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Dipu Moni-Krishna talks in Delhi today

2009-09-08 00:00:00

Foreign Minister Dipu Moni reached New Delhi Monday afternoon for talks with Indian External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on the entire range of bilateral issues like trade, sharing the waters of common rivers, border demarcation, connectivity and security concerns for...

Tk 16.2m looted from NBL in Natore

2009-09-08 00:00:00

NATORE, Sep 7: Burglars took away Tk 16.2 million from the Kanaikhali old bus stand branch of the National Bank Limited (NBL) Sunday midnight. The police arrested two night guards and detained three bank officials for interrogation. Bank sources said...

El Salvador finds boat with Bangladeshis

2009-09-08 00:00:00

SAN SALVADOR (El Salvador), Sept 7: The Salvadoran navy says it has found 76 migrants from as far away as Bangladesh, Nepal and Eritrea aboard a boat in the Pacific. Navy Capt Maximiliano Corado says the boat was detected about...

Bill placed in JS to protect asset buyers, real estate developers’ interests

2009-09-08 00:00:00

FE ReportReal Estate Development and Management Bill-2009 was placed before parliament on Monday to bring discipline in the sector through protecting the interest of asset buyers and developers.State Minister for Housing and Public Works Abdul Mannan Khan forwarded the bill...

Seas 'threaten 20m in Bangladesh'

2009-09-08 00:00:00

Up to 20 million people in low-lying Bangladesh are at risk from rising sea levels in the coming decades, according to new research, reports BBC News.Scientists predict that salty water could reach far inland, making it hard to cultivate staple...

US retains top position as arms supplier

2009-09-08 00:00:00

From Fazle RashidNEW YORK, Sept 07: The United States, despite a minimal decline in the global arms sales due to recession, retained its number one position as world's leading weapons supplier and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) became the number...

Global gloom keeps growth in exports to OIC countries low

2009-09-08 00:00:00

Mashiur RahamanThe global economic recession kept the growth in the country's export earnings from OIC countries within 17 per cent in the fiscal year ended on June 30 last. The export growth in the previous fiscal year was recorded at...

New railway rules frustrate passengers

2009-09-08 00:00:00

Jasim Uddin Haroon Bangladesh Railway has started selling advance tickets for Eid festival from Monday amid frustration of passengers as 5.0 per cent quota has been reserved for the railway staff. Furthermore, the VIP priority tickets will be provided from...

Lanka expels UN official over war comments

2009-09-07 00:00:00

COLOMBO, Sept 6 (AFP): The Sri Lankan government said Sunday it had ordered a senior United Nations official to leave the country over comments he made about the recently ended war against Tamil Tiger separatist rebels.James Elder, spokesman for the...

US-Russia deal on Afghan flights takes effect

2009-09-07 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Sept 6 (AFP): The United States can begin flying troops and arms to Afghanistan through Russian airspace beginning Sunday after the July deal between the two countries' leaders."As of September 6, this agreement gives us another option to choose...

news digest

2009-09-07 00:00:00

Six Afghans killed in NATO raidKUNDUZ, Sept 6: Six civilians, including a child, were among 54 people killed in a NATO air strike in Afghanistan that targeted two fuel tankers hijacked by the Taliban, a local official said Sunday. The...

BAIRA seeks govt support to help affected workers

2009-09-07 00:00:00

Mashiur RahamanThe country's recruiting agency leaders made an appeal to the government for financial assistance in order to support the Bangladeshi workers whose visas have been suspended by the Malaysian government in March this year."We see no sign of reconciliation...

Mutual Trust Bank launches ‘MTB Krishi’ product for farmers

2009-09-07 00:00:00

From now on Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTBL) will provide a krishi loan for the farmers directly to the agricultural sectors. The priority sectors are crops, fisheries, livestock and purchase of agricultural equipments. In this connection, MTBL has launched a...

FBCCI to arrange seminar on B'desh IT in CIO Summit

2009-09-07 00:00:00

FE ReportThe Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) will organise a seminar on 'Bangladesh, Next Destination of IT' in the two-day CIO (Chief Information Officer) Summit scheduled to begin tomorrow (Tuesday) in Arizona state of the US.Commerce...

Local tourism industry hit hard by global recession

2009-09-07 00:00:00

FHM Humayan KabirLocal tourism and hospitality industry has been hard hit by the global economic meltdown as many foreign tourists have cancelled their visits to Bangladesh ahead of peak-season, industry insiders said Saturday.Tour operators said their business during the current...

