SEOUL, Nov 8 (AFP): The heir apparent to Kim Jong-Il has been officially recognised as number two in North Korea's political system after his name was listed next to the leader for the first time, analysts said Monday.State media Sunday...
Two separate attacks carried out by suspected drones have killed at least 13 militants in north-west Pakistan, local officials said, reports BBC.The missiles struck an hour apart near the town of Miran Shah in the North Waziristan tribal region SundayThe...
Boy killed by wild elephant in Vietnam HANOI, Nov 8: A 14-year-old boy was trampled to death by a wild elephant in southern Vietnam, a local official said on Monday. The boy was travelling to a jungle fishing area in...
HONG KONG, Nov 8 (AFP): Asian stocks were mixed today as profit-taking tempered positive sentiment generated by upbeat US jobs data and the Federal Reserve's stimulus plans. Traders in Sydney generally sold off Qantas shares after the flag-carrier said it...
SINGAPORE, Nov 8 (AFP): World Bank (WB) president Robert Zoellick has called on bickering G20 nations to bring gold back into the global monetary system as an anchor to guide currency movements. Ahead of a G20 summit this week in...
LONDON, Nov 8 (AP): Oil hovered near $87 a barrel Monday in Asia after a jump in new U.S. jobs suggested demand for crude could improve.Benchmark oil for December delivery was up 10 cents at $86.95 a barrel at late...
LONDON, Nov 8 (Bloomberg): Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Europe's largest oil company, is selling a 10 per cent stake in Woodside Petroleum Ltd. for $3.35 billion, freeing up funds to support a six-fold increase in its Australian natural gas production....
MUMBAI, Nov 8 (PTI): US President Barack Obama yesterday evinced interest in furthering cooperation in the field of agriculture, saying India can be a model the world that strives for food security. The collaboration between the two countries also contributed...
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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 Bank70.750099.1115114.29870.880173.713270.898171.8788Agrani Bank70.780099.4089114.72570.882073.650070.958171.7294FCBsStanChart69.9092.14109.670.8571.1369.0866.89HSBC 70.9657101.1646115.67400.912172.599270.081070.5935Citibank naNANANANANANANABank of Ceylon70.8400100.7566117.21270.910175.209771.591775.2746PCBsUttara Bank70.8000100.2596115.13220.887573.808071.124272.1523AB Bank70.9000101.1699116.08450.8906NANANABuying rates from public (inward remittance)SCBsUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSonali Bank69.800096.7939112.17360.850671.925269.208870.1733Agrani...
RANGPUR, Nov 8 (BSS): As many as 70 families have achieved economic self- reliance in the Chandkuthi Danga area in Badarganj Upazila town of the district by ornamenting sarees with Chumki (spangle).During the leisure of work and study, housewives and...
Our CorrespondentPABNA, Nov 8: The sugarcane farmers formed a human chain on the Abdul Hamid road in Pabna district town Saturday demanding the increased price of sugarcane. The farmers also demanded loan on easy terms for cultivating the crops.Over 100...
The Pakistani High Commissioner Asraf Quareshi said that the blind and disabled people could perform very well in the society if they were trained up properly. He was speaking in a function organised by Manab Kallayan Trust, an institution for...
Our CorrespondentNILPHAMARI, Nov 8: Out of nine railway stations in Parbatipur-Chilahati railway section there are only four station masters in syedpur, Nilphamari, Domar and Chilahati stations but there none in the rest five railway stations. While station master of Nilphamari...
The compartments of the train that were damaged on the 11th October last month in Saidabad rail crossing in Ullapara Upazila of Sirajgonj by the agitated people are now under repair at Syedpur railway workshop.It may require 60 to 70...
RU CorrespondentRAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, Nov 8: Speakers stressed on proper methods and structure of the research to get international statusin a seminar held at Rajshahi University. To publish research paper in an international journal researchers of all public universities should follow...
The prize distribution ceremony for annual cultural competition and indoor games competition of the Rahmatunnesa Hall of Rajshahi University (RU) was held Sunday.RU Vice Chancellor Professor M Abdus Sobhan distributed the prizes among the winners of both events while he...
Our CorrespondentKHULNA, Nov 8: Twenty cattle markets are being set up in Khulna district including one in Khulna city on the eve of Eid-Ul-Azha.Khulna City Corporation Market super Salimur Rahman said that the city's cattle market for sacrificial animal has...
The police arrested six Chatra Shibir activists including Asashuni Upazila Chatra Shibir president from a dormitory nearby Jamaat office of Sadar Upazila Sunday night allegedly involvement in anti-state activities. The arrested are Upazila Shibir president Rezanul Karim, ex-president of Protapnagor...
Our Correspondent JOYPURHAT, Nov 10: 3 Rifles Battalion of BDR observed their 62nd Raising Day on Saturday at Joypurhat 3 Rifles BDR Head Quarter. The 3 Rifles Battalion celebrate the day with a meeting and discussion where local MP Mahafuja...
Our Correspondent RANGPUR, Nov 8: Shatranji, handcrafted rug, has started to attract global attention after making a comeback from obscurity. The traditional manually woven carpet, a heritage of Rangpur, has a magnificent history. This thick-knit carpet was popular across the...
Our CorrespondentJOYPURHAT, Nov 8: A meeting protesting Eve teasing organised by Joypurhat District Administration Office was held at Abul Kashem Moidan in the town recently. Commissioner of Rajshahi Division Abdul Mannan spoke at the function as the chief guest. Joypurhat...
9000 Yaba tablets seized in Cox's BazarPolice seized 9000 sex stimulating Yaba tablets from a Rakhain temple in the Cox's bazaar district town and arrested two drug peddlers Sunday.The arrestees were identified as Ismail Hossain( 45), resident of Alirzahal, a...
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...
FE ReportSocial Islami Bank Limited (SIBL) has taken a renewed drive aiming to consolidate its business in more focused areas including SME, agro-finance, remittance and alternative delivery channel."I just joined the bank and my priorities will be to bring the...
To avail of the Refinance Scheme under ADB Fund for SME sectors, a contract signing ceremony was held recently between Bangladesh Bank and AB Bank Limited.Mr. Md. Abul Kashem, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank and Mr. Kaiser A. Chowdhury, President...
Doulot Akter MalaThe Finance Ministry has approved the long-awaited expansion proposal of the customs and VAT departments, which will double the size of manpower and field offices.In a recent order, the ministry has given the revenue board permission to open...
FE Report BRAC Bank has added the fastest 1.0 million customers in the banking sector of Bangladesh last month (October). The bank is the youngest in the industry and crossed this historical milestone within its 9 years of journey. "This...
FE ReportLeading European ship recycling technology provider Greendock has come up with a new solution and technology to save the ship-breaking industry in Bangladesh. Greendock has already set up a corporate office in Chittagong near the location to operate day-to-day...
Jashim Uddin Brahmanbaria, November 8, 2010: Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) has taken a move to realise its loan worth Tk 11.60 million after a gap of nine years, BKB sources said.With the accumulated interest money, the amount now stands at...
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