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'Avatar' soars to new box office record

2010-01-29 00:00:00

LOS ANGELES, Jan 28 (AFP): Science-fiction epic "Avatar" soared to a new global box office record, taking in 1.85 billion dollars and sinking "Titanic" to become the biggest earning film of all time, figures show."On Monday, January 25, 'Avatar' officially...

Friday

2010-01-29 00:00:00

ATN Banglaam07:00 Sangbad07:30 Positive Bangladesh08:00 Sangbad08:15 Ajker Sangbadpatra08:30 Islam Ki Bole Amra Ki Kori09:00 News Bulletins09:20 BCS IT Zone10:00 Sangbad10:30 ATN Rannaghar11:05 Youth Parliament12:00 Sangbad01:00. Atn News 02:00 Sangbad02:30 Islami Program03:00 News03:15 Bangali Film- Tomar Jonno Pagol04:00 News05:00 Gram Ganger...

There is 'scope to appeal' for fugitive killers

2010-01-29 00:00:00

There will still be scope to appeal for the six fugitive former army officers convicted of the 1975 killing of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Law Minister Shafique Ahmed has said, reports bdnews24.com. He said the government has information about the fugitives...

Militancy threat will rise if 5th Amendment revoked: Moudud

2010-01-29 00:00:00

BNP leader Moudud Ahmed fears if the Fifth Amendment to the constitution is revoked, Islamic parties will lose the right to do politics and lean towards underground militancy, reports bdnews24.com.Moudud, lawyer for BNP secretary-general Khandaker Delwar Hossain, expressed the fear...

Execution of killers : Bodies express satisfaction

2010-01-29 00:00:00

FE ReportDifferent socio-cultural and financial organisations Tuesday held prayer meetings and expressed satisfaction over execution of the killers of father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.Expressing satisfaction, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) in a statement said the nation had gone...

Law minister gets threat through fax message

2010-01-29 00:00:00

"Set free the murderers of Mujib or pay a high price, a quartet vigilantes threatened the Law Minister in a belated letter that was received when all were set for the condemned ex-army officers to go to the gallows, reports...

Bangladeshi youth killed by BSF

2010-01-29 00:00:00

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Jan 28 (BSS): A Bangladeshi youth was shot dead by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Wahedpur frontier under Shibganj Upazila this morning.The victim was identified as Shyamol Karmokar (20), a cattle trader of Bishrashia village under the same...

Absconding JCD gunman arrested

2010-01-29 00:00:00

FE ReportA JCD activist, caught in camera brandishing firearm during an intra-party confrontation on the Dhaka University campus on January 18, was arrested by law enforcers from Shanir Akhra in the city Thursday, police said.Acting on a tip-off, a team...

Chittagong Div registers second win in National Cricket League

2010-01-29 00:00:00

Chittagong Division registered their second win in the 11th National Cricket League with an eight-wicket victory over Sylhet Division at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi Stadium Thursday, reports UNB. Chasing the target of 122, Chittagong Division easily hit 123...

Henin, Serena to meet in women's final

2010-01-29 00:00:00

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan 28 (AP): Justine Henin has advanced to the Australian Open final in her first Grand Slam tournament in two years, easily beating China's Zheng Jie 6-1, 6-0 in 51 minutes.Henin, returning to the tour after a 20-month...

Torch of 11th South Asian Games ceremonially lit at Meghnaghat

2010-01-29 00:00:00

The torch of the 11th South Asian Games was ceremonially ignited Thursday at the Meghnaghat Power Station, some 35-kilometres away from the capital on the bank of river Meghna, reports UNB.Finance Minister and Chairman of the Games Organising Committee AMA...

Bangladesh team emerges plate champion in U-19 WC

2010-01-29 00:00:00

Bangladesh U-19 team emerged plate champion to finish ninth in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup beating Ireland by 195 runs at Macklin in New Zealand Thursday, reports UNB.Put in to bat first, Bangladesh scored a challenging total of 307 for...

Zia lose to Siddharth of India in open Grandmasters Chess

2010-01-29 00:00:00

GM Ziaur Rahman of Biman earned four points in Chennai Open 2010 Grandmasters Chess Tournament after the 5th round matches held in the Indian state of Chennai Wednesday, reports UNB. In the 5th round match, Zia lost to R Siddharth...

South Africa in India (2009-10): Badrinath, Mithun in India squad

2010-01-29 00:00:00

S Badrinath, the Tamil Nadu batsman, was virtually assured of a Test debut after he was one of only six specialist batsmen named in the 15-man squad for the first Test against South Africa, according to website cricinfo. During their...

