Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina chose Bhutan as the first country in the South Asian region to visit. She herself has given an explanation: "Bhutan was among the first countries to recognise independent Bangladesh that is why my first bilateral visit...
Shahiduzzaman KhanAGAINST the backdrop of poor project implementation, the planning minister held a special meeting last week with secretaries and representatives of different government agencies in a bid to streamline implementation of the development projects. The minister asked the top...
Fazle RashidBANKS, already smarting under the weight of a mountain of crushing debts due to increased delinquency in payment of credit card charges, will find themselves in further trouble as the US Fed Reserve is soon to announce new rules...
The title of yesterday's post-editorial by Nerun Yakub should read 'Creating wealth and well-being not greed", instead of 'Creating wealth and well-being is not greed'.
Subsidy on fertiliser will have a good impact on agriculture. The move would make the farmers' cost of farming their land affordable. Subsidy not only on fertilisers but also on other agricultural inputs such as seeds, irrigation and the machinery...
Recently I went to ZIA international airport to receive a guest coming from USA and made my entry into the concourse hall by purchasing a Tk. 200 ticket. The plane was delayed and meanwhile I went to the nearby wash...
Maswood Alam KhanHundreds of thousands of elderly public servants in Bangladesh who are on the verge of retirement are feeling their every nerve on the edge, some with expectations that they would remain unretired and the others with fears that...
MUMBAI, Nov 14 (The Economic Times): With equity benchmarks poised at critical levels, a move in either direction will set the trend for the Indian stock market in the near term for which the performance of overseas markets holds key."The...
FE Report Chemtrek Industries Bangladesh (CIB) and Madonna Advertising Limited (MAL) have signed a mutual agreement at the Chemtrek head office in the city recently, said a press release. Chemtrek Chairman Husna Mansur and Madonna Chairman ABA Fakhrul Kamal signed...
BOMBAY, Nov 14 (Business Standard): Tata Housing Development Company today said it has received proposals from governments of Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Nepal to build integrated cities with affordable housing."We have received invitations from many overseas governments to build...
KARACHI, Nov 14 (Business Recorder): An outflow of 7.5 million dollars of foreign portfolio investment from the local equity market was witnessed during the outgoing week ended November 13, 2009. Analysts said that the prevailing political situation in the country...
FE Report Coca Cola, a globally leading soft drink brand, participated in the American International University, Bangladesh (AIUB) Job Fair 2009 which took place on the AIUB premises Saturday.Mr. Debasish Deb, country manager, Coca Cola Far East Limited, Dr. Carmen...
SEOUL, Nov 14 (Bloomberg): South Korea's National Pension Service, the nation's biggest investor, agreed to buy HSBC Holdings Plc's London headquarters for 772.5 million pounds ($1.29 billion) as the fund boosts overseas assets. HSBC, Europe's largest bank by market value,...
LONDON, Nov 14 (AFP): Gold blazed a record-breaking trail above 1,123 dollars this week due to buoyant equities and the weak greenback, which makes it cheaper for buyers using stronger currencies and tends to boost demand. Elsewhere, crude dived close...
KARACHI, Nov 14 (Bloomberg): Pakistan's overseas sales of textiles are threatened by growing terror attacks, power outages and poor market access, said Umer Mansha, chief executive officer of Nishat Mills Ltd., the nation's biggest exporter."Textile buyers like to come, see...
Our CorrespondentGOPALGANJ, Nov 14: Handicraft goods made by the rural women in the district have been contributing immensely to boosting the country's export basket. In the 80s, the rural women here just helped men in making of handicraft items and...
NEW DELHI, Nov 14 (Bloomberg): Prem Kumar's demand for higher pay and better food at the cafeteria at the auto-parts factory where he works near New Delhi forced General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co to shut three plants on...
RU CorrespondentRAJSHAHI UNIVERSITY, Nov 14: With a view to ensuring quick banking service for teachers, officers, employees and students of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET), Rupali Bank Limited has launched a computerised banking system at the RUET campus...
SYLHET, Nov 14 (UNB): Limestone import through the Chela River route remained suspended from Friday due to indefinite strike following the terrorists attack on the agents of Chhatak Limestone Importers and Suppliers Group (CLISG).Local sources said, a gang of terrorists...
FE ReportThe country's leather exporters, affected by global recession, have placed various demands, including a 7.50 per cent cash incentive on export of crust leather, to help them cope with the external shock.Leaders of the Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leather-Goods and...
FE ReportA scholarship awarding ceremony for the selected students was organised by Islami Bank Foundation (IBF) was held at BCIC Bhaban auditorium in the city Saturday, said a press release.Former chief adviser of Caretaker Government Justice Md Latifur Rahman was...
FE Report Mercantile Bank Limited (MBL) has recently opened its 14th ATM Booth at Dinajpur Plaza in Dinajpur, said a press release.Lawmaker (Dinajpur-2) Muhammad Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury inaugurated the booth as the chief guest.Also present at the inaugural ceremony were...
The board of directors of Agrani Bank Limited approved policy for a new loan scheme for setting up sustainable energy projects such as solar energy projects, bio-gas and effluent treatment plants (ETP), said a press release. The approval came at...
Our CorrespondentCHITTAGONG, Nov 14: The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has recently claimed Tk 580 million (58 crore) as compensation from the ship-owner of C Utopia, which collided with dredger Khanak on October 21 last near the mouth of the river...
FE ReportDhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Saturday unveiled Women Entrepreneurs' Directory 2009 and a research-based book and CD on Kasida.Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Abul Kalam Azad unveiled the directory along with the book and the CD at...
Three young entrepreneurs from Bangladesh have been selected to join the Paragon Fellowship 2009, reports bdnews24.com. The Foundation for Youth Social Entrepreneurship (FYSE) on Tuesday announced 100 inspiring young entrepreneurs and social Changemakers from 10 countries of the Asia Pacific,...
A three-day Bangladesh single country trade and tourism fair will begin in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur on December 4, reports UNB.Dhaka International Exhibition Company Limited (DIEC) and Palli Bangla Unnayan Shahojogita Sangstha will jointly organise the 'Bangladesh Single Country Trade...
A Z M AnasA top UN envoy has voiced concern over falling funding for family planning assistance, saying the reduced flow could impinge on Bangladeshi people's access to contraceptive commodities even as demand swells. Nafis Sadik, a special envoy to...
FE ReportPrime Bank Ltd has opened its new branch at Ishwardi recently. It is the 76th branch of the bank, according to a press release.Mohammad Aminul Haque, director of the bank, inaugurated the new branch as the chief guest. In...
FE ReportRB Group of Companies Ltd, a leading electrical, electronics and automobile marketing company in the country, has launched the marketing of energy saving and environment-friendly Euro-III technology-incorporated Walton motorcycle.The company organised a press conference at its Head Office in...
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