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Six BCL men injured in rivals' clash

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Our Correspondent KHULNA, Nov 22: Six persons were injured in a clash between two rival groups of BCL at M M City College over establishing supremacy in the college campus on Monday noon. They were admitted to Khulna Medical College...

Philosophy Day observed at RU

2011-11-23 00:00:00

RU Correspondent RAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, Nov 22: The World Philosophy Day-2011 was observed amid enthusiasm at the Rajshahi University (RU) on Monday. To mark the day the department of philosophy arranged different programmes at the university campus. Earlier the teachers and...

News in brief

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Abducted girl rescued in Comilla Police rescued a madrasah student from a house at Laksham upazila headquarter in Comilla after eight hours of her abduction on Sunday. Police also arrested two abductors-Mahbub, 25, of Protappur village and his accomplice Hasan,...

NBSM produces 720 metric tonnes of sugar

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Our Correspondent NATORE, Nov 22: The North Bengal Sugar Mills, Gopalpur, produced 720 metric tonnes of sugar by crushing 14,400 metric tonnes sugarcane during last 10 days in 2011-2012 sugarcane crushing season. The mills crushed an average of 1486 metric...

Opposition disrupts Indian parliament session

2011-11-23 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Nov 22, (AFP): India's opposition disrupted parliament Tuesday at the start of a crucial winter session in which the government is under pressure to pass a tough new anti-corruption law. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his ruling Congress...

Egypt's cabinet quits as activists urge wider protests

2011-11-23 00:00:00

CAIRO,Nov 22 (agencies) Egypt's cabinet said it had resigned amid deadly clashes between police and protesters demanding political change that have killed 26 and prompted the ruling military to call for crisis talks. On the eve of a new wave...

news digest

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Botanists discover remarkable night-flowering orchid A night-flowering orchid, the first of its kind known to science, has been described by a team of botanists. Experts say the "remarkable" species is the only orchid known to consistently flower at night, but...

Tunisia's enters new era of democracy

2011-11-23 00:00:00

TUNIS, Nov 22, (AFP): Tunisia enters a new phase of democratic rule Tuesday following a power-sharing deal between the three main political parties sealed 10 months after a popular uprising ended years of dictatorship. The north African nation Tuesday inaugurates...

Moscow, Tehran say new US sanctions on Iran unacceptable

2011-11-23 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Nov 22 (agencies): Russian Foreign Ministry says US on Tehran's financial systems "contradictory to international law; Iran Foreign Ministry calls sanctions futile, say they will have no effect. Russia's Foreign Ministry denounced new US sanctions against Iran on Tuesday...

Bangladesh's dream of playing

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Bangladesh's dream of playing the Women's World Cup was shattered after conceding a humiliating six-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in a play-off match of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier'2011 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in Mirpur Tuesday,...

Ctg 206 for 5 against Dhaka, Khulna

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Chittagong Division faced a batting collapse in their first innings scoring 206 for 5 in 65 overs at stumps against Dhaka Metro on the second day of the 5th round match of Walton 13th National Cricket League at Sylhet Stadium...

Australia snatch two-wicket victory

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Johannesburg, November 22 (AFP): Teenage fast bowler Pat Cummins sealed a dream Test debut when he hit the winning runs to take Australia to a two-wicket win in the second and final Test against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium...

Anderson urges ICC to maintain

2011-11-23 00:00:00

London, Nov 22(ANI): England pace bowler James Anderson has said the International Cricket Council (ICC) should take e responsibility for preventing the lustre of Test matches being faded out by one- internationals. "We play a lot of one-day cricket -...

Edwards, Bravo make Windies day

2011-11-23 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Nov 22 (AFP): In-form Kirk Edwards and Darren Bravo capped an impressive West Indies batting performance with unbeaten half-centuries on the opening day of the third and final Test against India Tuesday. Edwards (65 not out) and left-handed Bravo...

Djokovic recovers to beat Berdych at ATP finals

2011-11-23 00:00:00

LONDON, Nov 22 (AP): Novak Djokovic saved a match point in the third set against Tomas Berdych before winning 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3) Monday to avoid becoming the second upset of the day at the ATP World Tour Finals. Third-ranked...

