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The people want a good national budget

2010-03-29 00:00:00

The Jatiya Sangsad should pass a national budget which will benefit the people of the country. Many people are facing a lot of problems in investing and utilising their untaxed money. A way should be found out to facilitate proper...

Reforms, passion and buttheads

2010-03-29 00:00:00

Fazal M. KamalFINALLY passion, promises, politics and principles came together as the healthcare reform bill was passed by the legislature and then signed into law by President Barack Obama this past week. This triumph brought to a culmination the U.S....

e-governance can enhance efficiency, productivity and transparency

2010-03-29 00:00:00

Shihabuddin Mahmud and Tahmina Afroz MomenTHERE has been an explosion of information, offering opportunities for acquiring knowledge and doing research in all disciplines. People have access to libraries, books and journals through internet. Distance education and virtual teachers are made...

Correction

2010-03-29 00:00:00

The first part of the article, "ICT in Bangladesh and its possibilities," was published on March 28, 2010. The writers were not correctly introduced there. Dr. Mahmud is an Assistant Professor, College of Architecture and Planning, King Faisal University, KSA...

Five of 10 cos shed Rs 320b in m-cap, NMDC biggest loser

2010-03-29 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Mar 28 (PTI): Five of the top 10 Sensex stocks lost a whopping Rs 320 billion in their market capitalisation past week even as the benchmark Sensex rose to a two-month high in the same period.State-run mining major NMDC...

Ericsson chief targets $200b services market

2010-03-29 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Mar 28 (Bloomberg): Ericsson AB Chief Executive Officer Hans Vestberg said he is targeting a $200 billion services market that's still mostly untapped to boost sales growth at the world's largest mobile-phone network maker. Two-thirds of the global...

Aktel now Robi

2010-03-29 00:00:00

Continued from page 9country including in Chittagong to mark the 'historic' transition.Explaining about the re-branding, Axiata (Bangladesh) Ltd Managing Director and CEO Michael Kuehner said, "We aim to develop an emotional link with the culture and roots of this nation....

Geely, Ford sign Volvo accord

2010-03-29 00:00:00

BEIJING, Mar 28 (Reuters): Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, China's largest private-run car maker, schedule to sign an agreement Sunday with Ford Motor to buy the carmaker's Volvo car unit, a Volvo spokesman said Saturday.Geely and Ford plan to announce the...

Brenntag sets IPO issue price at 50 euro/share

2010-03-29 00:00:00

FRunkfurt, Mar 28 (Reuters): Brenntag BRNGn.DE BREHO.UL, the world's largest chemical distributor, will issue shares in its initial public offering (IPO) at 50 euros ($66.65) apiece for a total issue value of 747.5 million euros.Brenntag, founded in 1874 as an...

Equity market gets $9.5m investment

2010-03-29 00:00:00

KARACHI, Mar 28 (Business Recorder): Foreign investors' interest continued at the equity market during the week ended on March 26, 2010 with net buying of shares worth $9.5 million. According to National Clearing Company of Pakistan (NCCP) data, the inflow...

Pakistan keeps benchmark rate unchanged for 2nd time in 2010

2010-03-29 00:00:00

KARACHI, March 28 (Bloomberg): Pakistan's central bank refrained from cutting its benchmark interest rate as inflation of above 13 per cent prevents it from reducing borrowing costs to spur economic growth.The State Bank of Pakistan maintained its discount rate at...

Gold price climbs to $1,096

2010-03-29 00:00:00

LONDON, MAR 28 (Agencies): The gold price climbed $6 to $1,096 as the price of gold was buoyed by a recovery in the euro currency against the US. dollar in overnight trading. After displaying its resiliency yesterday in the face...

exchange rate

2010-03-29 00:00:00

March 28, Sunday The following were the commercial banks' rates to public for some selectedforeign currencies with Bangladesh Taka in cash transaction SundaySelling rates to public (outward remittance)BankUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSCBsSonali Bank69.550093.7539103.93040.759465.613268.080063.1736Agrani Bank69.550093.5944103.62090.762165.597467.984963.0010FCBsStanChartNANANANANANANAHSBC 69.583295.1803105.91390.791466.357168.750064.5428Citibank naNANANANANANANABank of Ceylon69.590095.1808105.22270.779966.574268.446965.2267PCBsUttara Bank69.550093.5647104.10440.772065.044868.296063.6613AB Bank69.600094.9033105.02220.7708NANANABuying rates  from public (inward remittance)SCBsUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSonali...

Thai PM meets 'red shirt' protesters

2010-03-29 00:00:00

Thailand's prime minister has opened negotiations with a protest movement calling for the government to step down and 'restore peace', reports Aljazeera.Abhisit Vejjajiva agreed to meet leaders of the so-called red shirts' on Sunday for talks that were broadcast live...

Over 300 killed in Congo raid

2010-03-29 00:00:00

KINSHASA, Mar 28 (AFP): Ugandan LRA rebels killed at least 321 civilians in a previously unreported 'well-planned' four-day attack on villages in the DR Congo last December, Human Rights Watch said Sunday.In a report released in Kampala, HRW said 250...

