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Panasonic to build Malaysian solar cell plant

2011-11-26 00:00:00

TOKYO, Nov 25 (AFP): Japanese electronics giant Panasonic said Friday it would build a new solar cell factory in Malaysia, as it looks abroad to cut production costs caused by the surging yen. The company said it would spend 45...

'BCS ICT World' draws huge visitors on concluding day

2011-11-26 00:00:00

FE Report Young tech-savvies from different parts of the city thronged the 5-day 'BCS ICT World' exhibition on the concluding day (Friday) in the city. Every stall of different global brands was jam-packed by visitors. They were found interested in...

LSE honours nobel laureate Yunus

2011-11-26 00:00:00

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus received an honorary doctoral degree in economics from London School of Economics Thursday. In a formal ceremony at the Old Theatre of the LSE attended by over 500 faculty and students, the Director of the...

Trade watch

2011-11-26 00:00:00

Janata Bank appoints two DMDs Md. Abdus Salam and Md. Siddiqur Rahman joined Janata Bank Ltd. as Deputy Managing Directors recently. Prior to his joining Mr Salam was DMD of Agrani Bank Ltd. He started his Banking career in 1983...

Thrilled female team rewarded for success

2011-11-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh female team skipper Salma Khatun Friday said that they want to begin their first One Day International (ODI) match against Ireland with a victory that will be held today (Saturday) at BSKP in Savar, reports UNB. "I'm very happy...

Pakistan cricket team to arrive in city today

2011-11-26 00:00:00

Pakistan cricket team will arrive in the city today (Saturday) evening on a nearly month-long tour to play one T20, three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and two Test matches against hosts Bangladesh, reports UNB. Former world champions Pakistan will start...

WI-Pak final match today

2011-11-26 00:00:00

West Indies will play the final against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla Natioanl Stadium in Mirpur today (Saturday). In another match, hosts Bangladesh will take on visiting Ireland in the 5th place deciding match of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier today...

BB issues circular on banks' higher stock mkt exposure

2011-11-25 00:00:00

FE Report The central bank Thursday issued a circular allowing the commercial banks to invest more in the stock market through relaxation of its relevant rules and regulations, officials said. After the relaxation, the capital that has been provided by...

Bulk power tariff hiked by 33.57pc in two phases

2011-11-25 00:00:00

FE Report The energy regulator Thursday raised electricity tariff for bulk consumers by 33.57 per cent on an average, effective in two phases, to reduce mounting losses incurred by state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB). "Under the first phase we...

BD position to be finalised after getting jt study report : Dipu

2011-11-25 00:00:00

FE Report Foreign Minister Dipu Moni Thursday said the position of the government on the Tipaimukh Dam will be finalised after getting the report of proposed Joint Study of India and Bangladesh and the findings of a high-level delegation on...

None will be allowed to harm BD's interest : PM

2011-11-25 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Nov 24 (BSS)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here today unequivocally said none will be allowed to harm Bangladesh's interest as long as Awami League is in power. "Peace prevails in public life and the country proceeds to prosperity when...

Decision on Pakistan getting duty-free access to EU next week

2011-11-25 00:00:00

Nizam Ahmed A two-day meeting of the General Council of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will decide next week whether Pakistan, a developing country -- not a least developed one -- will get duty-free access to the European Union (EU)...

Move to set up 450mw power plant in Sylhet

2011-11-25 00:00:00

FHM Humayan Kabir The government has taken a move to set up a 450-megawatt (mw) capacity power plant at gas-rich Bibiyana in north-eastern Sylhet to help augment power supply to the national grid, officials said Thursday. Power Division officials said...

Col Oli granted bail, attacked by AL workers in Ctg court

2011-11-25 00:00:00

Our Correspondent CHITTAGONG, Nov 24: LDP chairman Col (retd) Oli Ahmed, MP was attacked today by the ruling party workers in a Chittagong court. The workers of Jubo League and Mohila Awami League threw sandals and showed brooms to the...

All set to BNP-led alliance's road march towards Khulna tomorrow

2011-11-25 00:00:00

The BNP-led four-party alliance is ready to launch its third road march towards Khulna from the capital Saturday to drum up public support for realising its key demand of restoring caretaker government (CG), reports UNB. The road march on Saturday-Sunday...

