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Nissan to repair all Leafs for start-up flaw

2011-04-17 00:00:00

DETROIT, April 16 (Reuters): Nissan Motor Company Limited said Friday it would repair more than 5,000 of its Nissan Leaf cars for a software glitch that has caused a number of the new electric vehicles to fail to start. "This...

Aston Martin enters India with a bang, offers 10 models

2011-04-17 00:00:00

MUMBAI, April 16 (PTI): English sports brand Aston Martin today vroomed into the domestic market with a bang, offering as many as 10 models from its luxury cars. To begin with these completely built units will be available in the...

Pahela Baishakh celebrated in dists

Our Correspondent | 2011-04-17 00:00:00

Our Correspondent BRAHMANBARIA, Apr 16: The administration and different organsations observed Pahela Baishakh of the Bengali New Year-1418, a grand festivity of Bengali culture, in a befitting manner in district towns on April 14. Children, students, teachers, officials, employees, youths,...

Termites harmful to botanic species, finds JU study

JU Correspondent | 2011-04-17 00:00:00

JU Correspondent JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, Apr 16: The Entomology branch of Zoology Department of Jahangirnagar University (JU) has spotted that many species of termites damage the trees of dry forested area in the county recently. Kabirul Bashar, Assistant Professor of Zoology...

Rajshahi chamber in limbo

Our Correspondent | 2011-04-17 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentRAJSHAHI, Apr 16: The activities of Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industry remained stalled for a long time due to intense grouping-lobbying and filing of a number of cases against rival groups. It is alleged, RCCI leaders are now...

Jute cultivation up in Tangail

Our Correspondent | 2011-04-17 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentTANGAIL, Apr 16: Jute cultivation is increasing every year in Tangail district as the farmers get fairs price. Only few years ago cultivation of jute was very poor. But since two to three years jute cultivation is increasing in...

8 killed in road accidents

2011-04-17 00:00:00

GAIBANDHA, Apr 16 (UNB) : Six people were killed and 15 others injured when they fell from the rooftop of a speeding night coach at Tulshighat in Polashbari Upazila early Saturday. Four of the deceased were identified as Shahinur Rahman,...

Potato export ushers in new hope for N-region farmers

2011-04-17 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Apr 16 (BSS): Export of granular variety potatoes has been increasing faster ushering in a new hope for the farmers and prospective horizon to overall agro-economy in the northern region. Further patronisation from both government and non-government sectors through...

2 killed, 2 injured in thunderbolt

2011-04-17 00:00:00

KURIGRAM, Apr 16 (UNB) : Two women died and two others were injured in thunderbolt in Bhurungamari and Nageshwari Upazilas Thursday. The victims were identified as Felani (38), daughter of Fakar Uddin of Kamlarkuti village and Rozina (12), daughter of...

OMS rice seized

Our Correspondent | 2011-04-17 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentKHULNA, Apr 16: Another message from Khulna adds: Kaloroa thana police seized 350 kgs OMS rice from Kaloroa Bazar recently. Thana Nirbahi Officer ANM Tariqul Islam said that the OMS dealer Abdul Momin sold out 350 kgs of OMS...

Man dies falling from tree

Our Correspondent | 2011-04-17 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentNATORE, Apr 16: A man died after falling down from a Shimul tree at Bazitpur Purbapara village in Bagatipara Upazila of Natore district Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Shafiqul Islam (32), son of Late Kazim Uddin of the...

Girl commits suicide

2011-04-17 00:00:00

A girl student of class nine of Kaipukuria high school under Bagatipara Upazila in Natore district committed suicide by taking poison her self on April 15 Friday. The deceased was identified as Bithi (14), daughter of Sekab Ali of village...

Housewife murdered for dowry

2011-04-17 00:00:00

Police recovered the body of Selina Akter (20) which was hanging from a tree in Char Hijli village of the Manikganj town Friday. Selina's brother Manir Hossain Musa said his sister was married to Gafur Mia of the same village...

50 injured in clash in Sunamganj

2011-04-17 00:00:00

At least 50 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over rebuilding a road in Jagajibanpur village at Mohanpur Union in Sadar Upazila of Sunamganj Thursday.An altercation ensued on Thursday morning between UP member Kutubuddin and...

Tourist resort employee abducted

2011-04-17 00:00:00

An employee of Sakura Village, a private tourist resort, situated on the outskirts of the Bandarban town was abducted by a gang of armed miscreants for ransom Friday night.Fakhrul Islam, an employee of the tourist resort said, a gang of...