London giants look to clinch last 16 berths

2011-11-23 00:00:00

PARIS, Nov 22 (AFP): Chelsea and Arsenal have enjoyed contrasting domestic fortunes recently, but both can seal their places in the Champions League last 16 with wins against German opposition on Wednesday evening. Saturday's 2-1 victory at Norwich left the...

Ballack looks to topple former club Chelsea

2011-11-23 00:00:00

LEVERKUSEN, Germany, Nov 22 (AFP): Former German captain Michael Ballack's playing career may be winding down but his competitive edge remains and here on Wednesday he will be looking to inspire Bayer Leverkusen to victory over one of his former...

Jayawardene to miss fifth ODI

2011-11-23 00:00:00

ABU DHABI, Nov 22 (AFP): Injured middle-order batsman Mahela Jayawardene has been ruled out of Sri Lanka's last two matches against Pakistan and returned home, team Manager Anura Tennekoon said Tuesday. The 34-year-old batsman hit a half century in his...

Sports Digest

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Lorgat to leave ICC chief executive post DUBAI, Nov 22: International Cricket Council chief executive Haroon Lorgat is to stand down from the position on June 30, 2012, the ICC announced on Tuesday. The 51-year-old former South Africa first-class cricketer,...

DSE news in brief

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Dividends Bata Shoe: The authorities of Bata Shoe have recommended 145 per cent interim dividend (Tk 14.50 per share of Tk 10.00 each) for the year ending on December 31, 2011 after considering the performance of the company from January...

Tokyo, Osaka bourses to merge in 2013

2011-11-23 00:00:00

TOKYO, Nov 22 (AFP): Japan's two main bourses on Tuesday announced a plan to merge their operations in January 2013 as they look to overcome a slow Japanese market in a move that will create Asia's biggest exchange. The Tokyo...

New DMD of BKB

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Manjur Ahmed has recently joined Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) as Deputy Managing Director on his promotion. Prior to this, he was serving the same bank as the General Manager (Admin). Mr Manjur started his banking career as Chief Manager, BKB...

US stocks futures flat after selloff, HP puts focus on tech

2011-11-23 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Nov 22 (Reuters): US stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday as persistent concerns over Europe kept investors on edge after four days of market losses. The ongoing debt crisis in the euro zone along with worries...

Sponsors-directors must hold minimum 30pc stakes : SEC

2011-11-23 00:00:00

FE Report The securities regulator has made holding of at least 30 per cent stakes of a listed company by its sponsorsdirectors mandatory to contain their aggressive sale pressure without caring for the market situation, officials said. The sponsorsdirectors holding...

'Incentive package' suspense

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Shamsul Huq Zahid The stock market regained nearly 1000 points in four trading sessions since Last Thursday as the investors were kept in suspense over the so-called incentive package. As the authorities continued to burn midnight oil to prepare a...

'Controversial' people won't be involved

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Syful Islam The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has endorsed a banking sector suggestion not to involve any controversial individuals in the process of revamping the stock market, officials said Tuesday. The Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB) made the suggestion to...

Tipai will have no adverse impact on Bangladesh: India

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Tuesday said a 'Promoter's Agreement' on the Tipaimukh Hydroelectric Project was signed on October 22 to set up a Joint Venture Company (JVC) between the Manipur government, NHPC Limited and Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam...

Repair work of Meghna Bridge yet to start

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Munima SultanaThe long-awaited repair work of the damaged Meghna Bridge on the Dhaka-Chittagong road transportation corridor -- the country's busiest one -- is yet to see any forward movement on way to begin its operations. The government approved a Tk...

Regulatory duty likely on large number of 'luxury' items

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Nazmul Ahsan The government may impose regulatory duty on a large number of luxury items to discourage their imports and, thus, reduce pressure on the country's balance of payments (BoP). These items are now subjected to 25 per cent duty....

German consortium may get ERL's BMRE work

2011-11-23 00:00:00

Nizam Ahmed A German consortium is likely to get the approval of a deal to invest Tk 67 billion for upgradation of the country's lone Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL) under a Private Public Partnership (PPP) project, officials of the ministry...