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2014-02-09 00:00:00

Italian sailors could face 10 years over Indian deaths NEW DELHI, Feb 8: India Saturday said it will go ahead with prosecuting two Italian marines accused of killing two fishermen under a maritime security law that calls for a maximum...

Photo: TURKEY : This picture taken late Friday shows the man who attempted to hijack an airliner

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Photo: SEOUL: Dancers and students prepare to take part in a dance festival

2014-02-09 00:00:00

Thoughts on ensuring proper academic atmosphere

Md Atikur Rahman | 2014-02-09 00:00:00

We love to call education the backbone of the nation. But most of the time, our political leaders remain oblivious of this truth. They favour their fierce political game over education. Instead of pen, they prefer guns for students. Thus,...

SL win series as Tigers draw Test

2014-02-09 00:00:00

CHITTAGONG, Feb 8 (AFP): Mominul Haque hit an unbeaten century to steer Bangladesh to a draw in the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Chittagong Saturday, leaving the tourists with a 1-0 series win. Bangladesh, who needed to...

ICC passes controversial revamp despite protests

2014-02-09 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, Feb 8 (AFP): Cricket's world body Saturday passed a wide-ranging and controversial shake-up of its governance and structure despite strident protests that it gives too much power to the "Big Three" of India, England and Australia. The dominant trio...

SEMS sports contest held

2014-02-09 00:00:00

The annual sports competition of BAF Shaheen English Medium School (SEMS) concluded on its school premises Saturday, said a press release. Mercury House emerged as champion with 15 gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze medals and Jupiter House became runners-up...

Sheikh Jamal reach semis

2014-02-09 00:00:00

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club of Bangladesh smartly booked a seat for the semifinal of the 118th IFA Shield Tournament eliminating traditional Mohun Bagan Club of Kolkata by 1-0 goal in the last Group B match at the Salt Lake Stadium...

Prantik beat Sadharan Bima

2014-02-09 00:00:00

Prantik Krira Chakra beat Sadharan Bima KS by 1-0 goal in the Kool Metropolis 2nd Division Football League at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Sepoy Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur Saturday, reports UNB. After a barren first half, Mohammad Mohsin scored...

India chase formidable target

2014-02-09 00:00:00

AUCKLAND, Feb 8 (AFP): New Zealand seized control of the first Test against India and then proceeded to let go in a frenetic third day Saturday which saw 17 wickets fall. India, who started the day at 130-4 in their...

MSC win over Soccer Club

2014-02-09 00:00:00

Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club earned a comfortable 3-1 goal victory over Soccer Club Feni in the Nitol Tata Bangladesh Premier Football League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium  in the city Saturday, reports UNB. Striker Zahid Hasan Emily, Egyptian midfielder Mostafa...

Sochi captivates with stunning opening show

2014-02-09 00:00:00

SOCHI, Russia, Feb 8 (AFP): Sochi dazzled the world Friday with an opening ceremony featuring a feast of Russian music and a cast of thousands including ballet stars, acrobats, cosmonauts-and even an ex-heavyweight boxer. The theme of the event was...

T20 tickets for MoneyGram customers

2014-02-09 00:00:00

MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer and payment services company, launched a promotion in Bangladesh for its customers to watch the ICC World Twenty20 match, said a press release. Customers who receive a valid transaction at any MoneyGram agent here...

sports digest

2014-02-09 00:00:00

Pietersen England's  scapegoat: Flintoff LONDON, Feb 8: Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff believes that Kevin Pietersen has been made a scapegoat for England's Ashes whitewash after having his international career brought to an end. The England and Wales Cricket Broad...

Good corporate governance practice a sine qua non to attract institutional, foreign investors

FE Report | 2014-02-09 00:00:00

Speakers at a seminar Saturday strongly laid stress on practicing good corporate governance (CG) especially at the listed companies in order to attract the institutional and foreign investors here. They urged the government and regulators to take the issue seriously...

\\\'Political will, viable policy may bring positive results\\\'

FE Report | 2014-02-09 00:00:00

It will not be possible to stop the illegal VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) business that surged alarmingly in the country by using only technology; rather a political will and a commercially viable policy could bring positive results in this...

NAV of MTB Unit Fund disclosed

2014-02-09 00:00:00

Alliance Capital Asset Management Limited has declared the Net Asset Value (NAV) of MTB Unit Fund, according to a press release. The total NAV of MTB Unit Fund stood at Tk 347,550,227.20 on the basis of cost price and Tk...

Oracle HCM World launched

2014-02-09 00:00:00

Oracle kicked off Oracle HCM World in Las Vegas, marking the debut of the event designed for HR leaders and practitioners to collaborate on successful strategies for recruiting, learning, talent management, global HR, benefits and more. The event will feature...

News Brief

2014-02-09 00:00:00

DSE polls time extended Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has extended timeframe by one hour and 30 minutes for casting votes in the polls scheduled for electing share-holder directors for the board of demutualised exchange, officials said. The premier bourse will...

Photo: Dr. Atiur Rahman

2014-02-09 00:00:00

Photo: EXIM Bank sets a new record by forming the largest human corporate logo

2014-02-09 00:00:00

Photo: Bank Asia

2014-02-09 00:00:00

Sebi moots steps to monitor depository participants

2014-02-09 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Feb 8 (PTI): Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Friday asked depositories to keep a strict vigil on client information, including checks to prevent possible money laundering activities, while carrying out inspection of their agents. The...

FE journalist wins ERF-Robi Award

FE Report | 2014-02-09 00:00:00

Economic Editor of The Financial Express AZM Anas has won ERF-Robi Award along with three journalists in the annual competition of the Economic Reporters Forum (ERF). Finance Minister AMA Muhith handed over the prizes among the winners in a function...

Aurobindo Pharma hits 52-week high

2014-02-09 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Feb 8 (Economic Times): Aurobindo Pharma rallied as much as 8.6 per cent in trade to touch its 52-week high of Rs 536, after the pharma major reported a growth of 354 per cent in its net profit...

Indian shares mark 1-week closing high

2014-02-09 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Feb 8 (Reuters): India's BSE index rose for a fourth consecutive session on Friday, to close at its highest in a week, as blue-chips such as Tata Steel rose on optimism after foreign investors snapped a five-day selling streak...

Violence can force out all CAR Muslims: HRW

BBC | 2014-02-09 00:00:00

Religious violence in the Central African Republic could force its entire Muslim population to flee, a senior human rights worker has told BBC News. Human Rights Watch emergency director Peter Bouckaert said this could affect the economy, as Muslims control...

Photo: Social Islami Bank Limited

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Photo: City Bank

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IPO DIARY

2014-02-09 00:00:00