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Phensidyl seized in Jessore

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 250 bottles of phensidyl and 64 bottles of beer from the Baroasra area in Sharsha Upazila of the district Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, a team of the BGB launched a drive...

Sewing machines distributed

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Thirty five sewing machines were distributed among distressed women in Ramganj Upazila in Laxmipur through a function Saturday. Besides, corrugated sheets were also distributed among 30 other women at the same function. Laximpur District Council organised the function where Nazma...

Barcelona, United try to protect semifinal leads

2011-05-03 00:00:00

LONDON, May 02 (AP): With both Barcelona and Manchester United protecting 2-0 leads, a rematch of the 2009 Champions League final is looming at Wembley Stadium later this month. But ensuring they each have a chance to win a fourth...

Taylor powers Rajasthan to victory

2011-05-03 00:00:00

JAIPUR (India), May 2 (AFP): Ross Taylor hit a crucial 47 not out to steer Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling six-wicket win over Pune Warriors in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday. The New Zealander cracked two sixes and...

Uttara Academy beat Rupali Alo by 29 runs

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Despite a century by Tanveer, Rupali Alo Jubo Sangha conceded a 29-run defeat against Uttara Cricket Academy in a qualifying round match of the Metropolis 3rd Division Cricket League at the City Club ground Monday, reports UNB. Batting first, Uttara...

Berlusconi credited with Milan success

2011-05-03 00:00:00

ROME, May 2 (AFP): As AC Milan all but mathematically wrapped up an 18th Serie A title with a 1-0 defeat of Bologna at the San Siro, the club president's publicity machine clicked quickly into gear. With Milan needing just...

BCB announces team to play 3rd one-day against SA NCA

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Monday announced a 14-member final squad of the GP-BCB National Cricket Academy team to play the 3rd one-day and two T20 matches against touring South Africa National Cricket Academy team, reports UNB. The GP-BCB NCA team...

Hyypia to end playing career

2011-05-03 00:00:00

GERMANY, May 02 (AP): Bayer Leverkusen says veteran Finnish center back Sami Hyypia will retire at the end of the season and embark on a coaching career. Leverkusen said Monday that the 37-year-old former Liverpool defender will work on qualifying...

Faithful give thanks for John Paul beatification

2011-05-03 00:00:00

VATICAN CITY, May 2: Pope John Paul II's longtime secretary thanked Benedict XVI on Monday for responding to the call of the faithful for the speedy beatification of the much-loved late pontiff. Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz spoke during a special Mass...

S Korea probes into alleged military secret leaks

2011-05-03 00:00:00

SEOUL, May 2: South Korean prosecutors say they're investigating whether a former software company worker stole military secrets and handed them over to North Korea. Prosecution spokesman Park Gyung-ho said Monday that the man allegedly stole the information from 2005...

India says Pakistan shown as terror 'sanctuary'

2011-05-03 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, May 2: India hailed Monday the death of Osama bin Laden, but said it was further evidence that terrorists, like the militants who attacked Mumbai in 2008, can easily find "sanctuary" in rival Pakistan. Home Minister P. Chidambaram...

25 crew confirmed on board tanker hijacked off Kenya coast

2011-05-03 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, May 2: Twenty-five crew members are on board a Singapore-registered palm oil tanker hijacked on Saturday off Kenya coast, the ship management company and authorities confirmed on Sunday. The crew members on board the tanker GT Gemini include four...

Phensidyl seized in Jessore

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 250 bottles of phensidyl and 64 bottles of beer from the Baroasra area in Sharsha Upazila of the district Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, a team of the BGB launched a drive...

Sewing machines distributed

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Thirty five sewing machines were distributed among distressed women in Ramganj Upazila in Laxmipur through a function Saturday. Besides, corrugated sheets were also distributed among 30 other women at the same function. Laximpur District Council organised the function where Nazma...

BRAC Bank opts for Oracle

2011-05-03 00:00:00

FE ReportBRAC Bank, one of the leading banks in Bangladesh, has chosen Oracle Service Bus for Financial Services and Oracle WebLogic 11g, part of the Oracle Fusion Middleware products family, as a platform to help modernize its banking operations. "Ensuring...

