GLASGOW, Dec 26 (AFP): Spain midfielder Marc Crosas has told his Celtic team-mates to concentrate on their upcoming game against Hamilton and put the New Year Old Firm derby to the back of their minds.The Hoops face rivals Rangers on...
Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) XI emerged champions in the Auto Museum Victory Day Hockey Competition beating Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP) by 4-2 goals in the final at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium Saturday, reports UNB.Krishna, Chayan, Nannu and...
M A IslamTHERE are many students who always look for short-cut ways in studies and also for facing the examinations. Instead of spending good amount of time in understanding the lessons, they just try to memorise the lessons, want to...
FE SpecialTHE new year 2010 is going to begin soon. The new year will bring new hope and new enthusiasm for the learners. Students can begin their studies with new vigor and excitement in the new year. Through studying hard...
Nazmul AhsanThe finance ministry has given approval to separate pay-scales for more than 60,000 staffs of the central bank and state-owned financial institutions to narrow their growing salary gaps with the private sector.Finance Minister AMA Muhith last week okayed a...
FE ReportPosts and telecoms minister has ruled out sale of stake in the ailing state-owned Teletalk Bangladesh Limited following a US$300 million offer from Vietnamese telecom firm, Viettel.Rajiuddin Ahmed Raju said his government was instead looking for a possible tie-up...
CHITTAGONG, Dec 26 (UNB): At least four workers were killed and 15 others injured in a massive explosion at a ship-breaking yard at Madambibir Haat in Sitakunda Upazila Saturday.Three of the dead were identified as Selim (25), son of Yakub...
FHM Humayan KabirThe government hopes to mobilise a record US$2.25 billion foreign aid in the next financial year to execute key development projects, officials said Saturday.The amount -- in loans and grants -- is Tk9.51 billion up from the figure...
S M JahangirThe government has sped up the process of separating two divisions under the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management following a recent government decision."Necessary steps are on to establish two divisions under the food and disaster management ministry...
Although the well-off section of society eagerly waits for winter for recreation, the sweeping cold wave has hit the poor people hard, particularly the people of northern region, reports UNB. "There'll be no respite from cold, as the country might...
Food and Disaster Management Minister Dr Abdur Razzak said that the government was considering some immediate measures including open market sale of rice and other essential commodities to ensure a stable market. The measures would also include food for work...
The police recovered a dead body from the capital's Khilgaon area early Saturday. The deceased was identified as Chandan Chakrabarty (45). The police suspected he was stabbed to death. — bdnews24.com
Monira Munni The government has initiated a five-year project worth Tk 312 million to create employment opportunities for first-time entrepreneurs including women by providing them with vocational training, officials said. "The government has already undertaken the 'one family one businessman'...
FE Report Bangladesh taka (BDT) depreciated marginally by 0.39 per cent against the US dollar (USD) in 2009 following a rising demand for the greenback in the last couple of months, the Citibank N.A. said Saturday. By the end of...
FE ReportBangladesh Bank Governor Atiur Rahman Saturday urged the banks not to provide loans to polluting industries. Otherwise they will have to pay price when it comes to CAMELS rating and other facilities. "The central bank will no longer encourage...
Mashiur RahamanBangladesh Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) is going to organise a mega trade show ‘Showcase Bangladesh 2010’ in Kuala Lumpur from January 8 until 10, next year, aiming to promote the country’s export products, culture and heritage...
KOLKATA, India, Dec 25 (AFP): Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli hammered impressive centuries to power India to a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international here Thursday.Kohli made 107 for his maiden hundred and Gambhir an unbeaten...
Disha Islam and Sathi Sarker of National Tennis Complex (NTC) reached the final of the Victory Day Tennis Tournament eliminating their rivals in the semis at Ramna National Tennis Complex in the city Friday, reports UNB. They will play the...
KARACHI, Dec 25 (AFP): Pakistan's all-rounder Sohail Tanvir Friday pulled out of a contract with Australian side Victoria after doctors advised him to rest an injured knee.The 25-year-old was due to play for the Bushrangers in the Australian Twenty20 tournament,...
Bangladesh Police beat Bangladesh Air Force by 2-1 goals in the last league match of the Auto Museum Victory Day Hockey Competition at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium in the city Friday, reports UNB.In the day's match, Monir Hossain...
LONDON, Dec 25 (AFP): Chelsea can cement their position on top of the Premier League with a win over Birmingham Saturday, while new Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini gets his first taste of English football against Stoke.With second-placed Manchester United...
The 3rd Women's National Cricket League begins today (Saturday) at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium (SANS) in Khulna with hosts Khulna Division taking on Rajshahi Division in the opening match, reports UNB.Sylhet Division will play Barisal Division at Khulna University...
The Standard Chartered Young Tigers U-16 National School Cricket Tournament begins today (Saturday), reports UNB.BCB Vice President Ahmed Sajjadul Alam will inaugurate the tournament at 10:00 am before the opening match between Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP) and Dhaka Ideal...
DURBAN, South Africa, Dec 25 (AFP): Controversial England batsman Kevin Pietersen hopes to end his topsy-turvy 2009 by playing a match-winning role on the Kingsmead ground where he learnt his trade.The South African-born batsman, who started the year by losing...
BELGRADE, Dec 25 (AFP): The Serbian world number three tennis player Novak Djokovic is to play Yugoslavia's first king in a television series to be shot next year, local media reported Thursday.The 10-part series will retrace the life and reign...
BNP Standing Committee member Mahbubur Rahman has slammed Awami League General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam for his 'undemocratic' remarks about BNP's new leadership."His speech on our party's recent leadership, elected by a successful council, is a reflection of undemocratic and...
GAIBANDHA, Dec 25 (BSS): The present government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given priority to overall development of neglected areas of the country to ensure balanced development.President of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Mahmud Hasan Ripon...
A Dhaka court passed an order for further investigation on a 19-year old murder case in Mymensingh in which Major (retd) Bazlul Huda, one of the death sentenced convicts in Bangabandhu murder case, along with 29 others, is accused, reports...
BOGRA, Dec 25 (UNB): Three more activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested Wednesday midnight following their Sunday's clashes with Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists on Bogra Azizul Haq College campus.The police said they raided Fuldighi Islami Mess in...
BAGERHAT, Dec 25 (UNB): A middle-aged man, who's son filed a defamation case against Home Minister Sahara Khatun here Tuesday, was sent to jail Friday after his arrest under Section 54.The police said they arrested Delwar Mollik (50), a shrimp...
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