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Preli exam marks rise likely from 35th BCS

2014-05-09 00:00:00

The Public Service Commission (PSC) likely to  raise the marks and time of the preliminary test in the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations. PSC officials said exams with the new marks and time might be introduced from the 35th BCS...

Dhaka Div North trail by 98 runs against Rajshahi Div

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Dhaka Division North trailed by 98 runs against Rajshahi Division on the 2nd day of a three-day match of Young Tigers U-18 National Cricket Competition at Cricket Garden Rangpur Thursday, reports UNB. On the day, Rajshahi Division resumed the first...

B Chy for speedy trial of Narayanganj murderers

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh president B Chowdhury Friday recommended that the criminals involved in the murder of seven people in Narayanganj should be put on speedy trial. Addressing the activists of Bikalpa Swechhasebak Dhara, an affiliate of Bikalpa Dhara, at the...

Sheikh Jamal blank MSC 3-0 in BPL

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club consolidated their place at the top of the points table with a convincing 3-0 goal victory over Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited in the Nitol-Tata Bangladesh Premier Football League Thursday at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in...

Banglalink runner-up in Ispahani Badminton

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Banglalink won the runner- up trophies in Men's Singles, Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles against Officer's club of the second Ispahani Corporate Badminton Grand Slam- 2014 recently, said a press release. Banglalink played in five categories against strong competitors of...

Sheikh Russell face SL Air Force today in AFC Cup

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Bangladesh champions Sheikh Russell KC will play Air Force team of hosts Sri Lanka in their 2nd Group A match of the AFC President Cup Football at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo Friday, reports UNB. The match will start at...

Nadal, Serena ease into last 16 in Madrid

2014-05-09 00:00:00

MADRID, May 8 (AFP): World number one Rafael Nadal dismissed lingering doubts over his recent form with a resounding 6-1, 6-0 win over Juan Monaco to reach the third round of the Madrid Masters Wednesday. Monaco failed to win a...

sports digest

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Three dead after fire at home owned by Blake TAMPA, May 8: Three people were found dead Wednesday morning after a fire at a Florida home owned by retired US tennis star James Blake, media reports said. The Tampa Tribune...

Short-term profit pushes stock market into red zone

FE Report | 2014-05-09 00:00:00

Stocks returned to the red Thursday after three sessions positive trend with sluggish trading activities as investors were maintaining side-line strategies amid short-term profit taking attempt. The market started with a positive note, but could not sustain as session progressed....

Western Union money transfer service launched at Singer outlets

FE Report | 2014-05-09 00:00:00

 The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in global payment services in association with Singer Bangladesh Limited the largest electronics and home appliance retail chain in Bangladesh and Bank Asia Limited today announced the launch of their money transfer...

DSE for implementing budget proposals

FE Report | 2014-05-09 00:00:00

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has sought the securities regulator's support to help incorporate its proposals in the budget of the next fiscal year, officials said. The premier bourse made the appeal Thursday when the DSE expressed their gratitude to the...

MoU inked on \\\'Nestlé Healthy Kids Programme\\\'

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Nestlé Bangladesh Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam Khan, Professor, Institute of Nutrition and Food Science (INFS), University of Dhaka for conducting 'Nestlé Healthy Kids Programme' Thursday. The MoU is a part of 'Nestlé Healthy...

KPPL can now collect IPO subscription

2014-05-09 00:00:00

The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday stayed for two weeks a High Court (HC) order halting collection of initial public offering (IPO) subscription from the stock market by Khulna Printing and Packaging Limited (KPPL), reports UNB. Chamber Judge of the...

Completion of transfer/buy shares

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Mercantile Bank: Bilkis Begum, one of the Sponsors of Mercantile Bank Ltd., has further reported that she has completed her transfer of 22,50,000 shares of the Company to her sons namely Mahboob Morshed (7,50,000 shares), Mokhdum Morshed (7,50,000 shares) and...

Beach Hatchery changes EGM/ AGM date

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Beach Hatchery Ltd. has  informed that in order to comply with the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Notification No. SEC/CMRRCD/2009-193/Part-II/35/Admin/03-43 dated May 04, 2014 the Board of Directors has decided to shift the EGM and 19th AGM date to June...

News Briefs

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Q-cash 4G bank premier cricket begins today FE Report The first round of Q-cash 4G bank premier cricket tournament-2014 begins today (Friday) at Dhaka University central field. The first match between South Bangla Agriculture & Commerce Bank Ltd and Meghna...

Photo: Bangladesh Bank governor Dr. Atiur Rahman addressing

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Photo: Linde Bangladesh Limited

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Country\\\'s export earnings mark 13.18pc growth in 10 months of FY\\\'14

FE Report | 2014-05-09 00:00:00

Country's earnings from merchandise exports during the first ten months of the current fiscal year registered a 13.18 per cent growth over the corresponding period of last fiscal. The export receipts in the July-April period showed a slight upward trend...

Sensex edges up in cautious trade

2014-05-09 00:00:00

MUMBAI, May 8 (Reuters): The BSE Sensex edged up and the Nifty recovered slightly from the 1-1/2 month closing low hit in the prior session, as investors picked up some of the battered stocks but also continued to book profits...

Hong Kong shares up

2014-05-09 00:00:00

BEIJING, May 8 (Reuters): Hong Kong shares rose on Wednesday, though gains in heavyweight telecom stocks were offset by selling of casino counters after China initiated a probe into illegal payments in Macau. The Hang Seng Index closed up 0.4...

ICB AMCL discloses NAV of four funds

2014-05-09 00:00:00

ICB Asset Management Company Limited (ICB AMCL),  a subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), disclosed the following total net asset value (NAV) of four open-end mutual funds (MFs) at the close of business operation on May 7, 2014, said...

ICB AMCL discloses NAV of MFs

2014-05-09 00:00:00

ICB Asset Management Company Limited (ICB AMCL), a subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), disclosed the following total net asset value (NAV) of different mutual funds (MFs) at the close of business operation on May 7, 2014, said a...

Photo: Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Atiur Rahman formally inaugurated

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Photo: Andrew Tilke, Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Bangladesh

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Photo: Impress-Newtex Composite Textiles Limited (INCTL)

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Detailed DSE Trading

2014-05-09 00:00:00

BB to add more green financing products for banks, FIs

FE Report | 2014-05-09 00:00:00

Bangladesh Bank governor Dr. Atiur Rahman Thursday said central bank is going to add dozen plus green financing products for the banks and financial institutions for further boost of financing and encouraging entrepreneurs. "Banks and FIs in Bangladesh have been...

DCCI holds meeting with diplomats tomorrow

Talha Bin Habib | 2014-05-09 00:00:00

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) will hold a meeting with the foreign diplomats in Dhaka tomorrow (Saturday) aiming to increase Bangladesh exports in different countries, said the chief of the trade body. The government has set the...

SCB plea to waive freight of empty containers

2014-05-09 00:00:00

Shippers' Council of Bangladesh (SCB) demanded of the government to waive the freight of empty containers under feeder service between Chittagong and Mongla ports and prepare a specific policy regarding freight increasing by shipping lines. The council came up with...