India's Mirza calls off engagement

2010-01-29 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Jan 28 (AFP): Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who recently announced she was giving up the game for married life, said today she had broken her engagement with a childhood friend. "We were friends for years but found...

Romania striker Adrian Mutu fails doping test

2010-01-29 00:00:00

FLORENCE, Italy, Jan 28 (AP): Romania striker Adrian Mutu's troubled career has apparently taken another negative turn with a positive doping test.The Italian Olympic Committee said Thursday that traces of Sibutramina, a stimulant that counters hunger, were discovered in the...

Post offices to reach money in an hour

2010-01-29 00:00:00

The Postal Department is taking preparations for introducing "Mobile Money Order" service in order to facilitate people receiving money at remote areas within an hour.In the first phase, the service would start at 150 post offices under a pilot project,...

City dwellers under mosquito wrath, DCC fails to understand magnitude

2010-01-29 00:00:00

There is nothing new in occasional proliferation of mosquito, but this time it has emerged with a greater intensity, as Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) seems to have failed to understand its magnitude, leaving the nightlife in disarray, reports UNB. "There...

Thrust on patronising local plastic sector

2010-01-29 00:00:00

FE Report Adviser to the Prime Minister H T Imam Thursday emphasised the need for greater publicity on the uses of local plastic products and interaction with users to boost the sector."This industry has a domestic market of Tk 40...

QSK's brilliant performance

2010-01-29 00:00:00

FE ReportAll the students of Quantum Shishu Kanon (QSK), a remote school for the children of disadvantaged tribal community in Bandanban district, passed the primary school terminal examination in first division with 17 per cent securing scholarship in both talent...

US funded health projects launched

2010-01-29 00:00:00

Some two new US funded health projects were launched jointly by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Denise Rollins and health advisor to the Prime Minister Prof Dr Syed Modasser Ali Thursday, reports UNB.

Symposium

2010-01-29 00:00:00

DU CorrespondentA three-day international symposium on 'Cancer and Developmental Biology' begins at Dhaka University (DU) Senate Bhaban today (Friday).Health Adviser to the Prime Minister Syed Modasser Ali will inaugurate the function at 3:30 pm as the chief guest.The Department of...

Obituary

2010-01-29 00:00:00

Acting chief medical officer of Bangladesh Sugar and Food Corporation Md Ataur Rahman passed away Tuesday due to cardiac arrest at BIRDEM hospital at the age of 55, says a press release.Industries Minister Dilip Barua, secretary of the ministry Dewan...

RU Economics Deptt celebrates golden jubilee

2010-01-29 00:00:00

RU CorrespondentRAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, Jan 28: The Economics Department of Rajshahi University (RU) has taken up a two-day programme to celebrate its golden jubilee. The programme will begin Friday. Head of the department Professor Musharrof Hussain will be present as the...

HC clears way for onshore gas exploration

2010-01-29 00:00:00

M Azizur RahmanA special High Court bench Thursday vacated an injunction over leasing out the country's onshore gas blocks paving the way for much-needed exploration by foreign companies to cope with the mounting energy demands, said officials.The bench comprising Justice...

Funds galore in bourses

2010-01-29 00:00:00

FE ReportDhaka stocks continued their rally on Thursday, sparked by relentless flow of fresh funds, taking the benchmark index closer to 5400-mark.Market analysts said the market is witnessing a frenzy in trading by new investors, which is reminiscent of 1996...

Execution of killers proves none is above law: Speaker

2010-01-29 00:00:00

The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Thursday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah following the execution of the killers of great leader and members of his family, reports BSS.Bangabandhu...

EU team on frozen foods wraps up visit

2010-01-29 00:00:00

FE ReportThe European Union (EU) mission wrapped up its visit to Bangladesh on Thursday sharing some of its findings with the government.The team mainly focused on "residue and public health control" in the fish processing plants.Officials said the three-member Food...

Controversial road project to be taken up under PPP

2010-01-29 00:00:00

Munima SultanaThe government has taken a fresh step to implement the controversial Road Sector Reform Project (RSRP) through public-private-partnership (PPP), as the World Bank (WB) is sticking to its decision not to fund it.The leading donor of the country's transport...

11th SA Games begins today

2010-01-29 00:00:00

The capital Dhaka is ready to host the eight-nation 11th South Asian Games, known as Olympics of South Asia, begins today (Friday) at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, reports UNB.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will formally inaugurate the prestigious 12-day sports meet...