Imam for launching strong social movement Prime Minister's Adviser HT Imam Sunday called upon all to launch a strong social movement for checking bullying of women in the society, reports BSS.All must remain aware of the social menace so that...
International agri-scientists and experts said effective dissemination of the latest technologies to the farmers in their languages and easier ways can enhance agricultural productions, reports BSS. For this, they stressed the need for group communications, training, Mentoring and e-Learning and...
NAGPUR, Nov 21 (AFP): Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar were building up India's strong reply with unbeaten half-centuries in the series-deciding third and final Test against New Zealand Sunday.The veteran batsmen took the innings on following the dismissal of openers...
COLOMBO, Nov 21, 2010 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's cricket selectors have recalled paceman Nuwan Kulasekara for the second Test against the West Indies starting in Colombo Tuesday.Kulasekara, who played his last Test against India in Mumbai in 2009, has so...
GUANGZHOU, Nov 21 (AFP): Five-time World Open champion Nicol David added a third Asian Games title to her collection Sunday with a 11-8, 8-11, 11-6, 11-7 win over Hong Kong's Annie Au.The victory follows the Malaysian star's Asiad gold triumphs...
GUANGZHOU, Nov 21 (AFP): India enjoyed a remarkable double gold on the opening day of athletics at the Asian Games Sunday as Bahrain drew first blood in their battle with Qatar for men's middle and long-distance supremacy.Preeja Sreedharan led an...
TAIPEI, Nov 21 (AFP): Thousands took to Taipei's streets Sunday in support of a disqualified taekwondo fighter in a row that has fired public emotions and caught the interest of Taiwan's politicians.Some held signs condemning the Asian Taekwondo Union (ATU)...
GUANGZHOU, Nov 21 (AFP): Defending champions South Korea and Pakistan recorded emphatic wins Sunday to set up a semi-final clash in the Asian Games men's field hockey.India, who topped group B with four straight wins after a 3-2 success over...
The Armed Forces Day was observed Sunday with due solemnity and festivity, reports BSS.The programmes of the day began with offering of special prayers seeking divine blessings for the well-being and prosperity of the nation and development and progress of...
BNP has termed the bomb attack on the residence of Chief Justice (CJ) as pre-planned only to harass the opposition. BNP Secretary General Khandker Delwar Hossain brought the allegation at a press briefing at the party's Naya Paltan office Sunday,...
Police kept watch in the High Court (HC) area Sunday to arrest five BNP leaders in connection with the cocktail blasts inside Chief Justice's residence on November 18, reports UNB.The police lay in wait presuming that the wanted leaders might...
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has condemned the explosion of Molotov cocktails on the premises of the Chief Justice's official residence and demanded exemplary punishment to the culprits, reports UNB.On November 18, two Molotov cocktails were hurled towards the...
US State Department in its report on International Religious Freedom lauded Bangladesh for upholding constitutional right to profess and practice all religions and appointment of a significant number of members of minority communities in important political and administrative positions, reports...
GOPALGANJ, Nov 21 (UNB): The police arrested 16 suspected activists of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Bangbandhu's graveyard at Tungipara.The arrested people were identified as Saiful Islam (32), Tofazzal Hossain (60), Sohel (30), Sattar (30), Shaheen (35), Sohel (20), Moni...
PABNA, Nov 21 (BSS): The police arrested nine people for their alleged involvement with outlawed organisation Purbo Banglar Communist Party (ML Red Flag) from different areas of the district Saturday night. The arrested people were identified as Shahed Ali (30),...
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Dhaka, Rajshahi, Barishal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Khulna division today (Monday).Night temperature may...
SHERPUR, Nov 21 (BSS): Speakers at a meeting laid emphasis on introducing Information Technology (IT) at the primary schools for expediting the government's endeavour to build Digital Bangladesh. The discussion titled 'Role of Primary School Teachers in Building Digital Bangladesh'...
CHITTAGONG, Nov 21 (BSS): A Chittagong Court Sunday granted a two-day remand to the four detained activists of banned militant outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir.Metropolitan Magistrate Jasim Uddin granted the remand as the police sought for a seven-day remand of each of them.The...
Doulot Akter MalaThe National Board of Revenue (NBR) plans to overhaul the revenue administration in an integrated manner.The revenue board is now reviewing a draft work plan of Bangladesh Investment Climate Fund (BICF) to carry out reform activities in all...
FE Report Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) has recently opened its 57th branch at Ahsania Complex in Gazipur. MTB Deputy Managing Director Quamrul Islam Chowdhury inaugurated the branch at a ceremony held on the branch premises. Also present at the...
Prime Bank Limited signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank for availing refinance facilities for the SME sector of the country under SME Development Project (SMEDP) recently.Bangladesh Bank General Manager of SME and Special Programs Department Sukamal Sinha Choudhury and...
FE ReportLocal tour operators and hoteliers made a good business during the Eid-ul-Azha, as a good number of holidaymakers enjoyed vacation in different tourist spots, said industry insiders. Tour operators said the number of Bangladeshis travelling abroad or visiting domestic...
FE Report Investment Promotion and Financing Facility (IPFF), a cell of Bangladesh Bank (BB), has financed over Tk 4.22 billion (422.3 crore) in seven private power plants through its nominated banks and financial institutions. BB Governor Dr Atiur Rahman said...
Telenor Group President and CEO Jon Fredrik Baksaas arrives today (Monday) on a three-day visit to Bangladesh.Telenor CEO will join the inauguration ceremony of Grameenphone's newly built head office GPHouse. He will also meet with Finance Minister AMA Muhith and...
FE Report The call money rate eased slightly Sunday, first working day after the Eid-ul-Azha festival, as the central bank injected a substantial amount of fresh fund into the market.The inter-bank call rate ranged between 15 per cent and 25...
Md Mazadul Hoqueback from SatkhiraMore than 30 per cent crop production in Satkhira, one of the coastal districts in Bangladesh, declines every year due to excess soil salinity, according to sources.Salinity causes unfavourable environment and hydrological situation that restrict normal...
ICB Asset Management Company Limited (AMCL), a subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), has annonced the Net Asset Values (NAV) of its two unit funds, according to a press release.ICB AMCL Unit Fund: The total NAV of ICB AMCL...
A seminar on on "Basel-II under the Executive Development Programme" organised by Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) was held at its head office in the city recently, according to a press release.Bangladesh Bank Deputy General Manager KM Abdul Wadud was...
AIBL 1st Islamic Mutual FundNature of BusinessClosed-end Mutual Fund of 10 (Ten) years tenureObjectiveThe objective of the Fund is to provide attractive risk adjusted returns to the unit holders by investing the proceeds in the Capital Market and Money Market...
Sheikh Shahariar ZamanThe government is considering signing economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Japan to strengthen bilateral relations between the two Asian countries."The bilateral trade between the two countries has reached $1.3 billion and in the future we want to sign...
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