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Govt mulls 10,000mw power generation by 2024: Sajeeb

2011-03-25 00:00:00

The Information Technology (IT) Adviser to the ruling Awami League (AL) President, Sheikh Hasina, who is also the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Mr. Sajeeb Wajed, said in Washington since its assumption of office, the present government has taken initiatives to...

BB asks SCBs to manage assets, liabilities duly

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

NATO strives to resolve row over transferring command

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

BSTI gets NABL accreditation

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

Reigning champion out of World Cup India in semi-final

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

Warm reception to King Wangchuck

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

Experts call for overhauling SEC

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

Screen icon Elizabeth Taylor dies

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

PM urges people to work together to attain economic emancipation

2011-03-25 00:00:00

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Thursday urged the people to work together to reach the fruits of the nation's independence to every citizen through attaining economic emancipation, report agencies. "The nation that has gained independence and sovereignty through a war...

BNP wants trial of those who killed FFs after independence

2011-03-25 00:00:00

BNP leaders Thursday cautioned against attempt of posthumous trial of Ziaur Rahman and said that people want trial of killers of freedom fighters (FFs), reports UNB. Speaking at a rally in front of Jatiya Press Club in the afternoon they...

'72 charter is in effect: Suranjit

2011-03-25 00:00:00

Brushing aside the allegation of the opposition leader that the country was going through a constitutional crisis, Awami League Advisory Council Member Suranjit Sengupta, MP said the 1972 constitution is in place, reports bdnews24.com. Awami League senior leader made the...

Spanish firm assigned to conduct feasibility study

2011-03-25 00:00:00

Munima SultanaA Spanish firm has been assigned to conduct a feasibility study on the introduction of the first corridor for dedicated articulated buses in the city. Officials said on March 10 last the communications ministry awarded the Advanced Logistic Group...

Govt mulls 10,000mw power generation by 2024: Sajeeb

2011-03-25 00:00:00

The Information Technology (IT) Adviser to the ruling Awami League (AL) President, Sheikh Hasina, who is also the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Mr. Sajeeb Wajed, said in Washington since its assumption of office, the present government has taken initiatives to...

BB asks SCBs to manage assets, liabilities duly

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

NATO strives to resolve row over transferring command

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

BSTI gets NABL accreditation

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

Reigning champion out of World Cup India in semi-final

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

Warm reception to King Wangchuck

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

Experts call for overhauling SEC

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

Screen icon Elizabeth Taylor dies

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

Bird flu costs million jobs in poultry sector

2011-03-25 00:00:00

Jubair HasanOver one million people have been rendered jobless in recent months as avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, broke out in local poultry farms. Bangladesh Poultry Farm Protection National Council-a platform of the country's poultry farmers feared that...

17 shanties gutted by fire in city

2011-03-25 00:00:00

FE ReportAt least 17 shanties of a slum in city's Mohakhali area were gutted by a fire Thursday. Property worth Tk 0.5 million were damaged by the fire, firemen said. The flame originated from an electric short circuit at a...

Info commission disappointedat poor response from NGOs

2011-03-25 00:00:00

FE Report Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Muhammad Zamir, former ambassador, said Thursday that non-government organisations (NGOs) have so far sent few designated officers' names to the Information Commission of Bangladesh (ICB) that created difficulties for the people in getting particular...

BB boosts forex support to banks

2011-03-25 00:00:00

FE Report The central bank has strengthened its foreign exchange support through selling the US dollar directly as well as providing overdraft (OD) facilities to the banks for settlement of import bills. "The central bank wants to minimise mismatch in...

DO forgery at Khatungonj, 5 brothers sued

2011-03-25 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentCHITTAGONG, Mar 24: Five members of a trading family have allegedly forged a number of business houses and vanished from Khatungonj wholesale market in the city after lifting cash about Tk 1.85 billion, trading circles alleged. Sources said a...

BB asks SCBs to manage assets, liabilities duly

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

NATO strives to resolve row over transferring command

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

BSTI gets NABL accreditation

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

Reigning champion out of World Cup India in semi-final

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...

Warm reception to King Wangchuck

2011-03-25 00:00:00

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...