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Seminar on Japan edn at JU today

2011-11-20 00:00:00

JU Correspondent Jahangirnagar University (JU) along with Bangladesh University of Engineer Technology (BUET) is going to organize a daylong seminar on "Japan Education-2011" in the seminar room of Zahir Raihan Auditorium here at the campus Sunday. In the day-long seminar...

Joypurhat Sugar Mills to produce 6,375 tonnes of sugar in 2011-12

2011-11-20 00:00:00

JOYPURHAT, Nov 19 (BSS): Joypurhat Sugar Mills, one of the big state owned enterprises of the country, will start sugarcane crushing on Friday with a target of producing 6,375 tonnes of sugar by crushing 85,000 metric tons of sugarcane during...

Reopening of Darwani mill demanded

2011-11-20 00:00:00

Our Correspondent NILPHAMARI, Nov 19: Darwani Textile Mill in Nilphamari remains closed for some years. The closure rendered nearly 700 workers and employees of the mill jobless. The mill was established in 1960 on 108 acres of land having 25056...

Housewife commits suicide in Comilla

2011-11-20 00:00:00

COMILLA, Nov 19 (UNB): A housewife allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling of her house at Atharobag in Chouddagram upazila in Comilla on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Kohinur Akter, wife of Monir Hossain and daughter...

Boy crushed under wheels of train

2011-11-20 00:00:00

DINAJPUR, Nov 19 (UNB): A teenage boy was crushed under the wheels of a train at Parbotipur rail station in Dinajpur this (Saturday) morning. The deceased was identified as Nadim, 17, son of Bakul Mia of Dhupipara area of Parbotipur...

Two abducted girls rescued in Kurigram

2011-11-20 00:00:00

Our Correspondent RANGPUR, Nov 19: Two girls were rescued from Sonarhat border area at Bhurungamari Upazila under Kurigram district Thursday night after 7 days of abduction. Police said, Romana Begum (13), daughter of Elias Ali of Babukhanh in Rangpur town...

News in brief

2011-11-20 00:00:00

400 bottles of phensidyl seized Police in a drive seized 400 bottles of phensidyl syrup from a truck in Alipur area of Faridpur district town early Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, a team of police intercepted the truck and seized...

UK minister lowers expectations for growth plan

2011-11-20 00:00:00

LONDON, Nov 19 (Reuters): Britain will not be unveiling instant fixes to boost its anaemic economy when it publishes a growth review later this month, a senior government minister said in remarks published Saturday. "What I hope people are not...

US Q4 economic growth may be fastest in 6 quarters: Analysts

2011-11-20 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Bloomberg): The US economy may end 2011 growing at its fastest clip in 18 months as analysts increase their forecasts for the fourth quarter just a few months after a slowdown raised concern among investors. Economists at...

Sri Lanka chamber for consistent tax, investor policies

2011-11-20 00:00:00

COLOMBO, Nov 19 (LBO): The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce said it hopes the Sri Lankan government's forthcoming budget for 2012 would maintain consistency in investor and tax policies. A statement said the chamber had asked the government to at least...

Argentine economy grew 7.7pc in September

2011-11-20 00:00:00

BUENOS AIRES, Nov 19 (Reuters): Argentina's economy grew 7.7 per cent in September from a year earlier, beating market expectations and marking the 25th straight month of growth. The EMAE economic activity index, published by the government Friday, which measures...

Japan balances between US, China over trade, security

2011-11-20 00:00:00

NUSA DUA, (Indonesia), Nov 19 (Reuters): Japan assured Asia and key ally United States this week that Tokyo is not choosing sides between Beijing and Washington over sensitive trade and security issues, in a delicate balancing act to avoid past...

Brazil's job creation slows down in October

2011-11-20 00:00:00

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 19 (Xinhua): The Brazilian economy created fewer jobs in October, official figures showed Friday. In October, a total of 126,143 jobs were created, down 39.6 per cent from September and 38.4 per cent from the same...

EU, India to work 'full steam' on free trade pact

2011-11-20 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Nov 19 (AFP): The European Union and India will work at "full steam" in talks due to start next week on clinching an ambitious free trade pact ahead of a February deadline, the EU said Saturday. India has...

Cummins strikes as South Africa struggle

2011-11-20 00:00:00

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 19 (AFP): Fast bowler Pat Cummins struck twice as South Africa lost three wickets before lunch on the third day of the second and final Test against Australia at the Wanderers Stadium Saturday. South Africa were 94 for...

