The World Bank approved Tuesday additional financing of US$292 million for two ongoing projects in Bangladesh. Of the amount, US$257 million will be provided as long term financing for infrastructure through the Investment Promotion and Financing Facility (IPFF) project and...
FE ReportThe Citi Financial IT Case Competition (CFICC), supported by Citi Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Citi and organized by Citibank, N.A. Bangladesh and D.Net (Development Research Network) launched the first round of 2nd CFICC Wednesday. The first round was...
A Z M AnasThe government is pressing ahead with its plan to send workers abroad by state agencies in a move to rein in the overwhelming dominance of private recruiters, blamed for pushing up the cost of overseas migration, officials...
FE ReportTwo four-day international exhibitions on medical, pharmaceutical and healthcare products and services kicked off at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the city Wednesday.Health Minister AFM Ruhul Haque inaugurated as the chief guest the '3rd Meditex Bangladesh 2010 International Expo'...
FE ReportNetApp, a leading IT firm of the world, has appointed Spectrum Engineering Consortium as its Gold Partner in Bangladesh recently. The company will provide storage and data management solutions across the country. Businesses in Bangladesh will now have easy...
GATI Ltd and XPRESS International Bangladesh Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for operating GATI's business in the country announced at a conference in the city Tuesday, says a press release. The Chief International Business Officer of GATI Sameer-Khatri,...
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NARAYANGANJ, May 5 (UNB): The district administration will soon start evicting the illegal establishments set up on the banks of Shitalakhya, Balu and Buriganga rivers as the Supreme Court upheld the High Court judgment.The administration has already taken adequate preparations...
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina, who is also in charge of the Defence Ministry, attended her office at the Armed Forces Division (AFD) Wednesday, reports UNB.On her arrival at the Armed Forces Division in the morning, the PM was received...
One or two depressions are likely to occur over the Bay of Bengal in May, of which one may turn into a storm with the possibility of normal showers across the country, reports UNB.The South Western Monsoon on the other...
FE ReportThe Department of Customs Intelligence and Investigation Wednesday arrested an Indian citizen at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport along with 20 kilograms of heroin-like powder.The arrested person was identified as Maro Khamu Ju Mugogu, was on his way to Singapore...
FE ReportThe Inspector General of Police, Noor Mohammad, warned Wednesday that extortionists, eve-teasers, campus miscreants and tender manipulators will be tried under the Speedy Tribunal Act.The measure would help stem the rising incidents of crimes, he said. The warning from...
DU CorrespondentJagannath University (JNU) students Wednesday morning demonstrated on the campus demanding immediate cut of the recent hike in seminar, transport and monthly fees. Hundreds of students from all 28 departments of the university joined the demonstration, boycotting classes, to...
Dhaka Electric Supply Company Ltd (DESCO) has clarified its position over a news item titled "DESCO set to build up 100 mw power plant," with the FE saying no decision whatsoever has been taken to build any power plant having...
Flame Boys Club beat The Shawons Club by 54-21 points (1st half 22-14) in a match of the Premier Bank Metropolis 1st Division Basketball League at the Dhanmondi Wooden Floor Gymnasium in the city Wednesday, reports UNB.In the day's other...
The Walton 35th National Athletics Championship, organised by Bangladesh Athletics Federation, began Wednesday on the Bangabandhu National Stadium with Sajib Hossain of BKSP making new national record in Men's High Jump, reports UNB.Sajib Hossain created the day's only new national...
The qualifying round of the Robi Asian Games Hockey will begin today (Thursday) on the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium in the city, reports UNB.Finance Minister AMA Muhith will formally inaugurate the seven-nation 10-day qualifying meet of Asian Games Hockey...
Feni Soccer Club and Shuktara Jubo Sangsad won their matches in the Citycell Bangladesh League beating their respective rivals at the separate venues across the country, reports UNB.In the day's matches, Feni Soccer Club beat Rahmatganj MFS by 2-1 goals...
Two blistering tons by C Ingram and D Miller powered visiting South Africa A team to a massive 203 runs win over Bangladesh A team in the opening match of the Tri-nation one-day series on the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium at...
Chief of the Investigation Agency, probing crimes against humanity during the country's War of Liberation, Abdul Matin Wednesday voluntarily resigned from his post, report agencies.He resigned amid controversy over his student-life politics in 60s as Prime Minister's Advisor Dr Alauddin...
Our CorrespondentRANGAMATI, May 05: The ruling party men today (Wednesday) allegedly snatched away a tender of about Tk 90 million of Public Works Department (PWD), Rangamati office, through negotiation for Tk 3.0 million, depriving genuine bidders. PWD of Rangamati office...
DU CorrespondentNo power can thwart the trial of war criminals, as it was one of the electoral pledges of the present government, State Minister for Liberation War Affairs ABM Tajul Islam said Wednesday. Tajul was addressing a discussion on 'trial...
HABIGANJ, May 5 (bdnews24.com): Habiganj police arrested two people, including a leader of BNP-backed Jatiyatabadi Olama Dal, in connection with the murder of former Awami League (AL) minister Shah AMS Kibria early Wednesday.Police claimed that the arrestees were activists of...
Home minister Sahara Khatun defended the appointment of Abdul Matin, the chief of war crimes probe body, who resigned Wednesday following accusations that he was allegedly linked with an Islamist outfit, reports bdnews24.com."The resignation has ended all criticisms," Sahara Khatun...
FE ReportThe securities regulator has turned down a proposal of the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) for allowing its eight close-ended mutual funds to trade in the stock market until 2017.Back in December 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Shahiduzzaman KhanThe leaders attending the 16th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in Thimphu aired renewed optimism last week that this regional forum would, at long last, set out on a new journey of working together,...
LONDON, May 5 (AFP): Economists and investors are anxiously watching Britain's elections Thursday, amid fears an uncertain result could send stocks and sterling plunging -- even if risk has already been partially priced in.The pound slumped in March when it...
Sheikh Shahariar Zaman and Pankaj DastiderChittagong Port Authority (CPA) has been served with a High Court order to stop operations of 12 berth operators meaning the port will virtually come to a standstill if the ruling is executed.The CPA engaged...
FE ReportDhaka stocks rebounded rising nearly one per cent Wednesday, snapping fourth straight session decline.The benchmark DSE General Index (DGEN) shot up by 50.74 points or 0.91 per cent to close at 5,585.39, after highest 5,608.60, lifted by banking and...
FE Report Bangladesh Bank raised Wednesday the cash reserve requirement (CRR) by 0.5 percentage points to 5.5 per cent for the commercial banks to curb inflationary pressure on the economy. Under the new rules, the commercial banks will have to...
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