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India to allow cotton exports from November

2010-09-30 00:00:00

TEXAS, Sept 29 (Commodity Online): India has decided to allow cotton exports from November 1. The decision was taken at the high powered cabinet ministerial committee in India chaired by the finance minster that included agriculture minister, commerce minister and...

Oil moves towards $77 in Asian trade

2010-09-30 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, Sept 29 (Commodity Online): World oil prices advanced towards $77 a barrel mark in Asian trade Wednesday mainly after reports of decline in US crude stockpiles. Light sweet crud for November delivery was seen trading at $76.64 a barrel...

Crude palm oil futures decline on weak global cues

2010-09-30 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Sept 29 (PTI): Crude palm oil prices declined by Rs 3.60 to Rs 415.30 per 10 kg in futures market today as speculators reduced positions in tandem with a weakening global trend.A fall in demand against adequate stock...

Infosys shares hit record high

2010-09-30 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Sept 29 (Reuters): Indian shares eased in choppy trade Wednesday as investors locked in profits ahead of the expiry of monthly derivatives after the market had rallied nearly 12 per cent over four weeks. Traders said the undertone remained...

NCDEX jeera rebounds with buying support

2010-09-30 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Sept 29 (Commodity Online): Jeera futures managed to have some gains in its basket following increased buying at the lower level even though fundamentals remained subdued Wednesday. NCDEX jeera October contract quoted at Rs 13,508 quoted up by Rs...

exchange rate

2010-09-30 00:00:00

Thursday

2010-09-30 00:00:00

BTVam07:00 Announcement, The Holy Quran, The Holy Tripitak Paath and Programme Outline 07:20 Dolon Chapa07:45 Shilpo O Shahitay08:00 Sakaler Sangbad08:15 Maati-O-Manush08:35 Moner Katha08:55 Sangbad Shironam09:00 Docu- Fire Dekha09:10 Docu-09:35 Lok Oithijjho10:00 News10:05 Muktijuddha Pratidin10:30 Banglar Bangla11:05 Maa O Shishur Katha11:30...

GMG, Cable Shilpa to go public this yr

2010-09-30 00:00:00

FE ReportBangladesh's largest private carrier - GMG Airlines - is set to go public in November this year, chairman of the airline disclosed at an annual general meeting at a city hotel Wednesday.The 13th annual general meeting (AGM) discussed the...

NBL to issue non-convertible subordinated bond

2010-09-30 00:00:00

FE ReportThe shareholders of National Bank Limited has approved increasing the authorised capital from Tk 7.45 billion to Tk 17.50 billion and issuance of Non-convertible subordinated bond worth Tk 2.50 billion.The shareholders’ approval came at the 20th extra-ordinary general meeting...

VOIP licence to be issued from Nov, minister tells JS

2010-09-30 00:00:00

FE Report The government is going to issue Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) licence from November to ensure smooth and cheap telecommunication, facility, post and telecommunication minister Rajiuddin Ahmed Raju told parliament Tuesday."We have taken steps to stop illegal VOIP...

HSBC group board meets in Shanghai

2010-09-30 00:00:00

The meeting of HSBC Holdings plc Board of Directors took place in Shanghai, China Wednesday.Douglas Flint and Stuart Gulliver have recently been appointed HSBC Group Chairman and Group Chief Executive respectively, effective 1 January 2011. Commenting on their appointments, Stephen...

Tapan Chy attends Forbes Global CEO Confce

2010-09-30 00:00:00

Tapan Chowdhury, Managing Director, Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd and former advisor to the last caretaker government, joined Forbes Global CEO Conference in Sydney, Australia which ended Wednesday.Mr Tapan attended the conference on invitation where some 400 global CEOs, tycoons, entrepreneurs, up-and-comers,...

ROK keen to cut trade gap with Bangladesh

2010-09-30 00:00:00

FE ReportSouth Korea wants to reduce the existing trade gap with Bangladesh by investing more in clothing, power generation and renewable energy sectors, said businessmen from South Korea at a seminar. They also said that as an investment destination Bangladesh...

FinExcel holds 1st board meet

2010-09-30 00:00:00

Financial Excellence Ltd (FINEXCEL), deals with a broad range of business issues, primarily providing comprehensive services to financial sector, held its first board meeting recently, said a press release. FINEXCEL chairman Shahed Noman presided over the meeting. Key agendas including...