Nat'l booters blank African XI 2-0 in practice match

2011-11-20 00:00:00

Bangladesh national football team salvaged some of the lost pride as they finally defeated the all African select XI by 2-0 goals in the third practice match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium Saturday, reports BSS. The all African XI won...

Sheikh Jamal lift Pokhara Cup football title

2011-11-20 00:00:00

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club of Bangladesh had every reason to celebrate as they lifted the coveted Safal Pokhara Cup Football Tournament title beating Nepal Army by a solitary goal in an exciting final at Pokhara Stadium Saturday, reports BSS. Sheikh...

India for probe into ex-player's fix claims

2011-11-20 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Nov 19 (AFP): India's sports minister on Saturday called for the country's cricket board to probe allegations by a former Indian batsman that the 1996 World Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka may have been fixed. Vinod Kambli, an...

Nadal aims to end on high in Tour Finals

2011-11-20 00:00:00

LONDON, Nov 19 (AFP): Rafael Nadal has vowed to finish a frustrating campaign on a high as the world's top players gather in London for the ATP Tour Finals. Although world number two Nadal claimed a sixth French Open crown...

Pakistan hold nerves to beat Sri Lanka

2011-11-20 00:00:00

DUBAI, November 19 (AFP): Pakistani bowlers held their nerves to stop a hreatening Sri Lankan team to win the third day-night international by 21 runs here on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Umar Gul (3-48)...

Robi cricket meet kicks off

2011-11-20 00:00:00

Mobile phone operator Robi Axiata Limited initiated a two-week 'RRC inter-divisional cricket tournament' on Saturday at the BWDB playground at Banani in the capital with a view to strengthening the bonding among employees, reports BSS. The final match of this...

Indonesia eye badminton, football gold in SAGames

2011-11-20 00:00:00

JAKARTA, Nov 19 (AFP): Indonesia eyed a clean sweep of badminton golds on Saturday and a spot in the football final, as they closed in on a first Southeast Asian Games (SAGames) medals table win since hosting the event in...

Real want to keep riding title wave, says Ronaldo

2011-11-20 00:00:00

MADRID, Nov 19 (AFP): Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping a combination of his and Real Madrid's impressive form can help maintain their quest of bringing silverware back to the Santiago Bernabeu despite a challenging pre-Christmas fixtures list. Jose Mourinho's Real side...

Americans build 4-point lead at Presidents Cup

2011-11-20 00:00:00

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov 19 (AP): So much about this Presidents Cup resembles the last time it was played at Royal Melbourne 13 years ago, from the sudden drop in temperatures to Tiger Woods winning only one point to a final...

sports digest

2011-11-20 00:00:00

Appeals of Butt, Aamer to be heard Wednesday London, Nov 19: The appeals of jailed Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammed Aamer will be heard by the Court of Appeal Wednesday for their involvement in spot fixing against England in...

Deal inked to gain access to IT areas in Canada, USA

2011-11-20 00:00:00

FE Report Mark Bolger, EDC (Export Development Canada) regional manager introduced EDC products and services for Bangladesh over a reception at the official residence of Canadian High Commissioner in the city recently. He said there is a vast opportunity to...

BB to extend all-out help to young, talented techno-prenuer

2011-11-20 00:00:00

FE Report Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Atiur Rahman on Saturday said the central bank would extend all-out help to the country's young and talented techno-prenuers. Bangladesh Bank Governor came up with such call at prize giving ceremony of 3rd Citi...

ICT-based exhibition begins tomorrow

2011-11-20 00:00:00

FE Report A five-day long ICT-based exhibition, 'BCS ICT World', organised by Banngladesh Computer Samity (BCS) will begin tomorrow (Monday) at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre with the slogan, 'Digital education is the base of digital Bangladesh.' Finance Minister AMA Muhith...

PM's commitments to prop up stock mkt will be implemented

2011-11-19 00:00:00

M Azizur Rahman and Mohammad Mufazzal Everything is going on right track to implement the commitments that Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina had made to help prop up the country's awfully sagging stock markets, chairman of the capital market regulator...

Govt evaluating WB reply : Muhith

2011-11-19 00:00:00

Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Friday said the government is evaluating the reply they received from the World Bank (WB) on its suspension of $ 1.2 billion funding for the Padma Bridge Project on allegations of corruption. "The reply from...