3 Beximco cos recommend dividends

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Three listed companies of Beximco Group Monday recommended dividends, according to DSE website. The companies of Beximco Group are Beximco Synthetics Limited, Bextex Limited and Shinepukur Ceramics Limited. The board of directors of Beximco Synthetics has recommended 15 per cent...

PLFSL approves 75pc stock dividend, 2:1 rights offer****

2011-05-03 00:00:00

The 15th annual general meeting (AGM) of People's Leasing and Financial Services Limited (PLFSL) has approved 75 per cent stock dividend and 2:1 rights shares (one rights share for existing two shares at Tk 25 with a premium of Tk...

Khulna Power recommends 20pc stock dividend

2011-05-03 00:00:00

The board of directors of Khulna Power Company Limited has recommended 20 per cent stock dividend for the year that ended on December 31, 2010, according to DSE news. The board has decided to convene an extraordinary general meeting (EGM)...

New GM of RAKUB

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Md Abdul Halim has been promoted to general manager (GM) of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) recently, said a press release. He was the deputy general manager of the bank prior to his promotion. He completed his masters degree from...

Dividends

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Renata: The board of directors of Renata Ltd has recommended 60 per cent cash and 25 per cent stock dividend for the year that ended on December 31, 2010. The annual general meeting (AGM) of the company will be held...

Faithful give thanks for John Paul beatification

2011-05-03 00:00:00

VATICAN CITY, May 2: Pope John Paul II's longtime secretary thanked Benedict XVI on Monday for responding to the call of the faithful for the speedy beatification of the much-loved late pontiff. Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz spoke during a special Mass...

S Korea probes into alleged military secret leaks

2011-05-03 00:00:00

SEOUL, May 2: South Korean prosecutors say they're investigating whether a former software company worker stole military secrets and handed them over to North Korea. Prosecution spokesman Park Gyung-ho said Monday that the man allegedly stole the information from 2005...

India says Pakistan shown as terror 'sanctuary'

2011-05-03 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, May 2: India hailed Monday the death of Osama bin Laden, but said it was further evidence that terrorists, like the militants who attacked Mumbai in 2008, can easily find "sanctuary" in rival Pakistan. Home Minister P. Chidambaram...

25 crew confirmed on board tanker hijacked off Kenya coast

2011-05-03 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, May 2: Twenty-five crew members are on board a Singapore-registered palm oil tanker hijacked on Saturday off Kenya coast, the ship management company and authorities confirmed on Sunday. The crew members on board the tanker GT Gemini include four...

Phensidyl seized in Jessore

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 250 bottles of phensidyl and 64 bottles of beer from the Baroasra area in Sharsha Upazila of the district Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, a team of the BGB launched a drive...

Sewing machines distributed

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Thirty five sewing machines were distributed among distressed women in Ramganj Upazila in Laxmipur through a function Saturday. Besides, corrugated sheets were also distributed among 30 other women at the same function. Laximpur District Council organised the function where Nazma...

Building boom catches Ctg

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Jasim Uddin Haroon Realtors have gone viral in Chittagong, changing the landscape of the hill-dotted port city in recent months and pushing the land price to an astounding Tk 30 million per decimal in some posh hotspots. City authorities said...

Laden killed

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been killed by US forces in Pakistan, President Barack Obama has said, report agencies. Bin Laden was killed early Monday in a ground operation outside Islamabad based on US intelligence, the first lead for...

Dhaka on IMF's technical assistance priority list

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Doulot Akter MalaThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has placed Bangladesh on its priority list as far as providing the technical assistance is concerned. The priority is being attached to help the country check widespread tax evasion. The multilateral lending agency...

A shot in arms for Obama boosting his electoral prospect

2011-05-03 00:00:00

Zaglul Ahmed ChowdhuryThe man was like a "mirage". Ever since he assumed the character of endless global debates and discussions surrounding his activities, Osama Bin Laden essentially remained both an enigma and anathema. The September 09, 2001 tragedy that saw...