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2010-06-15 00:00:00

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Asian stocks at one-month high, euro bounces

2010-06-15 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, June 14 (Agencies): Asian stocks rose to a one-month high Monday, led by a rally in the technology sector, while the euro rebounded in thin trade, squeezed higher by dealers closing out of bets against the currency. Global equities...

Rapport holds training course

2010-06-15 00:00:00

Rapport Bangladesh Limited organised a day-long training course on "Developing Job Description" at a city hotel recently, said a press release. The programme was participated by senior and mid-level managers and executives of Partex Holdings, Ayurvedia Pharmacy (Dacca) Ltd, Hazi...

Petrobras set for $25b share sale

2010-06-15 00:00:00

LONDON, June 14 (Reuters): Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras is preparing a share sale to raise an estimated $25 billion to fund the development of the country's vast subsalt oil reserves, the Financial Times reported Monday.Details of the rights issue...

Stock futures rise, point to higher opening

2010-06-15 00:00:00

NEW YORK, June14 (AP): Stocks are set to open the week higher, building on their first winning week in a month. Futures rose Monday following signs that Europe's economy is still growing.Major European markets all rose after a report showed...

Fosun buys 7pc Club Med stake

2010-06-15 00:00:00

PARIS, June 14 (AFP): Chinese investment company Fosun bought a seven-per cent stake in French leisure group Club Med, which is looking to tap the growing Chinese tourism market, the two companies said Sunday."Fosun has acquired 7.1 per cent of...

Sensex trading higher as Asia gains

2010-06-15 00:00:00

MUMBAI, June 14 (Economic Times): A benchmark index for Indian equities Monday pared some opening gains but was trading higher amid positive cues from other Asian markets. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened...

‘Monitor-Malaysian palm oil chef of the year-2010’ contest begins

2010-06-15 00:00:00

Nationwide premier culinary competition 'Monitor-Malaysian palm oil chef of the year-2010' began and will remain open for participation until July 20, said a press release.Kazi Wahidul Alam, editor of The Bangladesh Monitor and chairman of the competition, formally launched it...

Oil moves up along rising stocks in Asia

2010-06-15 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, June 14 (Commodity Online): World oil prices advanced above $74 a barrel in Asian trade Monday mainly after equity markets surged in the region. Light sweet crude for July delivery was seen trading at $ 74.71 a barrel at...

US finds $1 trillion of resources in Afghanistan

2010-06-15 00:00:00

NEW YORK, June 14 (Bloomberg): The United States government found almost $1 trillion of mineral deposits, including iron ore, copper and lithium, in Afghanistan, the New York Times said, citing Pentagon documents and General David Petraeus. The Pentagon business development...

Tokyo steel cuts prices for first time in six months

2010-06-15 00:00:00

TOKYO, June 14 (Bloomberg): Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co, Japan's largest electric-furnace mill, cut prices by as much as 12 per cent for July contracts, the first reduction in six months, as price competition with Asian mills intensified and costs fell....

Gold gains in London on increasing commodities, haven demand

2010-06-15 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, June 14 (Bloomberg): Gold rose for a second day in London on increasing demand for commodities and on speculation that demand for bullion as a haven investment will continue. All six main industrial metals on the London Metal Exchange...

exchange rate

2010-06-15 00:00:00

  Exchange Rate                                June 14, Monday  The following were the commercial banks' rates to public for some selectedforeign currencies with Bangladesh Taka in cash transaction MondaySelling rates to public (outward remittance)BankUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSCBsSonali Bank69.550085.1494101.83870.764661.051467.861959.8744Agrani Bank69.550085.2771102.10130.767060.964167.781259.6487FCBsStanChart69.6787.16101.080.7961.0666.3758.97HSBC 69.623085.2818102.49670.784060.979966.652357.9232Citibank naNANANANANANANABank of Ceylon69.640086.6764103.90540.786362.062268.381862.3974PCBsUttara Bank69.600085.5696102.08900.772160.905367.867259.8833AB Bank69.650085.3168102.84490.7825NANANABuying rates ...

Corpses in Osh streets as Kyrgyzstan fighting rages

2010-06-15 00:00:00

OSH, Kyrgyzstan, June 14 (AFP): Deadly gun battles raged in the Kyrgyzstan city of Osh where bodies littered the streets and tens of thousands fled escalating clashes between rival ethnic groups.Charred corpses lay unattended in an ethnic Uzbek shop destroyed...

US discovers stunning mineral wealth in Afghanistan

2010-06-15 00:00:00

KABUL, June 14 (AFP): Afghanistan has nearly one trillion dollars in mineral deposits, according to a US study, but there are doubts the war-torn and graft-prone country can manage the windfall offered by the untapped riches.President Hamid Karzai said in...

