MADRID, May 5 (AFP): Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal both extended their win streaks with opening victories at the ATP-WTA Madrid Masters Wednesday as Roger Federer waited for his chance to join them in the third round. Djokovic, who beat...
FE ReportBangladesh has witnessed an 11 per cent increase in murder incidents in April 2011 compared to the number recorded in the previous month, Democracywatch said. The non-government human rights watchdog in a statement issued Thursday said a total of...
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at a few places over Dhaka, Barisal and Chittagong divisions and at one or two places over Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur and Sylhet divisions in next 24 hours till...
MUMBAI, May 5 (AFP): Indian share prices have fallen for the longest period in a decade, data showed on Thursday, as the country's benchmark index closed down for the ninth day running. The benchmark Sensex index on the Bombay Stock...
Mutual Trust Bank: Rashed Chowdhury, one of the directors of Mutual Trust Bank Ltd (nominated director from Associated Builder Corporation Ltd), has expressed his willingness to buy 5,000 shares of the bank at prevailing market price through stock exchange within...
FE ReportStandard Chartered Thursday released its Interim Management Statement (IMS) for the first quarter of 2011. Peter Sands, Group Chief Executive, commented, "Standard Chartered has enjoyed an excellent start to 2011 with good momentum in both businesses. We continue to...
The board of directors of Agrani Insurance Company Ltd has recommended 10 per cent stock dividend for the year that ended on December 31, 2010. The board of directors has also decided to increase the authorized capital of the company...
Islami Ins: Trading of the shares of Islami Insurance Bangladesh Limited will be allowed only in the spot market and blockodd lot transactions will also be settled as per spot settlement cycle with cum benefit from May 8 to May...
The Credit Rating Information and Services Limited (CRISL) has rated Export Import (Exim) Bank of Bangladesh as "AA-" in the long term and "ST-2" in the short term in consideration of financials of the bank up to December, 2010 and...
The authorities of National Tea have stated that the meeting of the board of directors of the company will now be held on May 15, 2011 at 6:00pm instead of 2:00pm to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the...
MANCHESTER, May 5 (AFP): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident both Wayne Rooney and Patrice Evra will be fit for the crunch match with Premier League title rivals Chelsea at Old Trafford Sunday. England striker Rooney missed training...
LONDON, May 5 (AFP): Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad were appointed as the new captains of England's one-day international (ODI) and Twenty20 teams respectively, it was announced here Thursday. Andrew Strauss, who has retired from one-dayers, remains Test skipper meaning...
MADRID, May 5 (AFP): Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal both extended their win streaks with opening victories at the ATP-WTA Madrid Masters Wednesday as Roger Federer waited for his chance to join them in the third round. Djokovic, who beat...
FE ReportBangladesh has witnessed an 11 per cent increase in murder incidents in April 2011 compared to the number recorded in the previous month, Democracywatch said. The non-government human rights watchdog in a statement issued Thursday said a total of...
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at a few places over Dhaka, Barisal and Chittagong divisions and at one or two places over Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur and Sylhet divisions in next 24 hours till...
M Azizur RahmanThe government has raised fuel prices by Tk 2.0 each with effect from today (Friday) to cut growing losses of state-owned oil company and offset the impact of soaring international oil prices on local economy. According to a...
WASHINGTON, May 5(Agencies): President Barack Obama has said publishing photos of the dead Osama Bin Laden threatens US national security. "I think that, given the graphic nature of these photos, it would create some national security risk," Mr Obama said....
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed as "misconceived" the plea of Prof Muhammad Yunus, battling for retaining his position as managing director of Grameen Bank, report agencies. Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque, presiding over a seven-member...
Siddique Islam The slowed-down remittance growth and higher import bills have built up pressure on foreign exchange reserve, leading to a steady devaluation of Bangladesh Taka (BDT) against the US dollar. Foreign exchange reserve has been facing pressure mainly due...
FE Report The economy of Bangladesh demonstrated considerable resilience, despite the global economic crisis, and the growth rate of its gross domestic product (GDP) is projected at 6.4 per cent for 2011, according the latest United Nations Economic and Social...
FE ReportThe Prime Minister's Energy Adviser Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury Thursday said electricity generation by 2013 would exceed the target fixed by Awami League (AL) in its electoral manifesto. In its manifesto, the AL had committed to generate around 7,000 megawatts...
FE ReportPrime Minister's Adviser Dr Mashiur Rahman Thursday said the government will look into proposals to invest outside the country. "Though the country's domestic savings are not adequate for foreign investment, the government will find a way out on a...
President Mohammad Zillur Rahman Thursday called 9th session of 9th parliament on May 22, 2011 at 4pm at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. He has called this session with the authority vested in him by Article 72 (1) of the constitution. The...
In an effort to develop Cox's Bazar and Kuakata municipalities as well-planned tourist resorts, the government has introduced a new rule for real estate business there. Under the new rules, realtors will have to take permission for their business from...
The 31st preliminary exams for Bangladesh Civil Service cadres will be held on May 27. "Some 164,000 candidates will be taking the exams this time," A E M Nesaruddin, the controller of examinations of Public Service Commission, said Thursday. -...
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at a few places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal and Chittagong divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur and Sylhet divisions in next 24 hours till...
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at a few places over Dhaka, Barisal and Chittagong divisions and at one or two places over Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur and Sylhet divisions in next 24 hours till...
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina has asked the officials concerned Thursday to make a provision so that a person who donates to school funds get tax rebate, reports UNB. This way the philanthropists will be encouraged to donate to schools...
President M Zillur Rahman Thursday said people of the country never tolerated politics in the name of religion in the past and they won't allow it in future, reports BSS. "People of this country are pious, but not bigots; they...
Foreign Minister (FM) Dr Dipu Moni Thursday said Bangladesh is keen to see the resolution of all pending issues with India, reports BSS. "Bangladesh is keen to see the resolution of all pending issues with India including conclusion of an...
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