No support for opposition movement, says Amu

2011-11-25 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) Advisory Council Member Amir Hossain Amu said there is no public support for the oppositions' issueless movement in the country. The AL's senior leader said this as the chief guest at a discussion on 'Jail Killing Day'...

PM's remarks over BNP govt support to Tipaimukh Dam refuted

2011-11-25 00:00:00

BNP Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has disapproved the Prime Minister's allegation in parliament Wednesday that BNP had supported India's Tipaimukh Dam during its earlier tenure. The BNP acting secretary general said this at a discussion on 'Besieged...

AL men attack BNP leaders in Sylhet, 20 hurt

2011-11-25 00:00:00

SYLHET, Nov 24 (UNB): Twenty local BNP leaders and workers were injured as Awami League (AL) activists, equipped with lethal arms, attacked them when they entered the Osmani Medical College auditorium to attend a Red Crescent programme Thursday. Of the...

Contesting parties asked to resolve HC rule by Dec 15

2011-11-25 00:00:00

The Appellate Division Thursday asked the contesting parties to resolve by December 15 the rule pending with the High Court (HC) upon a quashing petition filed by Jama'at leaders Motiur Rahman Nizami and Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mojaheed in connection with...

SQC's hearing postponed until Dec 29

2011-11-25 00:00:00

Amid much chaos over entry restrictions, the war crimes tribunal has deferred the hearing of BNP leader Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury until December 29, reports bdnews24.com. The senior BNP leader, who is defending himself in the court, had filed an application...

BUET teachers' agitation continues

2011-11-25 00:00:00

DU Correspondent Teachers of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) have continued their work-abstention for the third consecutive day demanding increase of their retirement age to 65. "We are determined on the issue and will not take any classes...

Master plan to cut disaster risks in Dhaka city soon

2011-11-25 00:00:00

State Minister for Housing and Public Works Advocate Abdul Mannan Khan today said Disaster Risk Management Master Plan (DRMMP) will be prepared soon for Dhaka city to minimise disaster risks, reports BSS. As Dhaka is at high risk for major...

Govt wants army to earn fame in world: PM

2011-11-25 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Nov 24 (UNB): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Thursday said the present government wants the country's army to earn fame in the world as a disciplined, skilled and modern force. She said this while addressing an army parade on the...

PM opens power plant installation works in Rajshahi

2011-11-25 00:00:00

Rajshahi, Nov 24 (UNB): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a 50 megawatt (mw) peaking power plant and unveiled the machinery of a 50 mw quick rental power plant at Katakhali. The first power plant...

Team would find out BD sectors where US support needed

2011-11-25 00:00:00

The United States wants to expand and strengthen relationship and cooperation in all socio-economic sectors of Bangladesh, newly appointed US Ambassador Dan W Mozena said Thursday, reports UNB. "I'm here with a mandate to deepen, widen and strengthen relationships in...

BSRM unit catches fire

2011-11-25 00:00:00

Our Correspondent CHITTAGONG, Nov 24: Iron rods and machineries were damaged in a fire at the BSRM at Nasirabad in the city today. Firefighters said the fire was caused from heated iron rods at a unit of Bangladesh Steel Re-rolling...

3-day tourism fair opens

2011-11-25 00:00:00

Our Correspondent CHITTAGONG, Nov 24: A three-day tourism fair started at Hotel Peninsula in the city today. Regent Airways and English fortnightly magazine Bangladesh Monitor jointly organized the fair that will end on November 26. Mayor of Chittagong City Corporation...

Thrust on eradicating violence against women

2011-11-25 00:00:00

DU Correspondent Speakers at the inaugural session of a campaign programme in the capital Thursday laid emphasis on social awareness and more involvement of males to eradicate violence against women from the society. Steps Towards Development organised the 16-day campaign...

Death anniv of Zia Ansari today

2011-11-25 00:00:00

The sixth death anniversary of Zia Ansari, former chief executive producer of Bangladesh Television will be observed today (Friday), says a press release. Relatives, friends and wellwishers have beene requested to pray for the salvation of his departed soul.

Natyaguru's birth anniversary today

2011-11-25 00:00:00

The 103rd birth anniversary of the pioneer of drama and satire in Bangladesh, Natyaguru Professor Nurul Momen will be observed today (Friday), says a press release. On the occasion a milad malifil has been arranged by his youngest son, the...