One held with phensidyl

2011-04-17 00:00:00

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested one drug peddler and seized 1,222 bottles of phensidyl during a raid at Chasra area in Jessore town Thursday. The arrested person was identified as Mizanur Rahman (30). RAB also seized a private car, which...

Hussey stars in Chennai victory

2011-04-17 00:00:00

CHENNAI, Apr 16 (AFP): Michael Hussey cracked an unbeaten 83 off 56 balls to set up Chennai Super Kings' 21-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Saturday. The Australian hit one six and 11 fours...

PCB pushes for series against India

2011-04-17 00:00:00

The Pakistan board has said initiated talks with the BCCI over resuming cricketing relations between the two countries, though no decision has yet been taken on when and where to play or the number of matches, reports Cricinfo. "There has...

SL new captain to be named next week

2011-04-17 00:00:00

COLOMBO, Apr 15 (PTI): Sri Lanka is all set to get a new cricket captain next week, days after Kumar Sangakkara stepped down following the team's runners-up finish at the World Cup. "The selectors need to discuss the issue with...

Buchanan eager to begin New Zealand job

2011-04-17 00:00:00

Former Australia coach John Buchanan, who will take charge as New Zealand's director of cricket in May, "can't wait to get my teeth" into the role, reports Cricinfo. "I understand there have been some performances that haven't necessarily endeared the...

US group inks deal to buy AS Roma

2011-04-17 00:00:00

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Apr 16 (AFP): A group of American investors led by Boston-based private equity tycoon Thomas DiBenedetto have signed a deal to buy Italian football club Roma, making it the first Serie A club to have foreign ownership. "The...

Tendulkar fined for MI's slow over rate

2011-04-17 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Apr 16 (PTI): As if the loss to IPL debutants Kochi Tuskers Kerala was not enough, Mumbai Indians skipper Sachin Tendulkar was fined USD 20,000 for maintaining a slow over-rate during the match here. "The IPL today advised that...

2 killed, 2 injured in thunderbolt

2011-04-17 00:00:00

KURIGRAM, Apr 16 (UNB) : Two women died and two others were injured in thunderbolt in Bhurungamari and Nageshwari Upazilas Thursday. The victims were identified as Felani (38), daughter of Fakar Uddin of Kamlarkuti village and Rozina (12), daughter of...

OMS rice seized

Our Correspondent | 2011-04-17 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentKHULNA, Apr 16: Another message from Khulna adds: Kaloroa thana police seized 350 kgs OMS rice from Kaloroa Bazar recently. Thana Nirbahi Officer ANM Tariqul Islam said that the OMS dealer Abdul Momin sold out 350 kgs of OMS...

Man dies falling from tree

Our Correspondent | 2011-04-17 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentNATORE, Apr 16: A man died after falling down from a Shimul tree at Bazitpur Purbapara village in Bagatipara Upazila of Natore district Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Shafiqul Islam (32), son of Late Kazim Uddin of the...

Girl commits suicide

2011-04-17 00:00:00

A girl student of class nine of Kaipukuria high school under Bagatipara Upazila in Natore district committed suicide by taking poison her self on April 15 Friday. The deceased was identified as Bithi (14), daughter of Sekab Ali of village...

Housewife murdered for dowry

2011-04-17 00:00:00

Police recovered the body of Selina Akter (20) which was hanging from a tree in Char Hijli village of the Manikganj town Friday. Selina's brother Manir Hossain Musa said his sister was married to Gafur Mia of the same village...

50 injured in clash in Sunamganj

2011-04-17 00:00:00

At least 50 people were injured in a clash between two groups of villagers over rebuilding a road in Jagajibanpur village at Mohanpur Union in Sadar Upazila of Sunamganj Thursday.An altercation ensued on Thursday morning between UP member Kutubuddin and...

Tourist resort employee abducted

2011-04-17 00:00:00

An employee of Sakura Village, a private tourist resort, situated on the outskirts of the Bandarban town was abducted by a gang of armed miscreants for ransom Friday night.Fakhrul Islam, an employee of the tourist resort said, a gang of...

One held with phensidyl

2011-04-17 00:00:00

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested one drug peddler and seized 1,222 bottles of phensidyl during a raid at Chasra area in Jessore town Thursday. The arrested person was identified as Mizanur Rahman (30). RAB also seized a private car, which...