IPO diary

2010-09-30 00:00:00

NameIFIL Islamic Mutual Fund-1Nature of the fundClose-end Mutual Fund of 10 (Ten) years tenureObjectiveThe objective of the Fund is to provide attractive dividend to the unit holders by investing the proceeds in the Capital Market and Money Market.Subscription OpenSeptember 26,...

People's right to know

2010-09-30 00:00:00

The United Nations has dedicated a day to people's right to know and that is observed on September 28 every year round the world. The spirit and intent of the day is reflected in many countries having legislation consistent with...

Country's economic lifeline under threat

2010-09-30 00:00:00

Enayet Rasul BhuiyanOne does not have to look into many examples to underline the slipping economic governance in Bangladesh. Only the example of the fast deteriorating conditions at Chittagong port that handles the bulk of the country's export and import...

What is wrong with us?

2010-09-30 00:00:00

Shamsher ChowdhuryTHERE is no denying of the fact that over the years we have made some progress in communication, electronic or otherwise, basic consumer industries, infrastructure development, pharmaceutical industry so on and so forth. Yet we have made but very...

Attack on VC Pran Gopal Dutt

2010-09-30 00:00:00

We were shocked to read that a group of pro-Awami League doctors from Swadhinata Chikitshak Parishad (SCP) and Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) allegedly assaulted Dr. Pran Gopal Dutt, the vice chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), as they...

Treasury forms on sale outside bank

2010-09-30 00:00:00

ON September 26, I went to a branch of Sonali Bank at Laldighi in Chittagong to deposit money through Treasury Form. I requested one of the bank staff to give me a set of Treasury Forms. The official without any...

Driving school in every district

2010-09-30 00:00:00

A large number of people in this country are financially poor. The democratically elected government has a special responsibility to facilitate improvement in their economic conditions. Different measures can be taken to raise their level of income earnings. One such...

BCB names men's, women's teams for 16th Asian Games

2010-09-30 00:00:00

Bangladesh Cricket Board on Tuesday announced 15-member men's and women's cricket teams for the 16th Asian Games to be held in Guangzhou, China in November this year, reports UNB. Mohammad Ashraful will lead the men's team while Salma Khatun the...

Salman Butt appeals against ICC ban

2010-09-30 00:00:00

LONDON, Sept 29 (AFP): Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt has appealed against his provisional suspension from cricket over spot-fixing allegations, International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat said Wednesday. Butt, together with fast bowlers Mohammad Aamer and Mohammad Asif,...

Chelsea, Arsenal march on in Champions League

2010-09-30 00:00:00

PARIS, Sept 29 (AFP): Chelsea and Arsenal maintained their perfect records to edge closer to the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday, while Europe's elite club competition revelled in a little Brazilian magic. Chelsea handed former player Didier Deschamps a...

Vuvuzelas making a comeback, at C'wealth Games

2010-09-30 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Sept 29 (AP): The Commonwealth Games could end up sounding an awful lot like the football World Cup.Vuvuzelas, the long plastic horns that created a constant din at games during this year's World Cup in South Africa, are...

US Open winner Clijsters withdraws from China Open

2010-09-30 00:00:00

BEIJING, Sept 29 (AFP): US Open champion Kim Clijsters has withdrawn from next month's China Open to recover from foot surgery, the Belgian superstar announced on her website. "I am very sorry to have to cancel for Beijing," said Clijsters,...

Indian board set to oust Modi

2010-09-30 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Sept 29 (AFP): Suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Lalit Modi will be stripped of his posts by the country's powerful cricket board on Wednesday, an official said, capping his incredible demise. Modi was suspended as the IPL chairman...

Energy crisis keeps investors at bay in N-W regions

2010-09-30 00:00:00

Our Correspondent DINAJPUR, Sept 29: The investors and enterprisers from home and abroad keen to set up industries in the country's northwestern region stay away due to acute energy problems. There is a bright prospect for industries including agro based,...

Rangpur garments being Exported to India

2010-09-30 00:00:00

Our Correspondent RANGPUR, Sept 29: Garment products made in Rangpur are now being exported to India taking advantage of the South Asia Free Trade Area agreement. Tariqul Islam, along with his two friends Mominur Rahman and Barkutulla set up two...

‘Improved infrastructures ensure quality education’

2010-09-30 00:00:00

GAIBANDHA, Sept 29 (BSS): State Minister for Primary and Mass Education M. Motahar Hossain Tuesday said improved infrastructures at academic institutions help the students ensure the quality education to a great extent side by side with providing good teaching to...