TORONTO, Nov 21 (Reuters): US-based Walter Energy Inc's $3.24 billion bid for Canadian peer Western Coal Corp is seen as a mark of confidence in the undeveloped coal assets that the country is sitting on.The offer puts the spotlight squarely...
RIYADH, Nov 21 (Bloomberg): Saudi Arabian shares dropped to a two-week low on investor speculation that Europe's sovereign-debt crisis and China's measures to tame inflation will undermine economic growth.The Tadawul All Share Index fell 0.9 per cent to 6383.69, the...
NEW DELHI, Nov 21 (PTI): The car that sizzled with Sharon Stone in Hollywood thriller 'Basic Instinct 2', Spyker is headed for India, all set to enter here by next year. The Netherlands-based Spyker cars has already shortlisted potential partners...
NEW DELHI, Nov 21 (PTI): Flexible packaging major Uflex is targetting Rs 35.0 billion revenue and 25 per cent market share by this fiscal-end, said a senior company official. "We are targeting Rs 35.0 billion revenue by FY 2011 as...
Chittagong PortBerthing positionNovember 22, 2010Berth No. NV Cargo LC LA DA Leaving I/DJ/2 Yong Jiang Gi S. Hai Cosco 07/11 20/11 505J/3 Banglar Kakoli Log Yang Mariners 03/11 -- 1127 Limco P. Cargo P. Kel Hsr R/A -- 443J/4 Vtc...
The following were the commercial banks' rates to public for some selectedforeign currencies with Bangladesh Taka in cash transaction SundaySelling rates to public (outward remittance)BankUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSCBs Sonali Bank70.750097.3695114.39800.864372.629070.323270.0656Agrani Bank70.780097.4341113.76310.858471.695669.791769.9103FCBsStanChart69.9092.14109.670.8571.1369.0866.89HSBC 70.755599.1766116.21170.890772.960070.556470.5581Citibank naNANANANANANANABank of Ceylon70.840098.7872116.19260.884372.948270.270873.4115PCBsUttara Bank70.800097.8628114.73410.873072.391370.364170.0904AB Bank71.000098.6799114.77500.8692NANANABuying rates from public (inward remittance)SCBsUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSonali Bank69.800095.0715112.26420.835570.897368.654668.4023Agrani...
Our CorrespondentPABNA, Nov 21: Production of date molasses in winter changes the economic condition of the farmers of Pabna. They can run their families well during the winter for date juice, locals said. This is the season of 'nalini patali'...
Our CorrespondentKHULNA, Nov 21: Forest department arrested 22 poachers and seized a trawler with traps for catching spotted deer from Patkosta area under Khulna range of Sundarban Saturday. Forest department sources said, in a secret information the forest guards raided...
A CorrespondentKISHOREGANJ, Nov 21: A training workshop on Combating Money Laundering was organized on November 20 at Batrish POPI-PART conference room, organised by Pubali Bank with the assistance from Bangladesh Bank. All commercial bank officials of Kishoreganj district participated in...
GAZIPUR, Nov 21 (UNB): Five people were killed and 10 others injured in a head-on-collision between a pickup van and a human hauler on Dhaka-Tangail highway at Kodda in Sadar Upazila Sunday.The deceased were identified as Manjuna (26), hailed from...
Our correspondentGAIBANDHA, Nov 21: The farmers of the Gaibandha district are preparing seed beds to grow seedlings for Boro cultivation in all the seven upazil during the current season.Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) sources said a total of 1, 22,...
Our Correspondent JOYPURHAT, Nov 21: Farmers of various areas here have changed their fate by cultivating banana. Although banana cultivation was popular in Joypurhat and specially Vadsha, Jamalganj, Jamalpur, Kanupur, Panchbibi areas 6 to 7 years ago and by cultivating...
BENAPOLE, Nov 21 (UNB): Export-import activities between Bangladesh and India through Benapole land port resumed Saturday after four days suspension on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Azha.Another report from Brahmanbaria adds: Export-import activities between Bangladesh and India through Akhaura land port...
Our Correspondent NILPHAMARI, Nov 21: Engine of the intercity train Drutozan that was damaged in Ullapara incident has been fully repaired in the Parbotipur Central Locomotive workshop and already been handed over for operation to Parbotipur locomotive shed recently. Sources...
Our Correspondent RANGPUR Nov 21: Farmers of Mithapukur Upazila in Rangpur district are becoming financially solvent by growing vegetables on their farmlands as the crops give them comparatively more profit. The farmers of the upazila are expected to grow around...
Two siblings electrocuted in CtgTwo siblings were electrocuted at Khilmurali village in Mirsarai Upazila Saturday.The deceased were identified as Mohsin Sumon (18), and Forkan (13), sons of Yusuf Ali, a farmer of the village. Local people said Sumon and Forkan...
The agony of families of 29 men trapped underground after an explosion at a New Zealand mine is set to continue as delays plague the rescue effort, reports BBC.Toxic gas levels have kept rescuers out, and a test shaft is...
At least seven people have been killed in north-east India after a bomb thought to have been planted by Maoist rebels exploded, Bihar police say, reports BBC.The device was found on Saturday, but it was not defused immediately. It was...
WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (Reuters): The top US envoy on North Korea heads to Seoul Sunday to discuss ways to thwart Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions amid fresh concerns about its uranium enrichment programme.Stephen Bosworth's visit to the main regional powers this week...
The Nigerian army has arrested a rebel gang leader and more than 50 of his followers believed to be behind the kidnapping of 19 people in the oil-producing Niger Delta, reports AFP.The military said Obese Kuna and his gang had...
KABUL, Nov 21 (AFP): The Taliban said NATO was heading for defeat in Afghanistan after the alliance announced plans to begin withdrawing troops from the country from next year. "It has become clear that after nine years of occupation, the...
Catholic reformers and groups working to combat HIV have welcomed remarks by Pope Benedict that the use of condoms might not always be wrong, reports BBC.The Pope said their use might be justified on a case by case basis to...
Indonesia volcano death toll passes 300 JAKARTA, Nov 21: More than 300 people have been killed since Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano began erupting late last month, an official said Sunday, with more than 200,000 people still living in makeshift camps....
BTVam07:00 Announcement, The Holy Quran, The Holy Tripitak Paath and Programme Outline 07:20 Geet Bitaan07:45 Aamrao Pari08:00 Sakaler Sangbad08:15 Maati-O-Manush08:35 Mukto Aalap08:55 Sangbad Shironam09:00 Docu- Fire Dekha09:10 Docu09:35 Sabar Jonno Shikkha10:00 News10:05 Muktijuddha Pratidin10:30 Protikar11:05 Banglar Lok Gaan11:30 Ranagoner Dinguli12:00...
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni Sunday expressed her firm optimism that China would materialise the Kunming Initiative and take quick steps for physically linking Bangladesh and China by road and rail networks, reports BSS. In a meeting with a delegation...
Norwegian Minister of Environment and International Development Erik Solheim will arrive in Dhaka today (Monday) on a two-day visit to Bangladesh, reports UNB.During his visit, the Norwegian minister will meet Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Commerce Minister Faruk Khan...
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Home Affairs Ministry Sunday asked the ministry to be tough against the plying of shallow engine run vehicles (Nasimon, Karimon, etc.), reports BSS.The recommendation came up at a meeting of the committee at the...
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...
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