Maswood Alam Khan Known of late as tigers in the cricket world, also known as indolent and shirkers in the extreme, we, Bangladeshis, frankly speaking, sometimes behave exactly like chameleons. Surprisingly, some of our people, after the tragedies of Begunbari...
The Information Minister told parliament the other day that the government had not shut down the Bengali daily Amar Desh and that it was the deputy commissioner of Dhaka who had ordered its closure for alleged violation of the publication...
I often visit Uttara's sector 4. It is a great neighbourhood and the field in the middle is a great place for children as well as older people to do physical exercise and so on. It is also a quiet...
For want of fire extinguishers terrible tragedies may occur at any time anywhere. After Dhaka's Japan Garden City caught fire and a number of lives were lost, our fire department personnel said if there were fire extinguishers in the right...
Md. Abdul JabbarThe impact of the western economic recession on our country is evident. The countries that are dependent on exports to USA and European markets have been severely affected by this recession. The crisis has its impact on growth...
Md. Joynal AbdinBangladesh is a land of opportunity with cheap hardworking labour force, low utility charges, two sea ports, long-term tax holiday, 100% repatriation facility, and easy access to largest regional market to India and China. Besides, there are monetary...
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SINGAPORE, June 9 (Reuters): Most Asian stock markets clawed back early losses Wednesday and the euro stabilised as news of stronger-than-expected exports from China offset worries that Europe's debt problems will stifle demand for Asian goods. The Chinese numbers also...
FE ReportThe Carlson Hotels, USA-based global hospitality and travel company, has signed a Development Services Agreement for the second Radisson hotel in Cox's Bazar.The 250-room Radisson Hotel Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2013....
A ten member delegation of Bangladesh Indenting Agents' Association (BIAA) led by its President Shabbir Ahmed Khan returned to Dhaka Monday from Kunming, China after attending the 5th China South Asian Business Forum and 18th Kunming Export Import Fair.The opening...
NEW DELHI, June 9 (PTI): Country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) today said it was planning to mop up Rs 200 billion from rights issue by this fiscal end."We are expecting to raise Rs 200 billion from rights...
ISLAMABAD, June 9 (Business Recorder): The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 280 companies during May 2010. The total corporate portfolio as on May 31, 2010 comprises 55,795 companies. According to an announcement of the SECP here Tuesday,...
Sheikh Shahariar ZamanShipping ministry is going to appoint a private operator at the Akhaura land port to facilitate shipment of goods to Tripura in India."The ministry is going to float tender to appoint the operator very soon as we need...
LONDON, June 9 (Bloomberg): Copper may fall as much as 28 per cent in the third quarter, creating a "great opportunity" to buy as prices are expected to move higher in the fourth quarter, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB said. Copper...
Cathay Pacific Airways is featuring a variety of its "Cathay Pacific Signature Dishes" on flights this year, bringing to Hong Kong passengers a true taste of home as they enjoy classic local dishes during their journeys, and at the same...
SINGAPORE, June 9 (Commodity Online): Gold prices continued its northern journey in Asian trade Wednesday as concerns over European debt crisis escalated. Gold for immediate delivery was seen trading at $ 1237.43 an ounce at 11.00 am Singapore time while...
Meena Bazar has started Flexi load and bill pay services of Grameen Phone at all its outlets for the convenience of the customers. Meena Bazar is the first superstore chain in Bangladesh to provide this sort of services within the...
Market was quite strong as the sale progressed and most prices were firm towards the close. There was hardly any withdrawal. Blenders were operating in greater strength while there was more interest from the loose tea buyers. There was no...
SINGAPORE, June 9 (Commodity Online): Global oil prices extended gains above $72 in Asian trade Wednesday mainly after reports of decline in US crude stocks. Light sweet crude for July delivery was seen trading at $72.51 a barrel at 11.00...
TOKYO, June 9 (Bloomberg): Rubber declined to a three-week low on concern that demand may weaken if Europe's debt crisis worsens and as supplies from Thailand increased. Futures in Tokyo decreased as much as 3.2 per cent to the lowest...
Exchange Rate June 09, Wednesday The following were the commercial banks' rates to public for some selectedforeign currencies with Bangladesh Taka in cash transaction WednesdaySelling rates to public (outward remittance)BankUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSCBsSonali Bank69.550083.5348100.68130.767960.601566.620057.5119Agrani Bank69.550083.4401100.67890.770560.553966.596557.3605FCBsStanChart69.6787.16101.080.7961.0666.3758.97HSBC 69.624085.3698102.89130.782060.646866.337757.8118Citibank naNANANANANANANABank of Ceylon69.640085.0608102.66580.789761.606567.103560.0297PCBsUttara Bank69.600086.3666102.64820.769460.482567.402659.1843AB Bank69.650084.8234101.83720.7799NANANABuying rates ...
VIENNA, June 9 (AFP): The United States (US), France and Russia seemed to reject Wednesday Iran's proposals for a nuclear fuel swap, saying it did not build enough confidence about the peaceful nature of Tehran's atomic programme.The three powers --...
SEOUL, June 9 (AFP): North Korea warned the UN Wednesday of 'serious' consequences for peace if it debates an alleged torpedo attack on a South Korean warship without letting the North's investigators examine the evidence.South Korea, the United States and...
Negotiations have been going on under the radar since last week to ease the blockade on Gaza and alleviate the difficulties faced by its population, the UK Telegraph reported Wednesday, citing Western officials, reports Internet.According to the report, a confidential...
KABUL, June 9 (AFP): Militants shot down a NATO helicopter in southern Afghanistan Wednesday, killing four soldiers and bringing to 23 the number of foreign troops killed in escalating violence so far this week.The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) helicopter...
ISLAMABAD, June 9 (AFP): Gunmen attacked military vehicles and goods destined for NATO in Afghanistan, torching up to 60 trailers and killing seven people in an unprecedented assault near Islamabad, police said Wednesday.The overnight attack was the first on NATO...
ALMATY, June 9 (Reuters): The leaders of Russia and China will discuss global financial markets and tensions on the Korean peninsula during the annual summit of a regional security grouping Thursday, a Kremlin source said.But Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, facing...
JOHANNESBURG, June 9 (AFP): South Africa whipped itself into a World Cup frenzy Wednesday as the national side paraded through Johannesburg and holders Italy flew in to defend their crown, two days before the kick-off.Tens of thousands lined the streets...
Rais of Bangladesh Biman and Elina of Narayanganj District earned double crown in the Citycell 30th National Badminton Championship winning both the singles and doubles titles of the meet at the NSC Wooden Floor Gymnasium in city Wednesday, reports UNB....
A delegation of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), led by BCB Director Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu, handed over replicas of five cricket bats to the Secretary General of Bangladesh Olympic Association M Kutubuddin Ahmed at the BOA Bhaban Wednesday, reports UNB.The...
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