WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (Xinhua): The United States rejected Monday the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s proposal to discuss a peace treaty before denuclearize the Korean Peninsula, with the White House and State Department both calling on the DPRK to...
DUBAI, Jan 12 (Commodity Online): The World Gold Council (WGC) said on Monday that gold sales across the countries in Middle East will considerably pick up in 2010 thanks to better market conditions and rising demand for the yellow metal.Countries...
LONDON, Jan 12 (Commodity Online): British consumers face mounting concerns over gas supplies as supermajor BP shuts gas networks in the North Sea for a week's worth of maintenance. BP cuts 1 per cent of the gas supply to Britain...
NEW YORK, Jan 12 (Commodity Online): Last week saw a major move taking place in the platinum group metals sector with the launch of platinum and palladium-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on New York.With the launch of the ETFs in US,...
Our CorrespondentBRAHMANBARIA, Jan 12: Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) has set a target to disburse Tk 622.50 million during the current fiscal year. BKB has already disbursed Tk 297.80 million among 8750 poor farmers through its 26 branches in the district...
NEW DELHI, Jan 12 (Commodity Online): Among the newsmakers at the Auto Expo 2010, India's first plug-in CNG hybrid bus is sure catching the attention of the green brigade. Launcehd by Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland, HYBUS, India's first plug-in...
Our CorrespondentNILPHAMARI, Jan 12: Aman procurement target in the district is unlikely to be achieved this year as price of paddy and rice is above the rate fixed by the government. Government procurement rate has been fixed at Tk 14...
Our CorrespondentCHITTAGONG, Jan 12: A three-day IT fair styled 'Port City IT Fair' began in Chittagong Sunday with a view to familiarising students with Information Technology.Chittagong Press Club president Abu Sufian formally inaugurated the IT fair as the chief guest...
January 12, Tuesday The following were the commercial banks' rates to public for some selectedforeign currencies with Bangladesh Taka in cash transaction Tuesday.Selling rates to public (outward remittance)BankUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSCBsSonali Bank69.4500101.0385111.94090.760568.516067.443564.6532Agrani Bank69.4500100.4122111.52840.760168.155367.710364.3413FCBsStanChart69.65101.86113.440.7869.0268.3264.94HSBC 69.6370101.4599112.87360.789167.876367.378064.2322Citibank naNANANANANANANABank of Ceylon69.5400102.4977114.68800.781569.805367.969967.2104PCBsUttara Bank69.5000101.4714112.22440.768068.329167.449364.6557AB Bank69.5500102.7412113.62300.7725NANANABuying rates from public (inward remittance)SCBsUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSonali...
FE ReportTwo companies, S Alam Cold Rolled Steels and Aftab Automobiles, got the nod of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue 5.33 million and 18 million preference shares respectively, company sources said.S Alam will issue the 5.33 million...
FE Report Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) and AB Bank Limited initiated a month-long transaction based on the newly launched DIBOR Benchmark Thursday. The particular transaction has a unique feature of re-pricing the transaction in every week based on the...
FE Report The First Joint Steering Committee for cooperation in Power Sector between India and Bangladesh was held Tuesday in New Delhi under the co-Chairmanship of Secretaries of Power from the two countries, according to a report of Press Information...
FE ReportShahjalal Islami Bank Limited Monday tied up with the local software giant Leads Corporation for purchasing BankUltimus- a locally made Shariah-compliant centralized core banking software. The leading private commercial bank- which traditionally depends on local software for its core...
Munima SultanaThe government will sit with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) along with Economic Relations Division (ERD) next week to finalise its decision on starting metro rail project in the city's three corridors before a feasibility study.Communications ministry officials said...
Andrew Butcher, regional head, operations and technology (O and T) of Citi Asia Pacific, will arrive in the city today (Wednesday) for a one-day visit to review Citi's operations in Bangladesh. Citi's South Asia Head of Operations and Technology Mukesh...
FE ReportNaba Gopal Banik has joined the Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) as Principal of its Training Institute (MTBTI) recently, according to a press release. Prior to joining MTB, Mr Banik was an Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank responsible for...
M Azizur RahmanSigning of deals with the US ConocoPhillips and Irish Tullow for oil and gas exploration in the country's prospective offshore blocks in the Bay of Bengal now hinges on the energy ministry's directive, officials said Sunday.The state-owned Petrobangla...
Our Correspondent KHULNA, Jan 12: The Fisheries Department has ordered the release of 10 consignments of the fresh water shrimp (galda) worth about Tk 100 million (Tk 10 crore) for export to the European countries after receiving the EU nod.The...
Fazlur RahmanBharti Airtel Tuesday announced it will acquire 70 per cent stake in Bangladesh's Warid Telecom, with a view to expanding affordable and quality services in the country and doubling its tele-density in a few years. The announcement came a...
Director General Takashi 'Taka' Tsuchiya of Trade and Economic Cooperation Department under Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) paid a short visit to Bangladesh during January 9-11 period.During his staying here in Dhaka, Tsuchiya hold meetings with the officials of Export...
As expected the two top teams of the Tri-Nation Idea Cup favourites India lock horns against spirited Sri Lanka in the day-night final at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur in the city Wednesday, reports BSS.Both teams had a strenuous practice...
SYDNEY, Jan 12 (AP): Top-ranked Serena Williams opened her season with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez to reach the quarterfinals at a Sydney International where other seeded players have struggled in the opening rounds.No. 3 Svetlana...
Bangladesh Cycling Federation was looking forward to winning at least two Gold medals and Bangladesh Boxing Federation (BBF) expressed optimism of winning at least two Gold medals against four targeted in the 11th South Asian Games to be held from...
MANCHESTER, Jan 12 (AFP): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini saw Carlos Tevez score a hat-trick in a dominating 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers and then revealed he'd tried to buy the striker two years ago.Tevez's treble, his first for City...
Captain Mahmudul Hasan led from the front with an unbeaten 75 as Bangladesh Under-19 team marched on to beat Australia under-19 by 20 runs in a practice match at the Elmwood Park, Christchurch in New Zealand Tuesday, reports BSS.This was...
Aslam Ali Khan was in good form as he prevailed in both batting and bowling as East End Club marched on to an emphatic five-wicket victory over Dhanmondi Cricket Academy in the Second Division Cricket League match at the BKSP...
FE ReportThe parliament is expected to frame the 'Fish and Poultry Feed Act' and the 'Hatchery Act' to regulate fish and animal feed production, prevent contamination and deal with other compliance issues.The laws will cover the country's scores of feed...
DU CorrespondentThe Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB) has asked the government to cancel the proposed 'Private University Bill- 2009' 'as it will breach the autonomy of the private universities. APUB Chairman CM Shafi Sami at a press conference...
Speakers at a workshop Tuesday underscored the need for effective measures to control the use of smoking and non-smoking tobacco in order to save a large amount of people's funds and protect users from health hazards, reports UNB.They said that...
JU Correspondent JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, Jan 12: The Jahangirnagar University (JU) observed its the 39th founding anniversary Tuesday.Adviser to the Prime Minister, also former vice chancellor of JU Prof Dr Alauddin Ahmed inaugurated the programme as chief guest.Chairman of the University...
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