TOKYO, Mar 24 (Reuters): Japan's Nikkei share average climbed 1.8 per cent on Monday, bouncing off from a six-week low on the back of a tentative recovery in risk appetite, though underlying concerns about Japan's economic outlook kept gains in...
LONDON, Mar 24 (Reuters): Weak Chinese economic data weighed on European equity markets on Monday, although German carmaker BMW rose to outperform after it benefited from a broker upgrade. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index fell 0.2 per cent to 1,304.93...
South Africa (SA) tasted their first victory beating New Zealand by an exciting 2 runs, to stay in the race of the ICC World, in a Super 10 match of the World Twenty20 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong...
A 106-run partnership by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma propelled India their 2nd consecutive victory beating West Indies by 7 wickets in the Super10 Group2 match of the World Twenty20 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday, reports UNB. Replying...
Clearly, the humiliating loss to Hong Kong in the Group A qualification phase of the ICC World Twenty20 2014 is still working in Bangladesh's minds. Four days after that two-wicket embarrassment, Mushfiqur Rahim, the skipper, dwelt on it at length...
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 has approved Ziaur Rahman as the replacement player for Rubel Hossain in the Bangladesh National team for the rest matches of the tournament, reports UNB. Pacer Rubel Hossain dislocated...
What has happened to Shoaib Malik? The world has more pressing mysteries to resolve but if a couple of idling hours present themselves, here is a lighter excursion to consider, reports cricinfo. Let's qualify that question a little. It's not...
Hasnat Abdul Hye | 2014-03-25 00:00:00
The world has always been divided into rich and poor people. The divide is as old as civilisation. This long history, however, does not make it inviolable, not to speak of being sacrosanct. The rich have been accepted by society...
Zaglul Ahmed Chowdhury | 2014-03-25 00:00:00
As the general elections in India are just knocking on the door, impression is gaining ground that the ruling Congress is heading for a miserable performance. Even though the Congress leadership - especially the party's vice-president Rahul Gandhi - is...
Although the High Court (HC) has banned plying of easy-bikes and other battery-run vehicles from roads and highways in view of a high rate of casualties in accidents, there is a plan to introduce solar-powered recharge stations in divisional headquarters...
Wasi Ahmed | 2014-03-25 00:00:00
The country's cottage industry, considered to be the life blood of small entrepreneurs as well as of employment in rural areas, has been a sufferer on many counts. Until recently, there was no comprehensive database on this largely undefined sector...
Maskurul Alam | 2014-03-25 00:00:00
The jute sector is in jeopardy and farmers are losing interest in cultivating jute owing to the fall of jute prices in the market. There is a decreasing demand of jute products. As many as 15 jute mills of the...
It has been proved again in the fourth phase of upazila elections that the present Election Commission (EC) doesn't have the ability to perform independently as it has utterly failed to hold a fair election. The fourth phase of upazila...
One day, I saw the conductor of a bus talking angrily with a lady passenger for fair. The conductor had demanded extra fair but the woman wanted to pay the exact amount. He hurled bad comments at her and tried...
Aamir Khan, the great Indian actor, always tries hard to present something different for his audiences. His TV show Satyamev Jayate (Truth alone prevails) has created a stir in the minds of conscious people in India and abroad. In a...
The recent price hike of electricity continues to raise debates along with agitation as the increased power tariff is questionable. The prime minister spoke in favour of power tariff hike and she advised all to restrict consumption of electricity. As...
Md Jamal Hossain | 2014-03-25 00:00:00
Due to high interest rate charged by national commercial banks, the suggestion for foreign borrowing option has taken a dramatic turn. While it can be undoubtedly argued that such an option can open a door for great opportunities and promises,...
Dhiman Chowdhury | 2014-03-25 00:00:00
One rule of the Dhaka University about allotting residential accommodation among teachers deserves attention of the policy planners. The rule was framed in 1986 stipulating that if a spouse is also a teacher, their points are added together and thus...
Corinne Woods writing for Reuters | 2014-03-25 00:00:00
The Internet and mobile phones have transformed our connections to people around the world. This technology has also, however, led to a widening gender gap in poorer countries. For it is largely men who control the information revolution that helps...
ZM Aminul Islam | 2014-03-25 00:00:00
JHENIDAH, Mar 23: In an agricultural country like Bangladesh, it is undeniable that beekeeping, an agro-resource, can contribute to economic development greatly. Though beekeeping is possible in every district of Bangladesh, the districts which are very suitable for the purpose...
Jasim Khan | 2014-03-25 00:00:00
More than 150 acres of agriculture ministry land across the country have been occupied by grabbers in connivance with some unscrupulous ministry people during the last five years. These occupied lands belong to 16 divisions and departments under the ministry,...
FE Report | 2014-03-25 00:00:00
Japan will donate US$ 243,885 to implement two agricultural development projects in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) area aiming at building capacity and creating marketing facilities of tribal farmers. Integrated Development Foundation (IDF) will receive $ 121,946 and Christian Commission...
Our Correspondent | 2014-03-24 00:00:00
MAGURA, Mar 23: A bumper production and high price of wheat have brought smiles on the faces of Magura farmers. Newly-harvested wheat has started to come to the market. Existing price of wheat in the local market has raised hope...
JESSORE, Mar 23 (BSS): Bumper production of Boro paddy is expected in the ten southwestern districts of Khulna division in the current season, Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) sources said. The ten districts are- Jessore, Narail, Jhenaidah, Magura, Kushtia, Chuadanga,...
MUNSHIGANJ, Mar 23 (BSS): A minor girl was killed in a road accident in Bhoberchar area on Dhaka-Chittagang Highway under Gazaria upazila here on Saturday. The victim was identified as Shorna, 7, daughter of Shahjalal of Khabikha village under the...
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