KABUL, Nov 15 (Commodity Online): After almost 40 years, war torn Afghanistan restarted exporting its iconic pomegranate fruit to international markets. On Nov 9, officials at country's Kandahar International Airport helped Afghan farmers load first batch of the tasty fruit...
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The following were the commercial banks' rates to public for some selectedforeign currencies with Bangladesh Taka in cash transaction MondaySelling rates to public (outward remittance)BankUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSCBs Sonali Bank70.750097.3695114.39800.864372.629070.323270.0656Agrani Bank70.780097.4200114.66900.866072.482470.238469.7829FCBsStanChart69.9092.14109.670.8571.1369.0866.89HSBC 70.755599.1766116.21170.890772.960070.556470.5581Citibank naNANANANANANANABank of Ceylon70.840098.7589116.87970.892173.930370.875473.2698PCBsUttara Bank70.800097.7988114.77670.874472.310070.447870.1259AB Bank71.000098.9066115.86610.8771NANANABuying rates from public (inward remittance)SCBsUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSonali Bank69.800095.0715112.26420.835570.897368.654668.4023Agrani...
Our CorrespondentGAIBANDHA, Nov 15: Cultivation of banana, a favourite fruit of all, has gained much popularity to the farmers of Gobindaganj and Palashbari upazilas in the district in recent years, it being a profitable cash crop. Department of Agriculture Extension...
KHULNA, Nov 15 (UNB): A magistrate court here on Sunday took a case into cognizance which was filed against three cops on charge of harassing a grocery shopkeeper at Khalishpur in the city.The accused were identified as SI Kamal Hossain...
BENAPOLE, Nov 15 (UNB): Two Bangladeshi cattle traders were beaten to death by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Dhannokhola border here early Monday.The deceased were identified as Abdul Gaffer, son of Jeraf Gazi of Ashasuni Upazila of Satkhira district...
SYLHET, Nov 15 (bdnews24.com): Vehicle movements on the Kin Bridge at Sylhet have been suspended due to a rift in the base. Traffic personnel came to check on the fault around 8am Monday and informed the respective authorities, who reached...
Our Correspondent RANGPUR, Nov 15: World Diabetes Day, 2010, was observed Sunday in a befitting manner. To mark the day the Rangpur District Diabetic Committee brought out a colourful rally. Later, a discussion meeting was held at Rangpur Diabetic centre....
Our CorrespondentBRAHMANBARIA, Nov 15: Only two days left before Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival for the Muslims, the trading of sacrificial animals has been gaining momentum everywhere in eastern region, sources said.Traditional and makeshift cattle markets have the flow...
BTVam07:00 Announcement, The Holy Quran, The Holy Tripitak Paath and Programme Outline 07:20 Geet Malya07:45 Sufi Sadhoker Bangladesh08:00 Sakaler Sangbad08:15 Maati-O-Manush08:35 Samprotik08:55 Sangbad Shironam09:00 Docu- Fire Dekha09:10 Joydhoni09:35 Sastho Katha10:00 News10:05 Muktijuddha Pratidin10:30 Jibon Khuje Pai11:05 Nirbachito Anushthan11:30 Thikana12:00 Sangbad...
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is to make a statement to MPs about an alleged telecoms scandal that prompted a minister's resignation Sunday, reports BBC.Telecommunications minister A Raja quit over claims that licences were undersold to mobile phone firms.He said...
At least five Canadian tourists and two hotel staff have been killed in an explosion at a luxury hotel on Mexico's Caribbean coast, officials say, reports BBC.The blast, believed to have been caused by a build-up of natural gas, blew...
Nine guards, seven Taliban killed in Afghan gunfightKUNDUZ, Nov 15: Nine security guards and seven Taliban were killed Monday in a gunfight at a telecommunications tower in northern Afghanistan, a police commander said. —AFPIraq violence kills five MOSUL, Nov 15:...
Jubair Hasan Prices of sacrificial animals at the capital's makeshift cattle markets showed a downward trend Monday due to poor presence of buyers, causing fear among the traders that they might suffer a substantial loss.On the other hand, buyers have...
FE ReportNaila Chowdhury has recently joined Grameen Solutions as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), according to a press release. Ms Naila has vast experience in a mobile industry as a top management with Grameenphone, Robi and Telenor.
FE ReportMicrocredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) has asked micro lenders to calculate interest rate using 'declining-balance' method, one kind of loan amortisation technique, instead of current practice of 'so-called' flat rate method.MRA has already fixed maximum limit of interest rate to...
FE ReportBangladesh's vulnerability to climate change hogged the spotlight during the three-day visit of UNDP top executive Helen Clark, her first since helming the UN body in 1999. "On the MDGs, Bangladesh has much to be proud of," Ms Clark...
FE Report Board of Investment (BoI) will strengthen its facilitating, coordinating and advocacy role for policy reforms and other areas related to investment.BoI Executive Chairman Dr Syed A Samad assured chamber leaders at a discussion on 'the latest investment situation...
World Bank (WB) will support the government in a project to create employment opportunities for the women of the monga-prone districts in the garment sector, reports UNB.The WB support will be available in developing the proposed Northern Areas Reduction-of- Poverty...
Rahimafrooz opened its third multi brand electronics showroom 'Ureka' at Mohammadpur in the city recently, said a press release.Muhammed Ismail, deputy director general of Rahimafrooz Group, inaugurated the showroom. Rahimafrooz Automotive and Electronics Division Managing Director Mudassir M Moin, Chief...
FE ReportWarid Telecom recently distributed 1000 school bags and note books to underprivileged children of East Chandana Government Primary School at Chandra, Gazipur and Mukul Niketan Primary & High School in Mymensingh. Warid's Head of Marketing Nauman Fakhar, Zonal Business...
FHM Humayan KabirThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed dissatisfaction at the delay in project implementation, especially in energy and communications sectors, as it has reviewed 90 ongoing projects to be bankrolled with US$ 4.53 billion, officials said Monday.Finance ministry...
MAKKAH, Nov 15 (Reuters): At least 2.5 million Muslims began the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Sunday, heading to an encampment near the holy city of Makkah to retrace the route taken by the Prophet Mohammad 14 centuries ago. Travelling on...
Eid-ul-Azha, the second biggest religious festival of the Muslims, will be celebrated across the country tomorrow (Wednesday) with due religious fervor and the spirit of sacrifice, reports UNB.Well-off Muslims will sacrifice animals and share the sacrificial meat with their relatives,...
The offices of The Financial Express (FE) will remain closed on November 16, 17 and 18 on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha. Therefore, there will be no issue of the paper on November 17, 18 and 19, 2010.
The Financial Express wishes its readers, patrons and well-wishers a happy Eid.
The cabinet Monday approved The Forest (Amendment) Act, 2010 increasing jail terms from six months to three years and fines from Tk 2000 to Tk 50,000 for felling trees illegally and other forests related offences, reports BSS.Besides, the cabinet approved...
FE Report The inter-bank call money rate hit 25 per cent Monday following mounting pressure on withdrawal of cash from banks ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha festival, officials said.The call rate ranged between 10.00 per cent and 25 per cent Monday,...
FE ReportDhaka stocks continued their bullish run for the fifth straight session Monday, riding on banks and heavyweight Grameenphone (GP)."The banking stocks are soaring, as investors are rushing to take a position in the sector, expecting healthy corporate declaration after...
Mohammad MufazzalSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has relaxed the requirement of paid-up capital reducing it to Tk 300 from Tk 400 million for a company seeking to go public.The SEC issued a notification Sunday to this effect following a decision...
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