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2010-05-11 00:00:00

Ten Pak soldiers, 30 Taliban killed in clashKALAYA, Pakistan, May 10: Ten soldiers and 30 Taliban militants were killed in a clash Monday after the militants ambushed a military search team in Pakistan's Orakzai region, a government official said.In recent...

MSC win prestigious tie against Sheikh Russell

2010-05-11 00:00:00

Dhaka's Mohammedan Sporting Club maintained their number two position at the points table as they came from behind to record an emphatic 2-1 victory over Sheikh Russell Krira Chakra in the Citycell Bangladesh League match held at the Bangabandhu National...

Clarke excited by Aussie recovery

2010-05-11 00:00:00

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 10 (AFP): Michael Clarke was excited about the way Australia recovered from a shaky position to trample Sri Lanka by 81 runs in the World Twenty20 Sunday.The Aussies followed up a rescue act from Cameron White with...

Chinese Taipei stun Bangladesh

2010-05-11 00:00:00

Chinese Taipei shocked hosts Bangladesh 7-5 as they came from 2-0 down to take the pole position of the point table of the Robi Asian Games Hockey Qualifiers at the Moulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium in the city Monday, reports BSS.Physical...

Beckham to boost England 2018 WC bid

2010-05-11 00:00:00

LONDON, May 10 (AFP): Former skipper David Beckham will personally deliver England's bid book to host the 2018 World Cup to FIFA president Sepp Blatter Friday, bid officials said.The handover will take place at the FIFA's headquarters in Zurich.Football Association...

Abahani upbeat about doing well in AFC President's Cup

2010-05-11 00:00:00

The AFC President's Cup kicks off Wednesday at the country's premier venue Bangabandhu National Stadium with Dhaka Abahani upbeat about showing their supremacy in the prestigious meet to be held on May 12-16, reports UNB. On the opening day, Bangladesh...

Japan coach Okada names WC squad

2010-05-11 00:00:00

TOKYO, MAY 10 (AP): Japan coach Takeshi Okada announced a 23-member World Cup squad on Monday, naming four Europe-based players he hopes will give his team some extra attacking strength. Keisuke Honda of CSKA Moscow, Makoto Hasebe, who plays for...

Arsenal secure third as Fulham flattened

2010-05-11 00:00:00

LONDON, May 10 (AFP): Arsenal booked their place in the group stage of next season's Champions League by beating a shadow Fulham side 4-0 at Emirates Stadium Sunday.Arsene Wenger's side had kicked off knowing that defeat at home would have...

Short bowling India's weakness: Gayle

2010-05-11 00:00:00

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 10 (AFP): Chris Gayle believes that India's batsmen must prepare better for short-pitched bowling in the future, or else face the possibility of opponents exploiting this vulnerability.The West Indies captain admitted that his side purposely use the...

CCC polls schedule today

2010-05-11 00:00:00

The army will be deployed in a limited way to ensure peaceful election to Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) and the polls schedule will be announced today (Tuesday) noon, reports UNB.Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) ATM Shamsul Huda told this to the...

Tarique first ever meets London BNP leaders

2010-05-11 00:00:00

LONDON, May 10 (UNB): BNP's senior vice-president Tarique Rahman, who is undergoing treatment here since September 2008, held a long meeting with London BNP and Juba Dal leaders Sunday to discuss the political situation in Bangladesh, apart from organisational matters...

Mannan Bhuiyan questioned

2010-05-11 00:00:00

Anti-graft investigators Monday questioned ex-BNP secretary general Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan at his Gulshan house in a case involving approval many years ago of a communications ministry project, reports bdnews24.com.A three-strong ACC team met the former LGRD minister and questioned him...

Aug 21: CID get more time to report

2010-05-11 00:00:00

A Dhaka court has given investigators three more months to submit a report on further investigation in the case regarding the grenade attack at Bangabandhu Avenue rally of Awami League on August 21, 2004, reports bdnews24.com.The Criminal Investigation Department (CID)...

RAB arrests two JMB men from Mymensingh

2010-05-11 00:00:00

MYMENSINGH, May 10(UNB): Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) members arrested two activists of the banned Islamist militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from separate places here Sunday night.A team of RAB-9 arrested JMB cadre Abdul Hannan (25) of Isail village of...

Intra-BCL clash leaves 15 hurt at JnU

2010-05-11 00:00:00

At least 15 Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists were injured in a factional clash at Jagannath University (JnU) Monday morning, reports UNB.Police and witnesses said the clash ensued at about 11am when the general students were staging demonstration demanding recovery...

