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Italy strategic fund to have $28.80b

2011-04-10 00:00:00

MILAN, April 9 (Reuters): The fund Italian Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti wants to set up to save strategic companies from foreign takeover will have some 20 billion euros ($28.80 billion) available, the La Repubblica daily said Saturday. The Italian government...

WEATHER

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions and the regions of Jessore, Khustia and Comilla in next 24 hours till 6.0pm today (Sunday)....

Sri Lanka listed banks to grow loans by 25pc

2011-04-10 00:00:00

COLOMBO, April 9 (LBO): Loans by Sri Lanka's listed commercial banks will grow 25 per cent in 2011, up from 22.5 per cent in the with bad loans and also interest rates remaining low despite rising inflation, an equities research...

China's corporateperformance on the decline

2011-04-10 00:00:00

BEIJING, April 9 (PTI): China's Business Climate Index (CBC) declined to 133.8 in the first quarter, signalling increasing concerns over stringent monetary tightening policy and periodic rises of interest rates aimed at taming inflation and curb asset bubbles. The index,...

Air India's turnaround plan gets bankers' nod

2011-04-10 00:00:00

MUMBAI, April 9 (PTI): With Air India announcing plans to become operationally profitable in four years, nearly 20 of its lenders Friday expressed support to it indicating that they were willing to consider recasting its entire Rs 400-billion debt. At...

Rampant theft in Syedpur rly workshop

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentNILPHAMARI, Apr 9: Syedpur railway workshop has turned a venue for rampant theft which is going on unabated. A syndicate of thieves are engaged in the theft and they sell the stolen materials to the spare parts shops across...

One gets death sentence in Kushtia

2011-04-10 00:00:00

A CorrespondentKUSHTIA, Apr 9: A man convicted of killing his wife was awarded death sentenced in the district Thursday. According to court sources the judge Akbar Ali Mridha delivered the verdict after cross examination of witnesses. The prosecution story said...

Icelanders go to polls on Icesave repayment deal

2011-04-10 00:00:00

REYKJAVIK, April 9 (AFP): About 230,000 Icelandic voters went to the polls Saturday to approve or reject a renegotiated deal to compensate Britain and The Netherlands over the 2008 collapse of Icesave bank. The latest opinion polls put the "no"...

Rasna plans foray into premium beverage segment

2011-04-10 00:00:00

KOLKATA, Apr 9 (The Economic Times): India's largest instant drink maker Rasna will introduce a second brand for the first time to enter the premium beverage segment and expand its health beverage portfolio as it expects the premium segment to...

US market falls in late sell-off, volume light

2011-04-10 00:00:00

NEW YORK, April 9 (Reuters): US stocks fell late Friday as a spike in oil prices revived worries that inflation would derail the recovery, jolting a market that had been treading water ahead of corporate earnings. The uncertain outcome of...

Italy strategic fund to have $28.80b

2011-04-10 00:00:00

MILAN, April 9 (Reuters): The fund Italian Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti wants to set up to save strategic companies from foreign takeover will have some 20 billion euros ($28.80 billion) available, the La Repubblica daily said Saturday. The Italian government...

WEATHER

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions and the regions of Jessore, Khustia and Comilla in next 24 hours till 6.0pm today (Sunday)....

US investors urged to do business in Pakistan

2011-04-10 00:00:00

NEW YORK, April 9 (APP): International investors are showing keen interest in tremendous bussiness opportunities existing in various sectors of the Pakistani economy as it records positive trends in a host of macro-economic areas, the country's Permanent Representative to United...

Ergen wages deal-a-month spree to boost Dish, EchoStar with web

2011-04-10 00:00:00

NEW YORK, April 9 (Bloomberg): Charlie Ergen went almost three years without an acquisition after splitting up his satellite-television empire in 2008. Since December, he has cut five deals and may soon have a sixth. Ergen is seeking to push...

Air India's turnaround plan gets bankers' nod

2011-04-10 00:00:00

MUMBAI, April 9 (PTI): With Air India announcing plans to become operationally profitable in four years, nearly 20 of its lenders Friday expressed support to it indicating that they were willing to consider recasting its entire Rs 400-billion debt. At...

