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China expands cyberspying in US, report says

2009-11-04 00:00:00

The Chinese government is ratcheting up its cyberspying operations against the U.S., a congressional advisory panel found, citing an example of a carefully orchestrated campaign against one U.S. company that appears to have been sponsored by Beijing, according to a...

INTIMATE holds training workshop

2009-11-04 00:00:00

INTIMATE, a training institute of innovative management and technology, organised a two-day high profile management development training workshop titled: "multiply your capital in capital market" in the city recently. The programme module was designed and delivered by a renowned training...

Dhaka to seek list of duty-free exports at WTO summit

2009-11-04 00:00:00

In the forthcoming WTO summit in Geneva, Bangladesh would seek the working out of a clear list of exports from LDCs to be eligible for duty free and quota free access to the developed countries like the USA under the...

Aftab Farms wins Asian Livestock Industry Award

2009-11-04 00:00:00

Aftab Bahumukhi Farms Limited has won the prestigious Asian Livestock Industry Award-2009 (Emerging Integrator) in recognition for the outstanding contribution made to the Livestock Industry, said a press release. The Asian Agribusiness Media Pte Ltd presents this award once in...

Oil extends gains in Asian trade

2009-11-04 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, Nov 3 (AFP): Oil rose further in Asian trade Tuesday, underpinned by a better-than-expected expansion in the US manufacturing sector, analysts said. A weak greenback, which makes dollar-priced crude cheaper for holders of stronger currencies, was also an extra...

Gold industry hails latest rise of 'barbarous relic'

2009-11-04 00:00:00

EDINBURGH, Nov 3 (AFP): The price of gold, which recently shot to a record high above $1,070, has a bright future thanks to improving demand caused by the financial crisis, industry experts said Monday. Gold struck an all-time high $1,070.80...

exchange rate

2009-11-04 00:00:00

November 03, 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 Bank69.4500103.2860114.10620.777068.395164.837263.3759Agrani Bank69.3500102.6051111.16000.794267.597065.992162.6260FCBsStanChart69.60104.34115.870.8069.7866.7263.92HSBC 69.5930104.8510115.94530.818369.031964.966063.8468Citibank naNANANANANANANABank of Ceylon69.5900104.8051116.93470.799570.435265.385765.5468PCBsUttara Bank69.4500103.0386114.62720.786167.794164.372162.6843AB Bank69.5000104.2985115.48430.7877NANANABuying rates  from public (inward remittance)SCBsUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSonali...

Karzai vows to form inclusive government

2009-11-04 00:00:00

KABUL, Nov 3 (Reuters): Re-elected Afghan President Hamid Karzai vowed to form an inclusive government Tuesday after stern warnings from Western supporters he would have to work harder to root out corruption.Afghan election officials Monday canceled a needless presidential run-off...

Iran rejects talks if result is fixed by US: Khamenei

2009-11-04 00:00:00

TEHRAN, Nov3 (AFP): Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday Tehran will reject any dialogue if its result is pre-determined by Washington, raising the possibility a mooted nuclear fuel deal may be derailed."We do not want any negotiation, the...

Aid workers worry over Pak war zone

2009-11-04 00:00:00

ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (AFP): Rising numbers of civilians are pouring out of Pakistan's war zone to flee battles between soldiers and Taliban militants but the fate of those left behind is uncertain, humanitarian workers say."How much civilians are affected, we...

Aspirin 'only for heart patients'

2009-11-04 00:00:00

The use of aspirin to ward off heart attacks and strokes in those who do not have obvious cardiovascular disease should be abandoned, researchers say.The Drugs and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) study says aspirin can cause serious internal bleeding and does...

US diplomats seek facts in Burma

2009-11-04 00:00:00

Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and deputy Scot Marciel hope to hold talks with the ruling junta and pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, reports BBC.Mr Campbell, the top US diplomat for East Asia, is the highest ranking US...

news digest

2009-11-04 00:00:00

Bear kills two militants in KashmirSRINAGAR, Nov 3: Indian police Tuesday credited a wild bear for killing two senior militants in the disputed region of Kashmir, where insurgents have fought against New Delhi's rule since 1989. The bodies of the...

Bangladesh take unassailable 3-1 lead against Zimbabwe

2009-11-04 00:00:00

Bowlers reigned supreme as wickets fell like nine pins but could not stop Bangladesh from recording an emphatic six-wicket win over hapless Zimbabwe in the 4th ODI series match held at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong Tuesday, reports BSS.Tigers...

