Shahiduzzaman KhanLoad-shedding across the country turned out to be severe again in the last few days as power generation was reduced considerably following shutdown of Ashuganj Power Station following a fire, and also because other plants are not being supplied...
Dr Mohammed HossainWORKING in Qatar as an expatriate, I have the understanding that Bangladesh's diplomatic relationship with the Middle East countries lacks professional handling. It does not help us protect our interest or create a good environment for our workers....
SEC issued letter to brokerage houses not to encourage small and medium investors by spreading rumours to do trade. This kind of supervision is really appreciable. From last few weeks trading of DSE and CSE is in a bearish trend....
Projections are that by 2080 Bangladesh's population would double if its current rate of growth persists. How are we going to accommodate so many people in this small country? Hard observers at field levels know it that the official family...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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