Rampant theft in Syedpur rly workshop

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentNILPHAMARI, Apr 9: Syedpur railway workshop has turned a venue for rampant theft which is going on unabated. A syndicate of thieves are engaged in the theft and they sell the stolen materials to the spare parts shops across...

One gets death sentence in Kushtia

2011-04-10 00:00:00

A CorrespondentKUSHTIA, Apr 9: A man convicted of killing his wife was awarded death sentenced in the district Thursday. According to court sources the judge Akbar Ali Mridha delivered the verdict after cross examination of witnesses. The prosecution story said...

Icelanders go to polls on Icesave repayment deal

2011-04-10 00:00:00

REYKJAVIK, April 9 (AFP): About 230,000 Icelandic voters went to the polls Saturday to approve or reject a renegotiated deal to compensate Britain and The Netherlands over the 2008 collapse of Icesave bank. The latest opinion polls put the "no"...

Rasna plans foray into premium beverage segment

2011-04-10 00:00:00

KOLKATA, Apr 9 (The Economic Times): India's largest instant drink maker Rasna will introduce a second brand for the first time to enter the premium beverage segment and expand its health beverage portfolio as it expects the premium segment to...

US market falls in late sell-off, volume light

2011-04-10 00:00:00

NEW YORK, April 9 (Reuters): US stocks fell late Friday as a spike in oil prices revived worries that inflation would derail the recovery, jolting a market that had been treading water ahead of corporate earnings. The uncertain outcome of...

Italy strategic fund to have $28.80b

2011-04-10 00:00:00

MILAN, April 9 (Reuters): The fund Italian Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti wants to set up to save strategic companies from foreign takeover will have some 20 billion euros ($28.80 billion) available, the La Repubblica daily said Saturday. The Italian government...

WEATHER

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions and the regions of Jessore, Khustia and Comilla in next 24 hours till 6.0pm today (Sunday)....

Clarke celebrates his captaincy with win

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Michael Clarke celebrated his captaincy debut with a responsible century as Australia raced to an emphatic 60-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening one-day international Saturday, reports AFP. The stylish middle-order batsman, leading in his first one-day series after replacing...

Rajasthan beat Deccan in IPL

2011-04-10 00:00:00

HYDERABAD, Apr 9 (AFP): Johan Botha showed rare skill with the bat to guide Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over a listless Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League Saturday. The South African spinner hit eight fours and...

Five men's singles matches of Nat'l Badminton decided

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Five 2nd round matches of the men's singles in the Ruchi 31st National Badminton Championship were decided Saturday at the District Gymnasium in Pabna, reports UNB. In the day's men's singles matches, Lalchand (Pabna) defeated Ramjan (Manikganj) 21-11, 21-7; Saifuddin...

Independence Cup Sheikh Jamal face Farashganj today

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club will face Farashganj Sporting Club in the opening match of the 12-team Independence Cup Football tournament which begins today (Sunday) at Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city, reports UNB. The match kicks off at 4:30 pm....

Baishakhi Kabaddi begins today

2011-04-10 00:00:00

The Meizan Baishakhi Kabaddi Festival, organised by Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation, begins today (Sunday) at the Kabaddi Stadium in the city, reports UNB. Shoeb M Asaduzzaman, head of sales & marketing of Bangladesh Edible Oil Limited, will open the meet.

Kahlin Joshi of India clinches Amateur Golf Championship

2011-04-10 00:00:00

Kahlin Joshi of India clinched the title of the Runner Group 26th Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship held at the Kurmitola Golf Club in the city Saturday, reports UNB. The Indian young star displayed superb performance in consecutive four rounds to...

Chennai launch IPL with close win

2011-04-10 00:00:00

CHENNAI, Apr 9 (AFP): Chennai Super Kings pulled off a thrilling two-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in Friday's opening Indian Premier League Twenty20 match, watched by a capacity crowd and millions on television. Chasing 154, Kolkata were cruising at...

Nat'l Cricket League begins today

2011-04-10 00:00:00

The 2nd phase of the four-day 12th National Cricket League begins today (Sunday) at two separate venues, reports UNB. Dhaka Division will take on Sylhet Division at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong while Rajshahi Division faces Barisal Division...