A Correspondent JHENIDAH, Nov 29: A bumper output of Aman paddy is expected in Jhenidah district this season due to favourable weather throughout the season, according to sources in the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE). The DAE sources said the...
Our Correspondent NARSINGDI, Nov 28: Genuine land owners are moving door to door of local administration and local elites to seek justice and recover their land from illegal land grabbers of Daspara village under Narsingdi sadar upazila of the district...
Our Correspondent TANGAIL Nov 29: Four people were killed and five others were critically injured in a road accident at Dhola Tengur area under Kalihati Upazila on Dhaka-Jamuna highway Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Abdul Barek (53), son of...
SHARIATPUR, Nov 29 (UNB): Around 5000 people of Charatra Island in Naria upazila Shariatpur district are not getting proper healthcare facilities since collapse of the lone community clinic in the area over two years ago due to erosion by the...
Nabanno Utsob celebrated at JU Nabanno Utsob, 1418, was observed at the Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus with a daylong comprehensive programme yesterday. The programme included a colourful procession, dance, recitation of poem, traditional local songs including Jari-Shari gan. Bangla department...
CAIRO, Nov 29, (agencies): Egypt's first post-revolution election entered its second day Tuesday amid pride and triumphalism over the high turn-out and the orderly start to the country's complex transition to democracy. "The birth of the new Egypt," declared the...
ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (agencies):Pakistan is to boycott talks on Afghanistan's future in protest at a Nato air strike which killed 24 of its soldiers at the weekend, officials say, eports BBC. The decision not to attend next week's conference in...
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has denied claims by a Georgia woman that she had a long extramarital relationship with him. Even before Ginger White's allegations were aired, Mr Cain went on cable television to say he knew her, but...
KINSHASA, Nov 29, (AFP): Monitors reported widespread fraud and chaos in Democratic Republic of Congo elections as votes were counted after a campaign and polling day marred by deadly violence. Raising concerns about the integrity of the vote, domestic and...
A three-month blockade by a tribal group of roads into the Indian state of Manipur has been lifted ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's trip there, reports BBC. The Nagas had blocked two key highways linking Manipur with the rest...
LONDON, November 29 (AFP): More than two million public sector workers are expected to go on strike on Wednesday in protest at changes to their pensions in the biggest industrial action in Britain for three decades. Thousands of schools will...
The only daughter of Soviet leader Josef Stalin has died of colon cancer in a US care home, aged 85. Svetlana Alliluyeva also known as Lana Peters, passed away in the state of Wisconsin on 22 November, US officials have...
China, Myanmar to enhance military ties BEIJING, Nov. 29: A senior Chinese military official said Monday that China cherishes friendly relations with Myanmar and hopes to enhance their military relationship. Chen Bingde, chief of the General Staff of the People's...
Resurgent Pakistan continued their winning form to defeat Bangladesh by 50 runs in the one-off Twenty20 international at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday in a low-scoring affair, reports AFP. Misbah-ul-Haq's men, buoyant after a successful series against Sri...
League leaders Dhaka Metropolis team trailed by 76 runs against newcomers Rangpur Division on the 2nd day of the four-day 6th round match of Walton 13th National Cricket League at the Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah Tuesday, reports...
Some amateurish running from Danza Hyatt ended the only significant partnership of West Indies' innings, as they crumbled either side of that fourth-wicket stand to finish on 211 for 9 at a raucous Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, according to website...
LAHORE, Nov 29 (IANS): Despite interim-coach Mohsin Khan showing interest in taking over as chief coach, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has named Australian Dav Whatmore and former South Africa player Jhonty Rhodes as frontrunners for the top...
BRISBANE, Australia, Nov 29 (AFP): New Australian coach Mickey Arthur warned on Tuesday that fans needed to be patient as the national side undergoes a rebuilding process that could take years to come to fruition. The South African's recent appointment...
COLOMBO, November 29 (AFP): Seasoned batsman Thilan Samaraweera was on Tuesday added to Sri Lanka's squad for next month's Test series in South Africa. The 35-year-old middle-order batsman was included as the 17th member of the touring squad after sports...
MADRID, Nov 29 (AFP): Real Madrid's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has suffered a left ankle sprain during last weekend's 4-1 league win over Atletico Madrid, the Spanish club said. Ronaldo did not train with his teammates on Tuesday after hurting...
NEW DELHI, Nov 29 (AFP): Indian seamer Praveen Kumar has been ruled out of next month's Test series in Australia after fracturing a rib, the Indian cricket board announced on Tuesday. "Praveen Kumar underwent a scan last evening and was...
Maniknagar Unnayan Samity and Sonali Bank Recreation Club were in impressive form as they drubbed their respective rivals in the First Division Kabaddi League at the Kabaddi Stadium Tuesday, reports BSS. In the day's first fixture, Maniknagar Unnayan Samity thrashed...
Beckham, Galaxy in possible farewell tour SEOUL, South Korea, Nov 29: David Beckham will make what may be a farewell tour with the Los Angeles Galaxy over the coming week in a series of Asian games where much of the...
Syful Islam The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed a consultant to conduct a study on demutualisation of stock exchanges in Bangladesh to support the government's effort in further developing the capital markets in the country, officials said. The consultant...
Rights shares credited Lafarge Surma Cement: The authorities of Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd. have stated that they have credited the rights shares to the respective shareholders' BO Accounts. Fu Wang Food AGM rescheduled The authorities of Fu Wang Food have...
The Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) has welcomed the recent circular of the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) relating to payment of premium and claim. The executive committee of BIA at its recent meeting discussed the circular and welcomed it,...
BAGHDAD, Nov 28 (AFP): Iraq finalised a $17-billion joint venture deal with Shell and Mitsubishi to capture and process gas from its southern oil fields, at a ceremony at the oil ministry Sunday. The deal was signed by Shell CEO...
FE Report A Bangladeshi female entrepreneur received the 'Quality Crown Award 2011' in London Sunday. The recipient, Kona Reza, CEO of the only chain store 'Pan-Supari' selling betel leaves with different flavours, was given the award for ensuring and maintaining...
LONDON, Nov 28 (Reuters): US corn, wheat and soybeans rebounded Monday from recent setbacks, tracking widespread gains in commodity markets linked to hopes that euro zone leaders may come up with steps to help resolve the regions' debt crisis. "We're...
FRANKFURT, Nov 28 (AFP): Growth in eurozone money supply, a key indicator of demand in the economy, slowed unexpectedly in October, the European Central Bank said Monday. The M3 indicator rose 2.6 per cent last month, following a gain of...
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