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2009-12-10 00:00:00

BTVam07:00 Announcement, Recitation From The Holy Quran, Programme Outline And The Holy Tripitak Paath07:10 Saswato Jibon07:15 Suvechaa Nin08:00 Morning News08:30 Open Univercity09:00 Sangbad Shironam09:15 Satellite Transmission09:30 Bajoyo Ebong Bajo11:15 Tomi Miar Kitchen11:40 Shatorupa12:00 Sangbad Shironam12:05 Sangbadpatrer Pata Theke12:30 Sastha Tathya01:00...

Japan stocks lead Asia lower, euro stabilises

2009-12-10 00:00:00

HONG KONG, Dec 9 (Reuters): Japan led a slide in Asian stock markets Wednesday as worries about the strength of a global recovery prompted investors to trim some bets ahead of the year end, while the euro picked up from...

Honda launches Civic Hybrid Car in local markets

2009-12-10 00:00:00

DHS Motors, a local distributor of Honda Motors Company Limited in Japan, has recently launched a 'Honda Civic Hybrid Car' in local markets, according to a press release. In this connection, a colorful launching ceremony was organised by DHS Motors...

VW, Suzuki agree strategic tie-up

2009-12-10 00:00:00

FRANKFURT, Dec 9 (Reuters): Japan's Suzuki Motor said Wednesday it will sell a 19.9-per cent stake to Volkswagen for $2.5 billion and use half the proceeds to buy shares in the German automaker.The following are comments from analysts and other...

ICICI, Kotak Mahindra slash home loan rates

2009-12-10 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Dec 9 (Economic Times): Private sector lenders ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra today announced low rates of 8.25 per cent and 8.49 per cent respectively for home loans, intensifying the cut-throat competition sparked by SBI and HDFC.India's second largest...

GE looking for energy, railways projects

2009-12-10 00:00:00

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (Business Recorder): M/s General Electric Company (GE) is reportedly using the influence of a senior officer in the presidency to get a contract in energy sector projects, sale of 150 locomotives to Pakistan Railways and installation of...

China’s second attempt to drive into Indian auto mkt

2009-12-10 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Dec 9 (Economic Times): China will take its baby steps in the world's second fastest growing auto market soon, piggybacking on Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group's joint venture with General Motors India, two decades after the country first...

Bajaj Auto launches Pulsar 135cc bike

2009-12-10 00:00:00

MUMBAI, Dec 9 (Business Standard): Pune-based Bajaj Auto, India's second biggest motorcycle maker today launched the Pulsar 135 LS (light sport) priced at Rs 51,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) at an event held in the capital.The Pulsar 135 is powered with 4-valve...

StanChart shrugs off Dubai, set for record profit

2009-12-10 00:00:00

LONDON, Dec 9 (Economic Times): Asia-focused bank Standard Chartered said any losses it suffers in Dubai were unlikely to be material and it was on track for a record profit this year. The London-based bank said Wednesday that in the...

Food price situation 'serious' in India

2009-12-10 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Dec 9 (PTI): The Government of India Tuesday admitted that the situation on food prices is "quite serious" even as the Opposition blamed it for "inaction". "The situation is quite serious ....certainly disturbing," Food and Agriculture Minister of...

Oil higher in Asian trade

2009-12-10 00:00:00

SINGAPORE, Dec 9 (AFP): Oil futures were driven up in Asian trade Wednesday as traders sought to cash in on crude following an earlier fall in prices, analysts said. New York's main futures contract, light sweet crude for delivery in...

Global cocoa prices hit 25 year high

2009-12-10 00:00:00

LONDON, Dec 9 (Commodity Online): Global cocoa prices hit their highest levels for 25 years on supply fears.Liffe March cocoa rose 1 per cent to £2,249 a tonne, the highest level since February 1985 amid ongoing concerns that the global...

Strong demand for good liquoring varieties

2009-12-10 00:00:00

As the week's sale took place after a fortnightly gap following Eid-ul Azha holidays, it witnessed a very strong demand, particularly the good liquoring varieties which recorded substantial price rise, said a press release.Blenders were very active with strong support...

exchange rate

2009-12-10 00:00:00

December 09, Wednesday The following were the commercial banks' rates to public for some selectedforeign currencies with Bangladesh Taka in cash transaction Wednesday.Selling rates to public (outward remittance)BankUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSCBsSonali Bank69.4500102.7974113.15930.794268.055065.741063.2084Agrani Bank69.3500102.6051111.16000.794267.597065.992162.6260FCBsStanChart69.50106.77117.300.8371.8367.7965.84HSBC 69.6255105.1827116.34760.829568.968466.563964.2962Citibank naNANANANANANANABank of Ceylon69.4900104.2308115.87030.817469.994066.181065.2789PCBsUttara Bank69.4500103.2131113.48330.801367.840465.736963.2493AB Bank69.5000104.4303114.74920.8055NANANABuying rates  from public (inward remittance)SCBsUSDEuroGBPJPYCHFCADAUDSonali...

