Enayet Rasul BhuiyanThere are different ways for countries or nations to accomplish their objectives in relation to external players. Sometimes, an objective can be accomplished by force or even by the threat of the use of force. The weaker side...
Shimul Biswas THE appeal of Bangladesh among foreign tourists appears to be rising. This should be consolidated by forward moving policies. According to a recent media report, the number of foreign tourists to Bangladesh nearly doubled in 2008 compared to...
Md Asaduzzaman A spate of robberies and burglaries in the city have been reported in newspapers recently. Meanwhile, newspapers have also reported about crime points in the city where people are snatched at night and in the early morning hours....
Statistical accuracy continues to be a fault-ridden exercise in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), central official body for collecting statistical data for the use by the government, prepares statistical information in different spheres. But sometimes, the data, gathered...
Ethical operation's of insurance companies would put them on a better footing. The economy can gain from the investment of resources mopped up by the insurance companies. The government can earn revenue from the sector. And streamlined operations will create...
Whether the growing use of computers in our daily lives can create problems for mankind in future, calls for serious thinking. Can it create unemployment and mechanise human beings? Will computers make us forget to talk with each other? Will...
Mahfuz UllahWater, the absconding resource in motion always played an important role in the life cycle of human beings. Frightened by its destructive power, Leonardo da Vinci, who conducted studies on motion of water called it, 'the vehicle of nature'....
Salahuddin AhmedThe development of new technologies has brought about a real change in the life of the people of the world in the 21st century. Countries around the globe use these technologies to get things done in a more efficient...
Mirza Md. Adwit RahmanOn July 16, I was returning home when I heard the news of the death of a Medical College student at the Shahbag crossing. After reaching home I met my father, an eyewitness of the accident. He...
Akhtar HossainONTARIO, Canada's largest province, has accorded a new recognition to the International Mother-Language Day. A resolution was passed by Ontario Parliament at Queen's Park, Toronto to accord the recognition. The notice of motion, moved by Richmond constituency Member of...
Our CorrespondentBRAHMANBARIA, July 22: Zia Fertiliser Company Limited (ZFCL) produced 0.74 per cent more urea fertiliser in the last fiscal year (2008-2009) exceeding its target, according to sources.The company produced 3,77,777 tonnes of urea fertiliser against its 3,75,000 tonnes production...
The first meeting of the Shariah Council of Sonali Bank (SB) Limited was held in the board room of its head office recently, said a press relesae.Prof Moulana Salahuddin, chairman of Shariah Council and Khatib of National Baitul Mukarram Mosque...
SINGAPORE, July 22 (AFP): Oil eased in Asian trade today after recent gains fuelled largely by an upsurge in global stock markets, analysts said. New York's main contract, light sweet crude for September delivery, fell 49 cents to 65.12 dollars...
SINGAPORE, July 22 (AFP): Asia-Pacific trade ministers warned here today against growing protectionism amid a global economic slowdown and pledged to step up efforts to forge a new world trade regime by 2010. Delgates from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...
TOKYO, July 22 (AFP): The dollar was mixed in Asian trade today as traders weighed Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke's remarks that the economy is improving but not enough to warrant a shift in monetary policy. The dollar eased to...
Our CorrespondentCHITTAGONG, July 22: Chittagong Urea Fertiliser Limited (CUFL) incurred enormous losses of more than Tk 1.0 billion since the last week of April this year due to crisis of gas-supply that led to suspension of production, sources said.Gas crisis...
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COMMODITYMONTHLASTWTI Light CrudeSep '0964.7600Brent CrudeSep '0966.3200RBOB GasolineAug '091.8120yHeating OilAug '091.6984yNat Gas (NBP)Aug '0921.8000SoybeansAug '091019'6Robusta CoffeeJul '091487.00yCocoa #7 (₤)Sep '091819.00Sugar #11Oct '0917.78WheatSep '09530'2CornSep '09311'4sCottonOct '0958.72Palm Oil ($)Aug '09615.500yECX CarbonDec '0914.6300
style="background: white; mso-cellspacing: 0in; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="135" bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0">Price: US$/lb Copper Bid/Ask2.4301-2.4347Change-0.0073-0.30%Low/High2.4206-2.4578 Nickel Bid/Ask7.0934-7.1388Change-0.0386-0.54%Low/High7.0639-7.1773 Aluminum Bid/Ask0.7549-0.7594Change-0.0085-1.12%Low/High0.7480-0.7598 Zinc Bid/Ask0.7320-0.7366Change-0.0036-0.49%Low/High0.7293-0.7379 Lead Bid/Ask0.7461-0.7506Change-0.0032-0.42%Low/High0.7438-0.7515 UraniumUx U308 price:50.00 Change fromprevious week-2.00
LONDON, Jul 22 (Reuters): World stocks clung close to nine-month highs on Wednesday with some profit taking in Europe keeping a lid on further gains and cautious words from US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke dampening sentiment.The dollar was steady...
Fidelity Assets and Securities Company Limited, one of the fastest growing non-banking financial institutions of the country, is going to issue non- convertible Zero Coupon Bonds through private placement. The company will issue the bonds in two series with a...
LONDON, Jul 22 (AP): Stock markets slipped in Europe on Wednesday and rose only modestly in Asia, as investors stepped back from a week-long rally fueled by upbeat earnings to assess the outlook for corporate profits amid a still-weak global...
Our Correspondent CHITTAGONG, July 22: Leaders of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have recently exchanged views in a meeting with high officials of Power Development Board (PDB) on loadshedding and irregular power supply to Chittagong-based ready-made garment (RMG)...
BEIJING, July 22 (AFP): China has told the Australian government it has "sufficient evidence" that detained Rio Tinto executives stole state secrets, a senior Chinese official said today. Vice foreign minister He Yafei said he briefed his Australian counterpart Stephen...
FE ReportThe capital market watchdog has said it will take all necessary steps to bring further discipline in the market in order to make the investors' investment safe."We don't compromise in establishing fair play in the market to protect the...
FE ReportThe second "Bank and Non Bank Financial Institutions Fair" will kick off today (Thursday) at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel in the city.Mashiur Rahman, adviser to the Prime Minister and Governor of Bangladesh Bank Atiur Rahman are expected to inaugurate the...
FE Report Capital Market Services Division, the brokerage house of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL), opened its unit at Savar Bazar in Dhaka Wednesday, said a press release.SJIBL Director Mohammed Solaiman formally inaugurated the unit as the chief guest.Also present...
FE ReportA total of four textile fairs organised by `CEMS USA' in association with `CEMS Bangladesh' ended recently at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the city on a high note.The fairs were 10th Textech Bangladesh 2009', 3rd Dye+Chem Bangladesh...
Hakan Rusch has been appointed as the new President of Ericsson Bangladesh Limited, effective immediately. Rusch succeeds Arun Bansal, who has been appointed as President of Ericsson Indonesia, said a company statement.Rusch brings with him 30 years of experience in...
FE ReportA 9-member delegation of the European Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry (EBF) - led by its Joint President Dr Wali Tasar Uddin arrived in Bangladesh Wednesday.The delegation will stay till August 13.The delegation members include Executive Directors Dr...
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