Mohammedan crush Muktijoddha

2009-11-04 00:00:00

Mohammedan SC crushed Muktijoddha Sangsad KC by 4-0 goals in the Citycell Bangladesh League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city Tuesday, reports UNB.Nigerian striker Emeka struck twice in the 81st and 90th minutes while Abdul Baten Kamol and...

Tk 3000m project for world cup cricket in Ctg

2009-11-04 00:00:00

Chittagong OfficeCHITTAGONG, Nov 03: City Mayor ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury said today that all necessary preparations to equip the port city with all facilities for holding world cup cricket in Chittagong would be completed by next August. He said that the...

Ballseye

2009-11-04 00:00:00

Saiful KaiserAustralia crafted a great win and levelled the series in style even though they are having a horrendous time fielding a first eleven what with all these injuries. The latest one is Siddle who will take no part in...

Online trading in DSE within six months

2009-11-04 00:00:00

FE ReportThe Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) will introduce online trading system within six months to expedite stock trading, the DSE chief said Tuesday. "For fast moving markets, it is needed to introduce the system," DSE President Md Rakibur Rahman told...

Southeast Bank, Nat'l Exchange Co, Italy sign deal

2009-11-04 00:00:00

FE ReportSoutheast Bank Ltd has signed a money transfer agreement with Italy-based National Exchange Company recently.Under the agreement, the Bangladeshi expatriates living in Italy can easily send their money to their relatives in Bangladesh through electronic-fund-transfer facility with the help...

StanChart official due today

2009-11-04 00:00:00

FE ReportJames Galloway, the chief marketing officer for Standard Chartered Group, will arrive in the city today (Wednesday) for a two-day official visit, said a press release.His responsibilities within the group include marketing, service quality and direct sales for consumer...

Active Fine co to issue IPO

2009-11-04 00:00:00

FE ReportJanata Bank Ltd has shouldered the responsibility of issuing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Active Fine Chemicals Ltd (AFCL) subject to the approval of SEC . A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the two companies to this...

NBL inaugurates own remittance operation in Malaysia

2009-11-04 00:00:00

FE Report NBL Money Transfer, Malaysia inaugurated its remittance operation in Malaysia under full ownership and management of National Bank Limited (NBL) recently, said a press release. Bangladesh Bank (BB) Deputy Governor Ziaul Hasan Siddiqui was present on the occasion...

IFIC Bank chief meets Nepalese PM

2009-11-04 00:00:00

IFIC Bank Limited Chairman Md Lutfar Rahman met the Nepalese Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar at the latter's residence in Kathmandu Saturday, the bank said in a statement. During the meeting, Mr Rahman briefed the various potentialities to the Nepalese...

IFC, Bangladesh Bank back sustainable energy financing

2009-11-04 00:00:00

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has formed a partnership with the Bangladesh Bank and local financial institutions to introduce systemic change in the way banks do business to increase investments in sustainable energy finance.During her official visit...

Nestle's donation for school students

2009-11-04 00:00:00

Nestle Bangladesh Limited has provided clean drinking water facilities to a few village schools to ensure good life.Nestle constructed water tanks at Mawna Multilateral High School, Sreepur in Gazipur district that store clean drinking water for school students, the company...

Bhutan may give free trade facility for most BD items

2009-11-04 00:00:00

Munima SultanaBangladesh is likely to enjoy free trade facility for most of the items imported from Bhutan when the bilateral trade agreement is renewed during the four-day visit of the Bangladesh Prime Minister. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit the...

REVE Systems releases upgrade iTel Byte Saver

2009-11-04 00:00:00

REVE Systems, the leading VoIP solutions provider, has released new version of its tunnelling product, iTel Byte Saver 2.0. The Saver in conjunction with the iTel Mobile Dialer Express helps VoIP users to avoid any internet firewall or network blocking...

IPO Diary

2009-11-04 00:00:00

Golden Son LimitedNature of BusinessGolden Son Limited is involved in producing and exporting non-electrical and Sports items to Taiwan, U.K, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore.Subscription OpenNovember 08, 2009Subscription CloseNovember 12, 2009 For Non resident BangladeshiNovember 08, 2009...

Govt committed to making JS centre of all works, PM told UK team

2009-11-04 00:00:00

Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina told a British delegation comprising lawmakers Tuesday that her present government was deeply committed to making the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) centre of all public-welfare activities."As a rare example in the history of Bangladesh's parliamentary practice,...

Govt to seek leave to 'appeal in four nat'l leaders' killing case'

2009-11-04 00:00:00

State Minister for Law Advocate Qamrul Islam said Tuesday that the government would seek hearing on leave to appeal in the four national leaders' killing case after the completion of the Bangabandhu Murder Case.He said this while talking to newsmen...