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For clean public toilets

2010-03-28 00:00:00

THE issue of clean public toilets recently came to focus in a newspaper report under the caption, 'More public toilets'. The issue was raised by Ms. Selina Akhter, out of her personal experience. It needs to be tackled without delay...

ICT in Bangladesh and its possibilities

2010-03-28 00:00:00

Shihabuddin Mahmud and Tahmina Afroz MomenIn Bangladesh, micro finance by Grameen Bank has set an example how poor women can contribute to income generation and become important in decision making. The huge women population can be used for agro-based industries...

Can consumers change the market?

2010-03-28 00:00:00

Nezam UddinDIFFERENT economic systems seeks to address the issue of unequal distribution of resources differently. Capitalism depends on market based solution.Socialism values centrally planned economy. The question is: in capitalism can the consumer really change the market? Can they influence...

Honest and efficient distribution of farming supports

2010-03-28 00:00:00

Abdul WahabTHE government is seen taking measures to keep the farmers motivated towards higher productivity. The slashing down of the prices of urea fertiliser was one of the immediate actions of this government on taking over. Recently, prices of some...

China, HK shares rise on rate views, Greece debt plan

2010-03-28 00:00:00

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, Mar 27 (Reuters): Shares in Hong Kong and China rose Friday, spurred by views that Beijing could delay its rate rise, while the move by the IMF and European nations to help Greece out of its debt woes...

Avian flu hits poultry farms in Nilphamari

2010-03-28 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentNILPHAMARI, Mar 27: Thousands of poultry birds affected by avian influenza viruses in the district were culled last week.Stamping out of 3,000 avian influenza affected poultry birds had been completed in a single farm in Ramnagar Union Parishad of...

Bank of India mops up $500m via bond issue

2010-03-28 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Mar 27 (PTI): Taking a cue from its bigger counterparts like State Bank of India and ICICI Bank, Government-owned lender, Bank of India has tapped the international market to raise $500-million through a bond issue.The bank today said that...

Uncertainty hits KSE index

2010-03-28 00:00:00

KARACHI, Mar 27 (Business Recorder): The Karachi share market on Friday witnessed mixed trend with the KSE-100 index oscillating between 10,178.96 points intra-day high and 10,109.43 points low due to investors' concerns over the uncertainty on political front. Late buying...

BPO, Banglalink arrange Electronic Money Transfer Service

2010-03-28 00:00:00

Bangladesh Post Office (BPO) entered into an agreement with Banglalink for providing network support to Electronic Money Transfer Service, said a press release.Additional Director General (Planning) of BPO AKM Shafiur Rahman and Chief Financial Officer of Banglalink Mohammad Osman signed...

Oil falls to $80

2010-03-28 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Reuters): Oil prices fell below $80 a barrel Friday after data showed the US. economy grew less than expected last quarter, and a plan to bail out Greece from a fiscal crisis failed to quell concern over fragile...

Desperate search for export diversification

2010-03-28 00:00:00

Continued from page 9Other than RMG, there are plenty of export opportunities for the highly prospective agro-products, leather industries, pharmaceutical industries, ceramic industries, light engineering industries, computer software, electric and electronic products, tea, jute, handicrafts, wooden furniture and products of...

Allawi hails Iraq election victory, begins coalition talks

2010-03-28 00:00:00

BAGHDAD, Mar 27 (AP): Former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said Saturday his secular political alliance is open to bringing any of his rivals into a governing coalition that can restore Iraq's place in the Arab and Muslim world after years...

India tests two N-capable missiles

2010-03-28 00:00:00

BHUBANESWAR, India, Mar 27 (AFP): India successfully tested two short-range nuclear-capable missiles from two sites off its eastern coast Saturday, a defence ministry official said.India, which tested nuclear weapons in 1998, has developed a series of nuclear and conventional missile...

UN chief urges Arabs to back Mideast 'proximity' talks

2010-03-28 00:00:00

SIRTE, Libya, Mar 27 (AFP): UN chief Ban Ki-moon Saturday urged Arab leaders meeting in Libya to support US-led efforts to facilitate indirect "proximity" peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians."My message to you is that, whatever our concerns, there...