CFSB to examine quality of Shwapno's fresh products

2009-09-07 00:00:00

From now on Centre for Food Science and Bio-medicine (CFSB) will examine and assess the quality of fresh products (fish, meat, vegetables, grains, spice etc), to be sold in every 'Shwapno' retail chain outlet and will certify as SAFE for...

Interest rates on two T-bills rise slightly after six months

2009-09-07 00:00:00

FE Report The interest rates on two treasury bills (T-bills) increased slightly Sunday after nearly six months ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr festival, treasury officials said. The yield, generally known as interest rate, on 91-day T-bill rose to the range of...

Sufficient cold storage can ensure quality Hilsa marketing

2009-09-07 00:00:00

Setting up of sufficient number of cold storages near coastal areas and rivers where fishermen can store their catch will ensure availability of quality Hilsa in the markets, according to a study of Bangladesh Agriculture University (BAU), reports BSS.The study...

DBI holds training course opening L/Cs carefully advised

2009-09-07 00:00:00

Letters of Credit (L/Cs) is identified as an indispensable document in international business. Vice President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Md Sirajuddin Malik said this while addressing a training course organised by the DCCI Business Institute (DBI)...

Oracle Software to check fraud, financial crimes

2009-09-07 00:00:00

FE ReportAs part of its ongoing commitment to help financial services institutions defend against fraud and financial crime, Oracle Financial Services Software has announced the availability of a new release of Oracle® Mantas Fraud.The latest release of Oracle Mantas Fraud...

IPO Diary

2009-09-07 00:00:00

Grameenphone LimitedNature of BusinessGrameenphone Ltd. is the largest mobile telecommunications operator in BangladeshSubscription OpenOctober 4, 2009Subscription CloseOctober 8, 2009For Non resident BangladeshiOctober 4, 2009 to October 18, 2009Offer PriceTk 70.00Face ValueTk 10.00Market lot200 SharesSponsors Portion1,215,174,797 SharesSponsors PortionTk 12,151,747,970.00Initial Public Offering69,439,400...

Johnson, Ferguson lift Australia

2009-09-07 00:00:00

Australia were once again indebted to Callum Ferguson, as he held together an uncertain batting display with a brisk 55 from 58 deliveries, before a late dash from Mitchell Johnson, who belted 43 off 23, lifted them to 249 for...

Brilliant Brazil reach World Cup finals

2009-09-07 00:00:00

ROSARIO, Argentina, Sept 6 (AFP): Five-time champions Brazil, inspired by Real Madrid superstar Kaka, qualified for the World Cup finals Saturday thanks to a 3-1 win over bitter rivals Argentina. The result maintained Brazil's proud record of never having missed...

Safina, Sharapova downed by US Open teen titans

2009-09-07 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Sept 6 (AFP): World number one Dinara Safina and three-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova crashed out of the US Open at the hands of teen titans on Saturday, aiding fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova's title bid. Petra Kvitova,...

GMs Zia, Razib share second slot with 8 other players

2009-09-07 00:00:00

Two Bangladeshi Grandmasters Ziaur Rahman and Enamul Hossain Razib share the 2nd slot with eight other players in the 4th Kolkata Open International Grandmasters Chess Tournament '2009 securing 4 points after the 5th round matches in Gorky Sadan, Kolkata Saturday,...

France draws 1-1 with Romania in WC qualifier

2009-09-07 00:00:00

SAINT-DENIS, SEPT 6 (AP): Defender Julien Escude scored an own-goal Saturday to give Romania a 1-1 draw with France, which dropped more crucial points in its World Cup qualifying campaign. France looked in control after Thierry Henry scored in the...

WC qualified teams

2009-09-07 00:00:00

PARIS, Sept 6 (AFP): Countries assured of qualification for next year's World Cup in South Africa:Europe ZoneNetherlandsAsia ZoneJapan, Australia, South Korea, North KoreaAfrica ZoneSouth Africa (as hosts)South America ZoneBrazil

Ballseye

2009-09-07 00:00:00

Saiful KaiserNew Zealand taking the T20 series against the hosts to whom they had lost the Test series must have been sweet revenge. After the win in the first game the Sri Lankan captain forgot to mention that they had...

No extra-judicial killing taking place: Home minister

2009-09-07 00:00:00

The ongoing crackdown on outlaws and extremists in the southwest is based on a list prepared by the law-enforcement agencies. Minister for Home Affairs Sahara Khatun said this while talking to journalists at the Secretariat in the city Sunday, reports...

BB to increase NOP limit of banks

2009-09-07 00:00:00

Siddique Islam The central bank is going to increase the net open position (NOP) of holding limits of foreign exchange by the commercial banks to keep the market stable. The new NOP will be fixed on the basis of 15.00...