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National English debate contest held in Kaptai

2011-04-11 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentCHITTAGONG, Apr 10: Drishty-Chittagong, a leading debate organisation of the country, has long been working to build up a rational society. In the wake of arranging so many events for the last 18 years Drishty this year has successfully...

Paddy crushing machines distributed among farmers

2011-04-11 00:00:00

Our Correspondent JOYPURHAT, Apr 10: Four powerful paddy crushing machines were distributed free among ultra-poor farmers in Sadar Upazila by World Vision Joypurhat ADP Thursday in the district. In a machine giving ceremony Abul Kalam Azad deputy director of Joypurhat...

4 robbers killed in mob attack

2011-04-11 00:00:00

GAZIPUR, Apr 10 (UNB): Four robbers were killed and five others injured in a mob attack at Baro Hat Dighir Kanda in Kapasia Upazila Saturday night. One of the bandits was identified as Masud (40), ringleader of the gang. The...

Islami Bank opens ATM service in Gopalganj

2011-04-11 00:00:00

The first ever ATM Booth and Locker service was introduced in Gopalganj by Islami Bank Wednesday, says a press release. Sheikh Yusuf Haroon, District Commissioner inaugurated the ATM booth as the chief guest. The function was presided by A.K.M Haroonur...

News in brief

2011-04-11 00:00:00

One killed in fire in Magura A minor boy was killed and a house was gutted in a devastating fire at Chitto Bishram village of Mohammadpur Upazila in Magura Saturday night. The deceased was identified as Ramzan (8). The fire...

WEATHER

2011-04-11 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)....

Gbagbo forces attack Ouattara's hotel hq

2011-04-11 00:00:00

ABIDJAN, Apr 10 (agencies): Forces loyal to Ivory Coast incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo have stepped up a counter-attack on presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara by firing on his hotel headquarters in Abidjan. Rebel forces seeking to install Ouattara, who won an...

Diplomacy takes centre stage in Libyan conflict

2011-04-11 00:00:00

TRIPOLI, Apr 20 (AFP): A high-ranking African Union delegation was due in Libya on Sunday to present a blueprint for an end to the current crisis as plans for a new constitution were unveiled by parliament. And on the ground,...

Egypt protesters defy military

2011-04-11 00:00:00

CAIRO, Apr 10 (AFP): Several hundred protesters who staged an overnight demonstation in Cairo's Tahrir square after a deadly military crackdown remained in the square on Sunday after the army backed down on a threat to disperse them. The protesters,...

Israel, Palestinians float Gaza ceasefire

2011-04-11 00:00:00

JERUSALEM, Apr 10 (AFP): Israeli and Palestinian officials floated a ceasefire on Sunday to end an upsurge of violence in Gaza, as Israel warned of a stronger response if rocket fire from the coastal enclave continues. Speaking shortly after a...

news disest

2011-04-11 00:00:00

Seven killed in Pak Swat Valley MINGORA, (Pakistan), Apr 10 : Seven suspected militants were killed early Sunday in a clash with Pakistani security forces in a northwest valley once controlled by the Taliban, police said. The suspects were believed...

Paddy crushing machines distributed among farmers

2011-04-11 00:00:00

Our Correspondent JOYPURHAT, Apr 10: Four powerful paddy crushing machines were distributed free among ultra-poor farmers in Sadar Upazila by World Vision Joypurhat ADP Thursday in the district. In a machine giving ceremony Abul Kalam Azad deputy director of Joypurhat...

4 robbers killed in mob attack

2011-04-11 00:00:00

GAZIPUR, Apr 10 (UNB): Four robbers were killed and five others injured in a mob attack at Baro Hat Dighir Kanda in Kapasia Upazila Saturday night. One of the bandits was identified as Masud (40), ringleader of the gang. The...

Islami Bank opens ATM service in Gopalganj

2011-04-11 00:00:00

The first ever ATM Booth and Locker service was introduced in Gopalganj by Islami Bank Wednesday, says a press release. Sheikh Yusuf Haroon, District Commissioner inaugurated the ATM booth as the chief guest. The function was presided by A.K.M Haroonur...

