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Pakistan yet to reopen border despite US apology

2010-10-08 00:00:00

ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (AP): Pakistan said Thursday it has not decided when to reopen a key border crossing NATO uses to ship supplies to Afghanistan despite a U.S. apology for a helicopter attack that killed two Pakistani soldiers. Both the...

Toxic red sludge has reached the Danube

2010-10-08 00:00:00

KOLONTAR (Hungary), Oct 7 (AP): The toxic red sludge that inundated three Hungarian villages reached Europe's mighty Danube River on Thursday but no immediate damage was evident, Hungary's rescue operations agency said.The European Union and environmental officials had feared an...

Scientists find 200 new species in PNG

2010-10-08 00:00:00

SYDNEY, Oct 7 (AFP): Scientists on Wednesday unveiled a spectacular array of more than 200 new species discovered in the Pacific islands of Papua New Guinea, including a white-tailed mouse and a tiny, long-snouted frog.The survey of remote New Britain...

Afghans more angry about foreign troops

2010-10-08 00:00:00

KABUL, Oct 7 (AP): In a report released Thursday said Afghans are increasingly angry and resentful about the international presence in Afghanistan.Meanwhile, an air strike and a raid by ground troops killed eight insurgents.NATO reported the death of one of...

Voice of America reporter on trial in Uzbekistan

2010-10-08 00:00:00

OSH, Kyrgyzstan, Oct 7 (AP): An Uzbek rights group says a journalist for Voice of America has gone on trial in Uzbekistan on charges including slander and posing a threat to public order.Abdumalik Boboyev is accused of insulting state officials...

34 Tajik troops killed

2010-10-08 00:00:00

DUSHANBE, Oct 7 (AFP): Thirty-four Tajik troops have been killed in two separate incidents during a military operation against Islamic insurgents in the east of the Central Asian state, military sources said Thursday. Twenty-eight troops were killed Wednesday when a...

news digest

2010-10-08 00:00:00

Bill Clinton visits tent city in HaitiPORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 7 : Former US president Bill Clinton returned Wednesday to Haiti to participate in a meeting on rebuilding the quake-ravaged nation, as his foundation pledged 500,000 dollars to a huge tent city....

Fish culture in cage gains popularity in Gaibandha

2010-10-08 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentGAIBANDHA, Oct 7: Fish culture in cage has gained much popularity among the river basin poor people of the district in recent times for being a profitable income generating venture.Practical Action Bangladesh, a UK-based international development organization, is implementing...

Arum lobe cultivation brings solvency to farmers

2010-10-08 00:00:00

Our Correspondent JOYPURHAT, Oct 7: Arum lobe cultivation gains popularity to all type of farmers in Joypurhat. Now its cultivation has been spread in the whole district. Specialy it is very much cultivated in Panchbibi Upazila and a big Bazar...

Poultry trade in Joypurhat sees better days

2010-10-08 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentJOYPURHAT, Oct 7: The poultry growers in Joypurhat are currently making handsome profit, as the prices of fowls and eggs in local and wholesale markets have increased during last one and a half months, farm owners said."Now both the...

Child labour increasing in Natore

2010-10-08 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentNATORE, Oct 7: The number of child labourers is increasing day by day in Natore Sadar, Lalpur, Bagatipara, Gurudashpur Baraigram,and Singra Upazilas under Natore distict due to poverty.According to statistics available here about 4000 child labourers are engaged in...

Sugar mill workers to go on strike

2010-10-08 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentRAJSHAHI, Oct 7: Bangladesh Sugar Mill Employees and Workers Federation (BSMEWF) has threatened Tuesday to enforce strike in all sugar mills of the country on October 31 to press home their eight point demands including implementation of wage commission.The...

Hot-line cell for RU admission

2010-10-08 00:00:00

RU CorrespondentRU, Oct 7: The Rajshahi University (RU) authorities formed a 24-hour hotline cell to help the admission seekers of first year admission test under 2010-11 academic session. The admission seekers who may face difficulty in completing the application process...

Darwani textile mills remains closed

2010-10-08 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentNILPHAMARI, Oct 7: Darwani Textile Mills in Nilphamari district remains closed for more than one and a half years. Before the closure, the mill was in operation on service charge contract system or no-work-no-pay basis operated by a trade...

Info service centre opens at Akhaura

2010-10-08 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentBRAHMANBARIA, Oct 7: Union information service centre opened at Monionda Union Parishad Complex under Akhaura Upazila in Brahmanbaria Wednesday.Brahmanbaria District Commissioner (DC) Md Abdul Mannan inaugurated the information service center as the chief guest while Union Parishad Chairman Mahbubul...