EU seeks ways to stop Iran's N programme

2010-06-15 00:00:00

LUXEMBOURG, June 14 (AFP): EU foreign ministers examined Monday how they can go further than new UN sanctions in putting pressure on Iran to stop its nuclear programme, while holding a hand out for talks.British Foreign Secretary William Hague, attending...

S Korea vows to stick to stern North policy

2010-06-15 00:00:00

SEOUL, June 14 (AFP): South Korea Monday vowed a stern response to North Korea's alleged sinking of a warship despite new threats from the North, as the two sides prepared to make their case to the United Nations.President Lee Myung-Bak,...

Indian forces to break Guwahati blockade

2010-06-15 00:00:00

GUWAHATI, June 14 (AFP): India will send paramilitary troops Tuesday to end a blockade of a northeastern state by tribal groups that has cut food and medical supplies for over two months, a top official said.Several Naga tribal groups have...

Israel ready to ease entry of goods into Gaza

2010-06-15 00:00:00

LUXEMBOURG, June 14 (AFP): Israel has indicated that it is ready to ease the entry of goods into the Palestinian Gaza Strip, an EU diplomat said Monday.Israel is showing willingness to significantly ease its Gaza blockade following international concern over...

Iraq parliament opens 3 months after polls

2010-06-15 00:00:00

BAGHDAD, June 14 (AFP): Iraq moved to bolster its shaky democracy Monday with the opening of its second parliament since the US-led ouster of Saddam Hussein in 2003, more than three months after an election stalemate.A rousing rendition of the...

Late Kuyt strike helps sink Denmark

2010-06-15 00:00:00

JOHANNESBURG, June 14 (AFP): The Netherlands got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start Monday with a 2-0 victory over Denmark thanks to an own-goal and a late tap-in from Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt.The star-studded Dutch are among the...

Germans eye Serbs after Aussies rout

2010-06-15 00:00:00

JOHANNESBURG, June 14 (AFP): Germany captain Philipp Lahm said his side were now focused Friday's opponents Serbia and securing their place in the last 16 after a 4-0 rout of 10-man Australia.A win over the Serbs in Port Elizabeth would...

DPRK eye shock win against Brazil

2010-06-15 00:00:00

JOHANNESBURG, June 14 (AFP): North Korean coach Kim Jong-Hun said Monday he is plotting one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when his side take on five-time champions Brazil in their opener. The reclusive North Koreans are the...

FIFA rules out vuvuzela red card

2010-06-15 00:00:00

JOHANNESBURG, June 14 (AFP): FIFA Monday ruled out a ban on the vuvuzela horns which have been driving some players and broadcasters mad at the World Cup, as the makers revealed they had designed a toned-down version.After the chairman of...

Frei and Behrami out of Spanish clash

2010-06-15 00:00:00

JOHANNESBURG, June 14 (AFP): Switzerland will be missing key players, captain Alexander Frei and midfielder Valon Behrami, for their World Cup opening match against European champions Spain, Swiss coach Ottmar Hitzfeld announced Monday.Hitzfeld - who has been in the post...

Britain's Princes William, Harry on southern Africa visit

2010-06-15 00:00:00

LONDON, June 14 (AFP): Britain's Princes William and Harry began a six-day joint tour of southern Africa Monday, which will see the brothers combine the football World Cup with charity and conservation visits.William, 27, and Harry, 25, second and third...

‘Look and learn from Messi’

2010-06-15 00:00:00

GEORGE, June 14 (AFP): Former Japan coach Philippe Troussier has urged the Blue Samurai to look at Argentine star striker Lionel Messi and stop whining about their physical size at the World Cup."It is not basketball we are talking about...

Portugal, Ivory Coast set for key clash

2010-06-15 00:00:00

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, June 14 (AFP): Two of the world's finest footballers were set to grace the World Cup stage here Tuesday as Portugal open their campaign against top African hopes Ivory Coast.Cristiano Ronaldo and Didier Drogba will be...

Tax proposals to hinder capital market growth

2010-06-15 00:00:00

FE ReportChittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) has opposed some of the budget proposals, saying proposed tax at source on brokerage commissions and capital gain tax on institutional investors would hold back the growth of the market."The proposals will affect the market...

MTB inaugurates first solar energy driven bank branch in Pabna

2010-06-15 00:00:00

Mutual Trust Bank Ltd (MTB) has opened the country's first ever solar energy driven SME/Agri branch at Ishwardi in Pabna Monday, said a press release. MTB Chairman Samson H Chowdhury formally inaugurated the branch at a simple ceremony. MTB Founding...