News in brief

2011-04-11 00:00:00

One killed in fire in Magura A minor boy was killed and a house was gutted in a devastating fire at Chitto Bishram village of Mohammadpur Upazila in Magura Saturday night. The deceased was identified as Ramzan (8). The fire...

WEATHER

2011-04-11 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)....

Hosts need to win second match

2011-04-11 00:00:00

The series began as you'd expect, with Bangladesh putting up some fight but ultimately being overpowered by Australia, reports Cricinfo. The hosts need to win the second game today (Monday) to keep the series alive, and to achieve that, they'll...

Sheikh Jamal beat Farashganj

2011-04-11 00:00:00

A brace by Cameroon striker Emmanual Ayuk guided Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club to a 4-2 goals victory over Farashganj SC in the opening match of the Independence Cup Football Tournament that began at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city...

Malinga fires Tendulkar's Mumbai to victory

2011-04-11 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Apr 10 (AFP): Lasith Malinga grabbed five wickets in a superb exhibition of fast bowling to set up Mumbai Indians' eight-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League match Sunday. The Sri Lankan, known for bowling...

Rajasthan make winning IPL starts

2011-04-11 00:00:00

KOCHI, India, Apr 10 (AFP): AB de Villiers smashed a quickfire 54 as the Royal Challengers Bangalore spoilt the Indian Premier League debut of Kochi Tuskers Kerala with a six-wicket win Saturday. Chasing a stiff 162, Bangalore overhauled the target...

Wozniacki beats Jankovic to reach final

2011-04-11 00:00:00

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Apr 10 (AFP): World number one Caroline Wozniacki reached the final of the WTA clay court tournament here Saturday with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Jelena Jankovic. Top-seeded Wozniacki outlasted Jankovic in a match marked by grinding...

Paddy crushing machines distributed among farmers

2011-04-11 00:00:00

Our Correspondent JOYPURHAT, Apr 10: Four powerful paddy crushing machines were distributed free among ultra-poor farmers in Sadar Upazila by World Vision Joypurhat ADP Thursday in the district. In a machine giving ceremony Abul Kalam Azad deputy director of Joypurhat...

4 robbers killed in mob attack

2011-04-11 00:00:00

GAZIPUR, Apr 10 (UNB): Four robbers were killed and five others injured in a mob attack at Baro Hat Dighir Kanda in Kapasia Upazila Saturday night. One of the bandits was identified as Masud (40), ringleader of the gang. The...

Islami Bank opens ATM service in Gopalganj

2011-04-11 00:00:00

The first ever ATM Booth and Locker service was introduced in Gopalganj by Islami Bank Wednesday, says a press release. Sheikh Yusuf Haroon, District Commissioner inaugurated the ATM booth as the chief guest. The function was presided by A.K.M Haroonur...

News in brief

2011-04-11 00:00:00

One killed in fire in Magura A minor boy was killed and a house was gutted in a devastating fire at Chitto Bishram village of Mohammadpur Upazila in Magura Saturday night. The deceased was identified as Ramzan (8). The fire...

WEATHER

2011-04-11 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)....

Rupali Bank seeks operational power from MoF

2011-04-11 00:00:00

FE ReportRupali Bank Ltd has sought operational authority from the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to run the bank under a corporatised culture, official sources said. The authority has been demanded in line with the amended Memorandum and Articles of Association...

Companies' board meeting

2011-04-11 00:00:00

Northern General Ins: A meeting of the board of directors of Northern General Insurance Company Limited will be held on April 12, 2011 at 3:00pm to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the company for the year that ended...

ICB AMCL discloses NAV of mutual funds

2011-04-11 00:00:00

ICB Asset Management Company Limited (ICB AMCL), a subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) has disclosed Net Asset Value (NAV) of different mutual funds managed by the ICB AMCL. The total NAV of different mutual funds managed by the...

Rajasthan make winning IPL starts

2011-04-11 00:00:00

KOCHI, India, Apr 10 (AFP): AB de Villiers smashed a quickfire 54 as the Royal Challengers Bangalore spoilt the Indian Premier League debut of Kochi Tuskers Kerala with a six-wicket win Saturday. Chasing a stiff 162, Bangalore overhauled the target...