CAPE TOWN, June 17 (AFP): England are in a combative mood ahead of their must-win World Cup encounter with Algeria Friday, with the return of Gareth Barry a boost to their confidence.Fabio Capello's superstar team go into the Group C...
RUSTENBURG, June 17 (AFP): Wayne Rooney has vowed to achieve redemption for his red card exit from the last World Cup by firing England into the knockout stages of this tournament.The Manchester United striker failed to do himself justice in...
PORT ELIZABETH, June 17 (AFP): Serbia are hurting after their opening defeat to Ghana and must show no fear if they are to stop 'machine-like' Germany here on Friday, striker Milan Jovanovic says.Germany, arguably the team of the tournament at...
The current parliament that started its journey with a 'Charter for Change' to implement 'Vision-2021' has passed 93 laws in 18 months.The first session of the Jatiya Sangsad began on January 25, 2009 following formation of government by the grand...
CHITTAGONG, June 17 (bdnews24.com): Followers of two Awami League (AL)-backed councillor candidates at Ward 32 in Andarkilla clashed twice this morning as the Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) polls began. The first clash occurred between supporters of candidates Jaharlal Hajari and...
FE ReportAwami League lawmaker Junaid Ahmed Polok Thursday said the government should have proper human resources planning for future development of the country.He was taking part at the 2010-11 budget discussion at parliament. "We need to know how many people...
FE ReportJatiya Nirbachan Parjobekkhon Parishad (JANIPOP) observed the election to the Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) Thursday and reported the election was impartial and free.Six teams of JANIPOP, each consisting of five members and led by parishad Chairman and Founder Prof...
RU CorrespondentRAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, June 17: Motihar police arrested five leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) of Madar Bux Hall unit of Rajshahi University (RU) following an intra-party clash.The leaders and activists are Shah Newaz Tokon of the Sociology...
GOPALGANJ, June 17 (UNB): At least 50 activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) were injured in a factional clash during students' union election of Bangabandhu University College here today.Witnesses said rival BCL groups of Hamid and Ibrahim Khalil engaged in...
MYMENSINGH, June 17 (UNB): Teachers and students of Shaheed Syed Nazrul College in the district town Wednesday staged demonstration on Mymensingh-Tangail road demanding own land for the educational institution. They also put barricade on the road near the college for...
Bangladesh Army has taken initiatives to make the National Tree Plantation Campaign-2010 a success. As part of the initiative, Chief of Army Staff General Md Abdul Mubeen planted an Aurjun sapling on Army Central Mosque premises at Dhaka Cantonment Wednesday,...
FE ReportUrban planners have criticised the proposed budget for its inadequate focus on planned development of a large number of urban centres.It is highly imperative to stop incidents like Nimtoli fire, Begunbari building collapse and Cox's Bazar landslide, they added....
Our CorrespondentJESSORE, June 17: Four patients died in two days due to a work-stoppage enforced by doctors of 250-bed General Hospital of the district protesting against attack on one of their colleagues.The deceased were Runa Begum (18), wife of M...
FE ReportCommunication minister Syed Abul Hossain said the government will start a drive through 17 magistrates soon to take action against rogue transport drivers including those of CNG-run auto-rickshaws.The minister said this while responding to a question of Kamal Ahmed...
The present flood situation of Sylhet, Sunamganj and Moulvibazar is likely todeteriorate slightly as further moderately heavy rainfall over some places of North Eastern parts of Bangladesh and the adjoining parts of India during the next 24 hours is likely,...
FE ReportDistrict Manager of Ford Export Operations for the Southeast Asia region DJ Simpson arrived in Dhaka Wednesday for a three-day visit to explore more market opportunities for the US automobile giant's Ford vehicles. During the visit, Simpson would visit...
The National University (NU) of Bangladesh has announced improvement examinations for the students of sessions 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001.Students, who had obtained degree after appearing in three-year honours course's improvement exam and got 3rd division, are only eligible to...
NAOGAON, June 17 (BSS): Border Security Force (BSF) of India gunned down a Bangladeshi cattle trader on Ronchondi border under Dhamoirhat Upazila in the small hours of today, BDR sources said. The victim was identified as Abdul Motaleb, son of...
NARSINGDI, June 17 (UNB): Workers of Alijan Jute Mill went on a rampage Wednesday night demanding reopening of the jute mill and payment of their arrear salaries and allowances.The unruly workers entered the bungalow of Managing Director Nurul Islam at...
Nazmul AhsanThe government Thursday approved proposal to set up an office to deal with Public Private Partnership projects as part of its efforts to kick-start much-needed infrastructure schemes, officials said Thursday.The Cabinet led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made the...
FE ReportThe government implemented 68 per cent of the annual development programme (ADP) in the first 11 months this fiscal planning ministry officials said this week.Despite impressive performance by most of 10 largest spending sectors, the fifth highest funded power...
JOHANNESBURG, June 17 (Agencies): Gonzalo Higuain scored a hat trick and Argentina beat South Korea 4-1 at the World Cup Thursday, putting the South Americans on the brink of qualifying for the next round.Argentina took the lead in the 17th...
CHITTAGONG, June 17 (UNB): ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury backed by Awami League is leading over his rival Manjur Alam Manju backed by BNP in Chittagong City Corporation elections held Thursday.According to unofficial results of 55 centres out of 674, Mohiuddin secured...
FE ReportDecoding of jute genome would bring lustre back to the golden fibre, help it farm throughout the year, make it climate change-resistant and better its fibre quality, said the scientist who led the sequencing job.Dr Maqsudul Alam said local...
FE ReportTwo important cabinet ministers have apparently thrown challenges to each other over 'speedy progress' of more than US$ 2.0 billion's worth Dhaka elevated expressway project by 2013 with the finance minister saying it is 'highly ambitious' and the communications...
BLOEMFONTEIN, June 17 (AP): Greece claimed its first World Cup win, rallying to beat 10-man Nigeria 2-1 in a World Cup Group B match Thursday.Vassilis Torosidis poked home a loose ball in the 71st minute after a mistake from Nigeria...
FE Report Dhaka stocks rebounded Thursday, clawing back heavy losses in the previous session on securities regulator's latest move to restrict credit facilities.Volume of share transaction dipped as selling pressure eased anticipating entry of undisclosed money in the market combined...
Operations of the task force engaged to find out storehouses of chemicals in old Dhaka have been suspended for two months, said Industries Minister Dilip Barua Thursday. "The businessmen will have to remove their chemical storing places within this time...
A parliamentary watchdog has questioned the justification for initiating an amendment bill which would slash the powers of the BTRC. The parliamentary standing committee on posts and telecommunications ministry at its meeting Thursday did not make its recommendations on the...
Communication Minister Syed Abul Hossain told the House Thursday that the government has a plan to modernise the railway service. Responding to a question he said the PDPP has been sent to the Planning Commission for approval to launch electric...
© 2026 - All Rights with The Financial Express
