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Muslim Aid chief calls on PM

2010-10-21 00:00:00

Chairman of the Muslim Aid Sir Iqbal Sacranie Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina at her office, reports BSS.During the meeting, the Muslim Aid chief lauded the dynamic leadership of the PM and said she...

DU, Greenwich University sign MoU

2010-10-21 00:00:00

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Dhaka University (DU) and Greenwich University (GU) of Karachi, was signed Wednesday with the objective of establishing and promoting academic exchange and research programmes between the two institutions, reports BSS. DU Treasurer Professor...

EWU opens Self-access Centre

2010-10-21 00:00:00

DU Correspondent The Department of English of East West University (EWU) launched Tuesday a Self-access Centre to provide its students with comprehensive online facilities.EWU Vice Chancellor Prof Mohammed Sharif opeded the centre. Among others, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Faculty...

IU admission test results tomorrow

2010-10-21 00:00:00

KUSHTIA, Oct 20 (BSS): The results of admission test for 2010-2011 session of the Islamic University (IU) will be published Thursday. Professor Dr M Alauddin, Vice-Chancellor of the university will declare the results at 10.00 am.The results will be available...

Reprinting the 1972 Constitution!

2010-10-21 00:00:00

The state functions have, on a broad spectrum, three branches or avenues. These include: (i) Parliament: For enactment of laws i.e. legislative; (ii) Judiciary: For judiciary functions and interpretation of laws; and (iii) Executive: For executive functions and administration, in...

Pronouncing judgements on the merit of cases

2010-10-21 00:00:00

Gopal Sengupta It refers to Senior Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Rafique-ul Huq who said the culture of changing verdicts with changes in power must be stopped to ensure human rights, justice and democratic progress. Judgements are not being pronounced on...

About Cantonment House of the leader of the opposition

2010-10-21 00:00:00

Ferdous RahmanA High Court division bench on October 13 declared valid the government notice, asking the Chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Khaleda Zia to vacate her cantonment house. The bench rejected the writ petition filed by the opposition leader...

The endless ideological wars against China

2010-10-21 00:00:00

The sum of $1.4 million is a fairly good price for the West to start an ideological war against China when it awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Liu Xiaobo. This was bound to happen.If Liu were not selected, some...

The partial open-pit mining of Barapukuria coalmine

2010-10-21 00:00:00

THE government is trying to come out of the dilemma over the method of extraction of coal, at least, in the case of the northern part of the Barapukaria coalmine. The southern part of the mine is being exploited through...

Learning from the cricket heroes

2010-10-21 00:00:00

Enayet Rasul BhuiyanBangladeshis can be as good as any other people in the world in doing things that make a nation great. Members of the triumphant Bangladeshi national cricket team, known otherwise as the minnows, have proved this point through...

Media's writing competency

2010-10-21 00:00:00

A correspondent's report on the subject matter, was published in the pages of a local English daily on 16th October, where it was stated that Prof. A.A.Sayeed of Bishow Shaayesto Kendro talked about the lack of capability of newspersons in...

Please publish LLB (Part-1) result

2010-10-21 00:00:00

I would like to draw the kind attention of the authority of the National University once again to publish the LL.B (part-1) examination result immediately. The exam started on 12th Mar'10 and ended on 30th April '10. Is it believable?...

Doctors leaving?

2010-10-21 00:00:00

We believe that physicians are a special workforce and that their truancy or exodus is highly significant. The debate surrounding physicians' absence is highly charged, but beyond sensationalism and scoring political points we need to take a serious look at...

Raising retirement age

2010-10-21 00:00:00

Tanya HaqueTHROUGH an ordinance promulgated by the President, the retirement age of workers engaged in public sector industries from has been 57 years to 60 years. People in the country are living longer and remaining also fitter in many cases...

Ton-up Clarke, White boost Australia

2010-10-21 00:00:00

VISAKHAPATNAM, India, Oct 20 (AFP): Michael Clarke cracked a solid century as Australia recovered from a poor start to post 289-3 in the second one-day international against India Wednesday.Australia were struggling at 16-2 after being put in to bat in...

Sheikh Jamal again split points with Sheikh Russell in Fed Cup Football

2010-10-21 00:00:00

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club played to a goalless draw with Sheikh Russell KC in the group A final round match of the GrameenPhone Federation Cup Football at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in the city Wednesday,...