Republicans force new vote on Obama health care bill

2010-03-28 00:00:00

The surprise decision set the stage for another contentious ballot in the House, which narrowly passed the measure amid acrimonious scenes Sunday, reports Internet.It means the finishing touches to the bill signed into law by the president on Tuesday could...

news digest

2010-03-28 00:00:00

46 missing after S Korea warship sinks near North borderSEOUL, Mar 27 : Almost 50 sailors were missing after a South Korean warship sank near the tense border with North Korea, the military said Saturday, but officials said there was...

Be attentive to retain all points from class lectures

2010-03-28 00:00:00

M A IslamTHE academic success of students depends on holistic efforts. Studying on one's own, attending classes effectively, getting prepared for the exams-all play vital role. Of these, attending classes regularly and attentively is very important. Any student who attends...

Tips for the HSC examinees

2010-03-28 00:00:00

FE SpecialDEAR HSC examinees, your exams are very near. I hope your preparation for the examination is about to be complete. It is very important that you keep an eye on making handwriting fast, beautiful and make same standard of...

Desperate search for alternatives

2010-03-28 00:00:00

FE ReportDependency on apparel export in the post-recession global economy has exposed Bangladesh's export earning to market vulnerability, pleading the government as well as related trade bodies to a desperate search for alternatives.According to data revealed by the state-run Export...

Mutual Trust Bank launches risk management unit

2010-03-28 00:00:00

FE ReportMutual Trust Bank Ltd (MTB) has recently created a separate risk management unit (RMU) to focus on all the risk areas of the bank, said a press release. SK Sur Chowdhury, general manager, department of offsite supervision, Bangladesh Bank,...

ITS to create enormous benefits: CSE

2010-03-28 00:00:00

FE ReportThe Internet Trading Service of Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) has brought the market to the finger tips of general investors," CSE Vice President Al Maruf Khan said Saturday."In a horrible traffic condition in Dhaka city, it may be extremely...

CBC workshop for corporate clients

2010-03-28 00:00:00

FE ReportCommercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, Bangladesh Operations has taken over an awareness programme for its valued corporate clients to enhance the knowledge of their staff members in regard to the matters relating to operational risk while handling cash and...

Manpower export to S Korea to pick up again next month

2010-03-28 00:00:00

A Z M AnasMigration of Bangladeshi workers to South Korea will pick up again as Seoul is unveiling quota next month for labour exporting nations including Bangladesh under its special job scheme, officials said Wednesday.South Korean companies, hammered by the...

Indonesian investment in potential sectors sought

2010-03-28 00:00:00

FE Report President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Abul Kasem Khan has sought Indonesian investment in the potential sectors like communication, paper manufacturing, tourism and power of Bangladesh. He was talking to Zet Mirzal Zainuddin, ambassador of...

Furniture fair 2010 kicks off tomorrow

2010-03-28 00:00:00

FE ReportThe eighth national furniture fair 2010 with a slogan "Amar Desh Amar Asha, Deshio Furniture Shajabo Basha" will kick off tomorrow (Monday) at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre."The aim of the fair is to increase market awareness and tap the...

Call to invest in IT sector

2010-03-28 00:00:00

DU CorrespondentScience and ICT Minister Yeafes Osman Saturday made a clarion call to the country's entrepreneurs and financiers to invest in information technology (IT) sector to deliver the excellence of science to the doorsteps of people. "Come forward with your...

Enhanced pvt engagement in power sector stressed

2010-03-28 00:00:00

FE ReportThe private enterprises need to be involved more in power sector to boost generation, transmission and distribution, speakers at a seminar in the city said Thursday."The government alone will not be able to solve the current power crisis, and...

Miscreants paralyse Gem Jute mills

2010-03-28 00:00:00

FE ReportThe largest jute mills in North Bengal was forced to stop production Wednesday for the fourth time in six months by local miscreants. The hoodlums reportedly barred workers, employees and cargo trucks from entering the Gem Jute Ltd at...

Bangladesh fail to dominate in Indo-Bangla Games

2010-03-28 00:00:00

AHM Mahmodul Hoque from KolkataWest Bengal, the host of the Indo-Bangla Games established their supremacy after wining 34 gold, 27 silver while Bangladesh took their second position after winning 27 gold, 31 silver and 24 bronze in the 3rd Indo-Bangladesh...

Bangladesh set supremacy in swimming

2010-03-28 00:00:00

FE RepotBangladesh established supremacy after wining six gold medals in swimming out of seven of the day's gold deciding events of the three-day-long 3rd Indo-Bangladesh Bangla Games 2010 held in Kolkata Thursday. The gold winners (swimming events) of the games...