Obama announces 15 recess appointments

2010-03-29 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Mar 28 (AP): Fed up with waiting, President Barack Obama announced Saturday he would bypass a vacationing Senate and name 15 people to key administration jobs, wielding for the first time the blunt political tool known as the recess...

Israeli bulldozers cross into Gaza

2010-03-29 00:00:00

GAZA CITY, Mar 28 (AFP): Several Israeli armoured vehicles including bulldozers entered Gaza Sunday apparently to destroy tunnels near the site of deadly weekend clashes, according to witnesses.The forces moved around 500 metres (yards) inside Gaza, dug large trenches and...

news digest

2010-03-29 00:00:00

US missile strike kills four in PakistanPESHAWAR, Mar 28: A US drone fired two missiles into compounds in Pakistan's northwestern border area near Afghanistan killing four people late Saturday, security officials said, as military activity intensified in the area. US...

HIGHLIGHTS

2010-03-29 00:00:00

Behind Enemy Lines: ColombiaOn STAR Movies Monday at 7:00 pm Colombia is in chaos, caught in a bitter war between its government and insurgent guerillas. A team of U.S. Navy SEALS is sent on a secret mission to observe a...

Monday

2010-03-29 00:00:00

ATN BANGLAAm07:00 Sangbad 07:30 Positive Bangladesh08:00 Sangbad08:15 Ajker Shongbadpotro08:30 Drama Serial- Kagojer Ghor09:00 News Bulletins09:10 Kande Amar Ma09:15 Tatka National Dance Star10:00 Sangbad10:30 Talk show - Hello Bangladesh11:00 Sangbad 11:05 Asian City Vision 202011:30 Notun Chobir Gan12:00 Sangbad Bulletins12:15 Motamot01:00...

2nd phase of Citycell BangladeshLeague begins today

2010-03-29 00:00:00

The second phase of the Citycell Bangladesh League begins today (Monday) at four separate venues across the country, reports UNB.Opening day's matches: Holders Dhaka Abahani Limited vs Sylhet Beanibazar SC at 5:00pm (Sylhet Stadium), Feni Soccer Club vs Dhaka Mohammedan...

Taylor blazes hundred but can't burn off Australia

2010-03-29 00:00:00

HAMILTON (New Zealand), Mar 28 (cricinfo): Ross Taylor raced to New Zealand's fastest Test century but the hosts failed to support their red-hot team-mate and the sides finished almost level after two days. New Zealand earned a slender 33-run advantage...

Federer opens with comfortable win as Murray crashes

2010-03-29 00:00:00

MIAMI, Mar 28 (AFP): Roger Federer preserved dignity among the elite at the Miami Masters Saturday, earning a comfortable opening victory after world number three Andy Murray crashed out to unheralded Mardy Fish. World number one and top seed Federer...

Rehabilitation of fishermen begins to save Jatka

2010-03-29 00:00:00

SHARIATPUR, March 28 (BSS): The implementation of a four- month relief and rehabilitation programme for 11,000 families of fishermen has started in the district to encourage them to refrain from catching Jatka [hilsha fry] from February to May.The government has...

India, Bangladesh to work jointly on Sunderbans

2010-03-29 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Mar 28 (BSS): India and Bangladesh will launch a joint programme, the first such in South Asia, to save the Sunderbans from the onslaught of climate change. The Sunderbans, a world heritage site, is spread over 10,000 kilometres...

UP chairman, his associate stabbed to death

2010-03-29 00:00:00

DINAJPUR, Mar 28 (UNB): Two people, including a UP chairman, were killed in an attack by some unidentified assailants at Rambhadrapur in Nababganj Upazila Saturday.The deceased were identified as Binodnagar union parishad chairman Sirajul Islam (45) and his associate Enamul...

Muggers kill army man

2010-03-29 00:00:00

RANGPUR, Mar 28 (UNB): An army man was killed in an attack by muggers at Ganeshpur in the town early Sunday.The deceased was identified as Abdul Ahad (30) a sepoy posted at Matiranga camp in Khagrachhari. He hailed from Tangail....

Death anniversary of Prof Asad observed

2010-03-29 00:00:00

DU CorrespondentThe second death anniversary of Prof Mohammad Asaduzzaman was observed Sunday. Marking the day, Prof Mohammad Asaduzzaman Foundation held a discussion at Dhaka University (DU) Senate Bhaban and published a memorial book on Prof Asad. A large number of...

Days spent working in rural areas to be considered for govt officials' promotion: PM

2010-03-29 00:00:00

The number of working days spent in the rural areas from now on will be considered as one of the major elements before government workers are considered for promotion in their jobs, reports UNB.Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina said this...

Khaleda starts national tour today

2010-03-29 00:00:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson and leader of the opposition Khaleda Zia will start her nationwide tour with addressing a public grand rally at the historic Laldighi Maidan in Chittagong today (Monday), reports UNB. The grand rally will be held...