Court lifts Obaidul Kader's tax case

2010-05-11 00:00:00

A Dhaka court has withdrawn a tax evasion case against Awami League (AL) leader Obaidul Kader, reports bdnews24.com.Judge Jasmine Anwar of special court-4 Monday ordered withdrawal of the case filed during the tenure of the military-backed interim government.According to the...

Farmer killed in BSF firing in Sylhet

2010-05-11 00:00:00

SYLHET, May 10 (UNB): A farmer was shot dead by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Bisakandi border in Goainghat Upazila Monday.The victim was identified as Jamal Uddin (28), son of Abdul Matin of the village.BDR sources said, BSF men...

HC orders action against dishonest fruit traders

2010-05-11 00:00:00

The High Court (HC) has asked law enforcers to sue unscrupulous traders who are mixing toxic chemical ingredients to ripen and preserve seasonal fruits prematurely under the Special Powers Act.Passing the interim orders upon a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) writ...

Rafique joins BDR as new DG

2010-05-11 00:00:00

Maj Gen Md Rafiqul Islam joined Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) as its new director general (DG) Sunday, reports UNB.A BDR release said Monday that Gen Rafique took over from outgoing Director General Maj Gen Mainul Islam.Deputy DG, directors and senior officers...

Int'l Mother Language Institute Bill 2010 approved

2010-05-11 00:00:00

The cabinet has approved the International Mother Language Institute Bill 2010 (IMLI), which stipulates the country's Prime Minister (PM) as its chief patron and education minister as the chairman of its governing body.The cabinet meeting was held with PM Sheikh...

Italian minister, Dipu Moni discuss bilateral issues

2010-05-11 00:00:00

Foreign Minister Dipu Moni and Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Stefain Craxi Monday discussed bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation and paid importance to increase the number of flights between the two countries, reports UNB.During a meeting at the Foreign Ministry,...

Arrest of Mithu's killers demanded

2010-05-11 00:00:00

FE ReportJournalists Monday demanded immediate arrest of the killers of ATN Bangla senior cameraman, whose body was recovered from the bank of river Turag in the capital Sunday morning.They formed a human chain in front of the National Press Club...

Police constable suspended for eve-teasing

2010-05-11 00:00:00

GOPALGANJ, May 10 (UNB): A police constable has landed into trouble for allegedly teasing a college girl in the town.Constable Quaiyum was given a mass beating by the students in front of Bangabandhu University College before handing him over to...

DSE proposes 3.0pc capital gain tax on banks, NBFIs

2010-05-11 00:00:00

Doulot Akter MalaDhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Monday proposed the government to impose 3.0 per cent tax on capital gains of banks, insurance companies and non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) but not to levy anything on small investors.It has also proposed to...

DSE hits new record in turnover following decision on face value

2010-05-11 00:00:00

FE ReportThe Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) hit a new record in turnover Monday, crossing Tk 18.0 billion-mark, as the investors switched from one stock to another, after the finance ministry okayed the conversion of face value, dealers said.But share prices...

RMG workers put up road barricade for unpaid wages

2010-05-11 00:00:00

FE ReportThousands of garment workers Monday blockaded Dhaka-Sylhet Highway for more than two hours demanding arrear wages and other financial benefits that caused immense sufferings to road users.Witnesses said nearly 4,000 workers of Antim Knitting, Dyeing and Antim Composite set...

Economy likely to grow by nearly 6.0pc: MCCI

2010-05-11 00:00:00

FE ReportThe Metropolitan Chamber has forecast that the country's GDP (gross domestic product) is likely to grow nearly by the projected 6.0 per cent in the current fiscal year (FY), driven by favourable service sector growth, stable domestic financial market...

SEC needs to be satisfied with companies' files

2010-05-11 00:00:00

FE ReportThe companies willing to split the face value of their stocks from Tk. 100 to Tk. 10 will get the regulator's nod upon examination of their track record, a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said. The...

Power supply starts faltering again

2010-05-11 00:00:00

FE ReportThe country's power supply situation has turned worse again Monday amid tripping of several large power plants a day after resumption of gas supply to a fertiliser factory, officials said Monday.All the 43 operational power plants across the country...

CPA starts cargo handling under own management

2010-05-11 00:00:00

Sheikh Shahariar Zaman and Pankaj DastidarThe Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has suspended the activities of operators at 12 berths and started cargo handling under its own management.The decision became effective from today (Tuesday).The CPA move came as a group of...