LOS ANGELES, Mar 23 (AFP): Legendary Hollywood actress and violet-eyed beauty Elizabeth Taylor, who captured hearts in "National Velvet" to launch a film career that spanned five decades, has died aged 79. Taylor had been in hospital in Los Angeles...
The worldwide implications of growing water scarcity is already manifest acutely in Bangladesh. With its more than doubled population since its independence, Bangladesh today is faced by a crisis of fresh water. The major cities of the country are under...
Demand for traditional as well as diversified jute goods are increasing worldwide, because of the rise in oil prices and the environmental and health hazards posed by synthetics. Small scale private entrepreneurs using workable old looms have set up successful...
Is the cricket fever that has stemmed from the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2011 is largely over in Bangladesh because the Bangladesh team has crashed out of the tournament? The answer is a broad "yes", but it should also be...
Some lawmakers of the Awami League-led grand alliance government have openly criticised the activities of some ministers. They have raised questions about their performance and efficiency. They expressed their concern in a meeting held on March 10 at Gana Bhaban...
In a move preceded by acrimonious arguments, the United Nations Security Council recently voted for a no-fly zone over Libyan airspace and Libya caved in by announcing acceptance of the resolution as well as a cease fire. The Libyan strongman's...
Siddique Islam The central bank Thursday asked four state-owned commercial banks (SCBs) to manage their assets and liabilities properly for avoiding any liquidity shortfall in future, officials said. The instruction came at a meeting held at Bangladesh Bank (BB) to...
BRUSSELS, Mar 24, 2011 (agencies): NATO strived again Thursday to resolve a squabble over transferring command to the alliance of military operations in Libya from a US-led coalition pounding Muammar Gaddafi's regime. The latest effort was stymied late Wednesday during...
Monira MunniThe BSTI, state-run quality control watchdog, has been internationally accredited for chemical, mechanical and biological testing certification which will help ease the non-tariff barrier the exporters often encounter, officials said. "This is a great achievement for us to get...
AHMEDABAD, Mar 24 (AFP): India defeated champions Australia by five wickets Thursday to set up a World Cup semi-final against Pakistan. Australia, the three-time defending champions, made 260 for 6 after winning the toss with skipper Ricky Ponting making a...
Foreign Minister Dipu Moni called on Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at Hotel Sonargaon in Dhaka Thursday, reports BSS. During the meeting, the foreign minister recalled the pivotal role of the Third King and the people of Bhutan for...
FE ReportThe government must overhaul the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and man it with efficient and honest officials in an effort to avoid repeat of the recent share market scams, experts said Thursday. They said collaboration by a section...
LOS ANGELES, Mar 23 (AFP): Legendary Hollywood actress and violet-eyed beauty Elizabeth Taylor, who captured hearts in "National Velvet" to launch a film career that spanned five decades, has died aged 79. Taylor had been in hospital in Los Angeles...
Capital markets are where companies which need long term finance, can meet investors who have finance to offer. This finance may be equity finance involving shares, or debt finance in which case companies can choose from a wide range of...
"In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty", said American poet Christopher Morley. Generating tumultuous vibrations of her rapturous and stunning beauty, radiating a magical aura through her postures and movements, seducing...
Is the cricket fever that has stemmed from the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2011 is largely over in Bangladesh because the Bangladesh team has crashed out of the tournament? The answer is a broad "yes", but it should also be...
Some lawmakers of the Awami League-led grand alliance government have openly criticised the activities of some ministers. They have raised questions about their performance and efficiency. They expressed their concern in a meeting held on March 10 at Gana Bhaban...
In a move preceded by acrimonious arguments, the United Nations Security Council recently voted for a no-fly zone over Libyan airspace and Libya caved in by announcing acceptance of the resolution as well as a cease fire. The Libyan strongman's...
Siddique Islam The central bank Thursday asked four state-owned commercial banks (SCBs) to manage their assets and liabilities properly for avoiding any liquidity shortfall in future, officials said. The instruction came at a meeting held at Bangladesh Bank (BB) to...
BRUSSELS, Mar 24, 2011 (agencies): NATO strived again Thursday to resolve a squabble over transferring command to the alliance of military operations in Libya from a US-led coalition pounding Muammar Gaddafi's regime. The latest effort was stymied late Wednesday during...
Monira MunniThe BSTI, state-run quality control watchdog, has been internationally accredited for chemical, mechanical and biological testing certification which will help ease the non-tariff barrier the exporters often encounter, officials said. "This is a great achievement for us to get...
AHMEDABAD, Mar 24 (AFP): India defeated champions Australia by five wickets Thursday to set up a World Cup semi-final against Pakistan. Australia, the three-time defending champions, made 260 for 6 after winning the toss with skipper Ricky Ponting making a...
Foreign Minister Dipu Moni called on Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at Hotel Sonargaon in Dhaka Thursday, reports BSS. During the meeting, the foreign minister recalled the pivotal role of the Third King and the people of Bhutan for...
FE ReportThe government must overhaul the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and man it with efficient and honest officials in an effort to avoid repeat of the recent share market scams, experts said Thursday. They said collaboration by a section...
LOS ANGELES, Mar 23 (AFP): Legendary Hollywood actress and violet-eyed beauty Elizabeth Taylor, who captured hearts in "National Velvet" to launch a film career that spanned five decades, has died aged 79. Taylor had been in hospital in Los Angeles...
Mahmudur RahmanIt had been expected that one of the major keys to success in the competition would be the ability of batsmen to negotiate spinners on pitches friendly to them. The surprise element of the seamers getting more wickets than...
Several options must be considered to reach a respectable solution to Yunus issue, Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith said Thursday, reports bdnews24.com. Muhith said this while talking to reporters after a meeting with Bhutanese king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck...
Nazmul AhsanFarm credit disbursement during July-January period of the current fiscal year marked an 11 per cent growth to Tk 71.12 billion over that of the corresponding period in the last fiscal, according to the latest data of the Bangladesh...
FE ReportThe country's overall FDI (foreign direct investment) inflow rose by US$ 228.58 million or 66.79 per cent, to $570.80 million during the January-June period of 2010 over the corresponding period of 2009 due mainly to significant increase of equity...
TOKYO, Mar 24 (agencies): Toyota Motors, the world's biggest carmaker, will slow production at some of its factories in North America due to a shortage of parts. The company said it was not sure how many factories would be affected...
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