Climate talks in disarray after 'Danish text' is leaked

2009-12-10 00:00:00

BEIJING, Dec 9 (Xinhuanet): The UN Copenhagen climate talks are in disarray after developing countries reacted furiously to leaked documents that show world leaders will next week be asked to sign an agreement that hands more power to rich countries...

Anti-graft rallies in Indonesia

2009-12-10 00:00:00

JAKARTA, Dec 9 (AP): Students pelted rocks at police who returned fire with tear gas during one of several rallies across Indonesia on Wednesday to demand government action to end widespread corruption among politicians, police and other public officials.More than...

Taiwan premier says only 'idiots' want independence

2009-12-10 00:00:00

TAIPEI, Dec 9 (AFP): Taiwan's anti-China opposition was up in arms Wednesday after Premier Wu Den-yih of the pro-Beijing Kuomintang party said only "idiots" want independence from the mainland. "It's simply impossible for Taiwan to become independent. Even if it...

Death penalty for gays proposed in Uganda

2009-12-10 00:00:00

KAMPALA, Dec 9 (AP): Proposed legislation would impose the death penalty for some gay Ugandans, and their family and friends could face up to seven years in jail if they fail to report them to authorities. Even landlords could be...

US refuses comment on Iranian scientist abduction claims

2009-12-10 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (AFP): The US State Department Tuesday declined to comment on Iranian claims the United States was responsible for the disappearance of an Iranian nuclear scientist in Saudi Arabia. "We are aware of the Iranian claims," said department...

Ten kidnappers killed in Mexico hostage rescue

2009-12-10 00:00:00

MEXICO CITY, Dec 9 (AFP): Mexican soldiers and police Tuesday killed 10 kidnappers when they stormed a house in northern Durango state and rescued a group of hostages, local authorities said. "The victims were being held captive by some 20...

Mexico state shuts Canadian-run mine

2009-12-10 00:00:00

TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Dec 9 (AP): A Canadian-owned mine at the center of a dispute over the slaying of a Mexican mining activist has been shut down for environmental reasons, authorities said Tuesday. The mine operated by Blackfire Exploration Ltd. in...

Top 10 cos account for 67 per cent of total portfolio

2009-12-10 00:00:00

Raihan M ChowdhuryFinancial Institutions (FIs) have recorded a 12 per cent growth in their business in the period ended September 30 last and the growth is expected to reach 15 per cent by the end of the year."The businesses in...

2000 Bangladeshis likely to get jobs in Iraq by this month

2009-12-10 00:00:00

A Z M AnasSome 2000 Bangladeshis are expected to secure jobs in Iraq by December as the war-tattered Arab nation is courting foreign workers to accelerate its reconstruction efforts, officials said Tuesday. Officials at the state-run Manpower Bureau said 256...

Yangon invites Dhaka to set up industries, farms in Myanmar

2009-12-10 00:00:00

Yangon Wednesday proposed that Bangladesh set up joint-venture industries and agricultural farms in Myanmar utilising its huge workforce and Myanmar's abundant land, reports UNB.Myanmar Ambassador Phae Tham Oo made the proposal when he called on Industries Minister Dilip Barua at...

HSBC launches business plan writing competition

2009-12-10 00:00:00

FE ReportThe Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Ltd in Bangladesh has launched the 'Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2009-10 (YEA)' - a business plan writing competition - for the fourth time in the country.YEA is aimed at fostering a prudent attitude...

Golden Son lottery today

2009-12-10 00:00:00

FE ReportThe IPO lottery draw of Golden Son Limited will be held today (Thursday) at city’s Baily Road Officer’s Club at 11-30 am.Golden Son floated 10 million shares of Tk 10.00 each (Tk 200 million) at an issue price of...

Commerce ministry's website contents improved, updated

2009-12-10 00:00:00

FE ReportThe Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has improved its official website to cater to the needs of a diverse group of people, including exporters, traders, foreign buyers and consumers.The salient features of the improved version include, 'Ask Your Minister', 'E-Commerce...

Rajuk to ‘strictly’ follow guidelines in allocating remaining plots

2009-12-10 00:00:00

Fazlur RahmanThe city development authority would allocate the rest of the residential plots of its two housing projects by following the government guidelines strictly, its chairman Nurul Huda said Tuesday.He made the comment following allegations from some applicants that the...

China to help build exhibition centre in city

2009-12-10 00:00:00

FE ReportThe government will start construction of a permanent exhibition centre at Sher-e-Banglanagar in the capital early next year involving an investment of Tk 2.75 billion to offer world-class facilities for arranging fairs and conferences, officials said Monday.The Export Promotion...

British-Chinese co to invest $3m in Ishwardi EPZ

2009-12-10 00:00:00

M/s Megatex Knitters (Pvt) Limited, a British-Chinese joint venture company, will invest US$3 million for setting up its unit and producing sweater items at Ishwardi Export Processing Zone (EPZ).In this connection, an agreement was signed between Bangladesh Export Processing Zones...