2 killed in Jessore road mishap

2010-10-08 00:00:00

Our Correspondent JESSORE, Oct 7: An uncle and his niece were killed in a road mishap in front of Jessore Zila Parishad Auditorium in the town at around 10:30 pm on Wednesday. The dead were identified as Jim (18) and...

News in brief

2010-10-08 00:00:00

Students killed in road accident Two college students were killed in at Sreerampur area under Shoilokupa Upazila on Jessore-Kustia road Wednesday.Police and witnesses said the accident occurred when a passenger bus hit a motorcycle at Sreerampur area under Shoilokupa Upazila...

Asian stock markets down after yen hits new 15-year high

2010-10-08 00:00:00

BANGKOK, Oct 7 (AP): Asian stock markets slipped Thursday as investors digested the yen's overnight climb to a new 15-year high against the dollar and a disappointing US jobs report.Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average was down 21.31 points, or 0.2...

Gold breaks another record, climbs near $1356

2010-10-08 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, Oct 7 (Commodity Online): Gold created yet another record Thursday as investors bought up the precious metal to hedge against inflation amid Vietnam's announcement of gold imports to curb rising prices. Gold for immediate delivery was seen trading at...

Oil extends gains on weak dollar

2010-10-08 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, Oct 7 (Commodity Online): World oil prices extended gains in Asian trade Thursday mainly on a falling dollar that offset reports of higher US crude stockpiles. Light sweet crud for November delivery was seen trading at $83.47 a barrel...

Sensex ends 250 points lower on profit booking

2010-10-08 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Oct 7 (Economic Times): Indian markets ended sharply lower after funds-based selling activity intensified in the last one and half hour of trade. Losers pack included stocks from realty, metals and capital goods space. Bombay Stock Exchange's Sensex ended...

Emirates offers special weekend fare to Dubai

2010-10-08 00:00:00

Emirates is offering a special weekend fare for the passengers travelling to Dubai. The offer is effective until December 31, 2010. Emirates' special offer for Dubai is US$ 499 round trip per person and valid for weekends only.Passengers are to...

Nokia launches C3 in India

2010-10-08 00:00:00

KOCHI, Oct 7 (Reuters): Nokia today announced the launch of the Nokia C3 in India, the first device to bring a full QWERTY keyboard to the world's most popular mobile phone platform- Series 40. Nokia C3 allow users to view,...

exchange rate

2010-10-08 00:00:00

shipping

2010-10-08 00:00:00

Chittagong PortBerthing positionOctober 8, 2010Berth No. NV                     Cargo     LC       LA           DA       Leaving I/DJ/2        Brilliant Pescadres  GI          Sing      H&Sl        02/10   09/10 1297J/3        Alameda                 P.Cargo  Sing      Barwil      24/09   08/10   540J/4        Ismar                     GI          H.Pier  Litmond   06/09   07/10 1707J/5        Dong Binh             Rice       Hochi   Jn...

Generation Next to float IPO

2010-10-08 00:00:00

FE ReportTextile maker Generation Next Ltd Wednesday held a road-show for institutional investors, as the company plans to go public under the book building method. BRAC EPL Investment Ltd, the issue manager of Generation Next, valued shares at Tk 50...

HSBC home loan fair begins today

2010-10-08 00:00:00

FE Report A two-day home loan fair of HSBC begins at Sheraton Hotel today (Friday) to attract the clients willing to buy apartments. An official of marketing and planning department of the bank said the loans will be given mainly...

Rahimafrooz, Bashundhara Paper sign accord on CDM

2010-10-08 00:00:00

FE ReportTwo local conglomerates have signed a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Service Agreement for developing carbon emission reduction projects. This agreement between Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Ltd. and Bashundhara Paper Mills Ltd. will open up horizons for private sector participation in...

Southeast Bank opens ATM booth at Gulshan branch

2010-10-08 00:00:00

FE ReportSoutheast Bank Limited (SEBL) expanded its ATM network by opening a new ATM booth at its Gulshan branch in the city recently.SEBL Deputy Managing Director Mohammad Gofran inaugurated the ATM booth as the chief guest, according to a press...

ICB AMCL declares NAV of two unit funds

2010-10-08 00:00:00

FE ReportICB Asset Management Company Limited (AMCL), a subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), has declared the Net Asset Values (NAV) of its two unit funds, according to a press release.ICB AMCL Unit Fund: The total NAV of ICB...