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Two women hurt in Toronto university shooting

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down a man suspected in a shooting that injured two women at Toronto’s York University. The shooting prompted a campus lockdown that was lifted at about 1 a.m. local time Friday. Police...

Pakistan fans pray for a son for Afridi

2014-03-07 00:00:00

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (AFP): Pakistan superstar Shahid Afridi's match-winning performances in the Asia Cup this week have prompted fans on social media to pray for him to be rewarded-with a son. The 34-year-old, married with four daughters, delivered Pakistan a...

Arambagh draw with Agrani Bank

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Arambagh Krira Sangha split points with Agrani Bank Sports Club in the Premier Bank Bangladesh Championship Football League Thursday, reports UNB. The match ended in a goalless draw at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Sepoy Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur.

Australia beat Africa in epic Test nailbiter

2014-03-07 00:00:00

CAPE TOWN, Mar 6 (AFP): Australia won the third and final Test against South Africa by 245 runs at Newlands Wednesday in a nailbiting finish with just 27 balls to spare after a day of epic home resistance. Ryan Harris...

sports digest

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Trott confirms Warwickshire return LONDON, Mar 6: England batsman Jonathan Trott will return to action following his shock Ashes withdrawal in a pre-season match for county side Warwickshire on April 1, he confirmed Thursday. The 32-year-old right-hander abruptly left England's...

DSE turnover sees 16.42pc rise

FE Report | 2014-03-07 00:00:00

Dhaka stocks closed flat in positive Thursday with turnover improved slightly amid see-saw as surge in market volatility kept investors much more cautious. The market opened with positive note, gaining 27 points within first 40 minutes of trade, but rest...

Two non-life insurance cos face music

FE Report | 2014-03-07 00:00:00

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has recently fined two non-life insurance companies for doing business on credit and cash and violating tariff rate. The insurance regulator also warned another non-life insurer and concerned chief executive officer (CEO) and...

News Brief

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Southeast Bank, Farmers Bank ink deal Southeast Bank Limited (SEBL) and The Farmers Bank Limited have signed an agreement on Product and Network Sharing at SEBL's Head Office to facilitate beneficiaries (receivers) of foreign inward remittances in Bangladesh. Shahid Hossain,...

Saudi Arabia names Brotherhood terrorist group

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Saudi Arabia identified the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group along with al-Qaida and others Friday, warning those who join them or support them they could face five to 30 years in prison. A Saudi Interior Ministry statement said King...

Photo: AB Bank Limited

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Photo: Southeast Bank Limited (SEBL) and The Farmers Bank Limited

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Democratic rights and right to expression being snatched

2014-03-07 00:00:00

BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that the government has besieged democracy like an octopus. “Today, people’s democratic rights and their right to expression are being snatched. The government has grabbed democracy like an octopus,”...

Sensex hits life high on foreign buying

2014-03-07 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Mar 6 (Reuters): The BSE Sensex hit a record high while the NSE index closed just off its all-time high, as steady buying by foreign investors continued to drive a rally in blue chips such as ICICI Bank. The...

Midwives in every health facility will be my priority: Piccin

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Posting midwives in every health facility will top the priorities of the new UNFPA chief in Dhaka for reducing child birth-related deaths in Bangladesh. “My job is to try and show them (government) the benefits of working and serving every...

Nielsen carries out beach cleaning campaign

2014-03-07 00:00:00

The Nielsen Bangladesh team recently carried out a beach cleaning campaign in the Cox's Bazar beach area in order to inspire actions by individuals and the community that will reduce and prevent plastic and marine debris resulting in protection for...

S&P 500 ends flat, near record high

2014-03-07 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Mar 6 (Reuters): The S&P 500 finished almost flat, just below its all-time high on Wednesday as investors shrugged off soft data on jobs and the services sector while keeping an eye on developments in Ukraine. The market...

Tanners meet JICA to get $1b loan for relocation

FE Report | 2014-03-07 00:00:00

Tanners held a meeting with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) officials Thursday for $1.0 billion loan to meet relocation cost of their units from the city's Hazaribag to Savar Tannery Estate. The meeting was held after the tanners wrote...

HK shares rebound

2014-03-07 00:00:00

HONG KONG, Mar 6 (Reuters): Hong Kong shares rebounded on Thursday, helped by a reversal of losses in the Chinese property sector as investors rushed to cover short positions after mainland-listed developers outperformed a listless market. The Hang Seng Index,...

Nikkei jumps to five-week high

2014-03-07 00:00:00

TOKYO, Mar 6 (Reuters): Japan's Nikkei share average jumped to a five-week high on Thursday as investors took heart from news about the world's largest pension fund's allocation plan, and as a weaker yen boosted shares of exporters. The Nikkei...

ICB AMCL discloses NAV of MFs

2014-03-07 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 March 4, 2014, said a...

ICB AMCL discloses NAV of four funds

2014-03-07 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 March 4, 2014, said...

IPO Diary

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Photo: The 14-day long workshop titled \\\"Portfolio Management and Securities Analysis\\\" on Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Detailed DSE Trading

2014-03-07 00:00:00

Database creation, 200 inspectors\\\' recruitment to be made this month: Tofail

FE Report | 2014-03-07 00:00:00

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed reiterated Thursday that the conditions including creation of a database and recruitment of 200 inspectors would be met by March for restoration of the GSP facility in the US market. "Out of 16 conditions, some will...

Annual confce of Eastland Insurance held

FE Report | 2014-03-07 00:00:00

The Regional/Branch Managers' Conference-2014 of Eastland Insurance Co. Ltd. was held on Thursday at the Auditorium of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mr. Mahbubur Rahman, Chairman of the Company inaugurated the Conference. The Chairman in his inaugural speech...

CITF 2014 begins tomorrow

Our Correspondent | 2014-03-07 00:00:00

CHITTAGONG, Mar 6: The 22nd Chittagong International Trade Fair (CITF) will begin on Railway Polo Ground in the port city on Saturday. Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed is expected to attend the month-long trade fair as the chief guest. Housing and...

ICAB to promote more females in CA studies

FE Report | 2014-03-07 00:00:00

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has moved to encourage more females to choose chartered accountancy (CA) profession in the country, a high official said. "Female CA professionals are doing well. There is a good scope for females...

\\\'BCS ICT World\\\' getting momentum in city

FE Report | 2014-03-07 00:00:00

Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) organised 10-day long mobile and computer exhibition titled "BCS ICT World" is getting momentum at the end of the fair. Visitors mainly tech savvy young people from different universities and colleges are seen in the fair...

BGMEA urges govt not to hike energy price

Our Correspondent | 2014-03-07 00:00:00

CHITTAGONG, Mar 6: BGMEA First Vice President Nasir Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury today expressed concern at the government move to hike the price of electricity and gas. In a statement he said the readymade garments sector has suffered a lot due...