Victorious Bangladesh team showered with gifts

2010-10-21 00:00:00

Bangladesh's national cricketers have been showered with gifts including new cars and plots of land in the smartest part of the capital Dhaka after the team's home series victory over New Zealand, reports AFP.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hosted a reception...

Suspended Pak trio barred from academy

2010-10-21 00:00:00

LAHORE, Pakistan, Oct 20 (AFP): Three Pakistani cricketers suspended over allegations of spot-fixing have been barred from practising at the national academy until investigations are complete, an official said Wednesday.Former Test captain Salman Butt and bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad...

Rupali Bank to focus more on SME, agri loans

2010-10-21 00:00:00

FE Report The policymakers of Rupali Bank Ltd (RBL) Wednesday emphasised focusing more on SME and agriculture loans and starting drive to recover default loans to make the bank profitable.They said these at a programme titled 'Business progress 2010 of...

Revival of Southern Silk route to spur economic growth

2010-10-21 00:00:00

FE ReportInternational Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICCB) has emphasized the need for re-establishing the Southern Silk Route with China through Myanmar to harness the economic benefit of connectivity."Bangladesh could become the commercial hub of the region through re-establishing the route with...

Country's products have huge export potential in S African nations

2010-10-21 00:00:00

Monira MunniBangladeshi products have huge export potential in South African countries which have long been untapped thanks to lack of export strategies from the successive governments, observed a government delegation.The delegation, led by Foreign Secretary Mijarul Kayes, visited four African...

SEBL workshop on prevention of fraud

2010-10-21 00:00:00

FE Report A day-long workshop on 'Prevention of Fraud, Forgery and Malpractices in Banking Transactions' organised by Southeast Bank Limited (SEBL) was held at its training institute in the city recently, said a press release. SEBL Managing Director Mahbubul Alam...

Meghna Petro buys 20pc more stakes in Salatin

2010-10-21 00:00:00

FE ReportMeghna Petroleum Ltd, a state owned oil marketing firm, has snapped up additional 20 per cent stake in Salatin Syndicate Ltd.After buying 20 per cent or 1000 shares, its holdings stood at 4500 out of total 5000 shares. Four...

Cold storage owners seek 20pc cash incentive for potato export

2010-10-21 00:00:00

FE ReportBangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) leaders urged the government to give 20 per cent cash incentive for sustaining potato export and ensure uninterrupted power supply to warehouses to protect potatoes from rotting.They also called upon the government to make...

Huawei files petition against Warid for $100m liabilities

2010-10-21 00:00:00

"Huawei International Pte Limited and Huawei Technologies Pakistan Pvt Limited recently instituted three petitions in the Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench, for the winding up of Warid Telecom (Pvt.) Ltd, said Pro Pakistani, a telecom and IT news portal of...

Waziullah new BCI president

2010-10-21 00:00:00

FE Report ATM Waziullah -- chairman of Kobeda Group of Companies, past president of DCCI, past director of FBCCI and Agrani Bank Limited -- has been elected president of Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) for the two-year term (2010-12).Md Shamsur...

IPO diary

2010-10-21 00:00:00

Deshbandhu Polymer Limited  Nature of BusinessThe principal activities and operations of the Company are manufacturing and marketing of PP woven bags and liner.Subscription OpenOctober 24, 2010Subscription CloseOctober 28, 2010For Non-Resident BangladeshiOctober 24, 2010 to November 06, 2010Use of IPO ProceedsNet...

Asian stocks cut losses as China shock wears off

2010-10-21 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, Oct 20 (Reuters): Asian stocks pared early losses Wednesday as markets recovered from an initial shock to China's first rate rise in nearly three years that had investors fretting it may be embarking on a policy tightening cycle.European shares...

Markets remain in red

2010-10-21 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Oct 20 (Business Standard): Markets continue to languish in afternoon trades, albeit off the day's lows. The Sensex is now down 17 points at 19,965. Nifty is down 16 points at 6,010.The Nifty had touched a low of 5,987...

Gold recovers in Asia as dollar dips

2010-10-21 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, Oct 20 (Commodity Online): Gold recovered in Asian trade Wednesday as the dollar eased and on speculation of an immediate increase in demand. Spot gold was seen trading at 1337.98 an ounce at 12.30 p.m Singapore time while December...