha and Bagerhat was...
Maswood Alam Khan from Maryland, USA | 2014-09-23 00:00:00
Money, as an economist says, is anything that must serve three main functions. Number one: It has to be a "medium of exchange", which can reliably be swapped for goods and services. Number two: It should be a "stable store...
A Z M Saif | 2014-09-23 00:00:00
While global hospitality industry has been on recovery since 2013, a resurgence of growth in this sector is becoming visible backed by strong investor confidence. Compared to other sectors of the global economy, the industry is one of the fastest...
FE Report | 2014-09-23 00:00:00
Heavy rains triggered by late monsoon coupled with hartal pushed down sales noticably in the kitchen market, traders said Monday. Poor presence of customers both in wholesale and retail markets caused price fluctuation, retailers said. The country witnessed three hartals...
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 (AFP) : Oil prices fell in Asia Monday as dealers await key Chinese manufacturing data for clues about demand in the world's top energy consumer, analysts said. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for October delivery eased 40...
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz was proclaimed the sixth King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 25 Jamada al-Thani 1426H (August 1, 2005), upon the death of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King...
Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim All praise and thanks are Allah's, the Lord of the world, and peace be upon the trustworthy Prophet, his dynasty and his companions. The national day of Saudi Arabia is an important day at state and national...
''We shall make every effort to strengthen our relations with our brothers in Muslim and Arab countries, and we shall do our best for the Muslim community''. This statement was made by the former Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques...
Shah Alam Nur | 2014-09-23 00:00:00
Security officials have identified 15 points along the border areas with India from where rawhide of sacrificial animals could be smuggled out after the Eid-ul-Azha. The issue of possible smuggling of rawhide was also discussed in a recent meeting of...
FE Report | 2014-09-23 00:00:00
The planned free-trade agreement (FTA) between Bangladesh and Malaysia for enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation could not be signed for lukewarm response from Dhaka, the Malaysian envoy said Monday. "We were ready to sign the agreement, but the Bangladesh...
Badrul Ahsan | 2014-09-23 00:00:00
Bangladesh will seek duty reduction on some specific products to Sri Lanka during the ongoing two-day long joint working group meeting that began in Colombo on Monday, sources said. An eight-member delegation, headed by an additional secretary of the Ministry...
Industries Minister leaves for China Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu left the city for China Monday on a week-long visit at the invitation from State Development and Investment Corporation (SDIC) of the Chinese government. During the visit, the minister will...
FE Report | 2014-09-23 00:00:00
The government is going to consider providing loan for shrimp farmers at a single-digit rate and introduce refinancing scheme for artificial insemination of cows for producing milk and meat that will help reduce poverty and ensure nutrition for all, officials...
Rezaul Karim | 2014-09-23 00:00:00
The government plans to formulate a comprehensive corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy as it thinks that a significant amount of money is being misused, according to minutes of a meeting. It says terrorist group spends a large volume of funds...
FE Report | 2014-09-23 00:00:00
Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) has chalked out a series of programmes to observe the World Tourism Day 2014 on September 27 under the theme "Tourism and Community Development". The day's programmes will begin with a colourful rally starting from Matshya...
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