US President Barack Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy have agreed on the need to push for a two-state solution for peace in the Middle East and to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, reports VOA News. The two leaders...
SEOUL, June 6 (AP): Seoul will not give in to North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, the South's president said Saturday, as key nations edged closer to agreeing on UN sanctions to punish the communist country for its latest nuclear...
PARIS, June 6 (AFP): The Air France jet that crashed into the Atlantic sent out 24 automatic error messages in its final moments as its systems-including the autopilot-shut down, investigators said Saturday.The director of the French air accident investigation agency,...
PESHAWAR, June 6 (AFP): Investigators were Saturday sifting for clues in a mosque in northwest Pakistan where a suicide bomber killed 38 people, as Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani vowed to root out militancy.The attack happened during Friday prayers in...
BAGHDAD, June 6 (AP): The US military says insurgents are increasingly using youths to stage attacks against American and Iraqi security forces.The military says at least five teenagers ranging in age from 14 to 19 have been involved in grenade...
KABUL, June 6 (AFP): A suicide bomb rocked an Afghan town bordering Pakistan Saturday killing four people as clashes claimed the lives of another 12 in a fresh wave of insurgent violence, authorities said.The suicide blast, detonated by a man...
Australian PM unveils govt reshuffleBRISBANE, June 6: Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced a reshuffle of his government Saturday after his former defence minister was forced to step down in disgrace. The highest profile of Rudd's new appointments was that...
FE Report Meridian-Anando Alo Children Paintings Award-2009 will begin on August 14 this year in nine areas including six divisional cities of the country.This was disclosed at a press conference jointly organised by Meridian Foods Limited and the Fortnightly Anando...
QurbaniOn ZEE TV Sunday at 1-00 pmA cabaret dancer and singer, Sheela (Zeenat Aman) has two admirers: a small-time thief Rajesh (Feroz Khan), and a young, eligible widower, Amar (Vinod Khanna). Both are best friends and does not know that...
FE ReportStandard Chartered Bank has arranged a syndicated term loan of Tk 840 million for ACI Logistics Limited. The facility is aimed to finance setting up of 125 country-wide retail outlets of ACI Logistics Limited that will address everyday household...
The taskforce that was constituted to figure out the future of the pre-shipment inspection (PSI) system, suggested continuation of it until building of the capacity of customs department, reports UNB.Director general of customs intelligence and investigation directorate Abdul Mannan Sikdar...
FE ReportBangladesh Bank (BB) governor Atiur Rahman Saturday said the next financial year will see the ever highest loan disbursement in the agriculture sector."This reflects the government's vision to help develop the agri sector," Atiur said in a reception accorded...
The total deposit of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) rose to Tk 214.87 billion on 31 May, 2009 showing 20 per cent growth against the same period of last year. The total investment reached at Tk 204.97 billion showing the...
Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) organised a training programme on Money Laundering Prevention Act-2009 and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act-2009 for all commercial banks of Gazipur district at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) seminar room Saturday, said a press release.EBL Deputy Managing Director...
Our Correspondent CHITTAGONG, June 06: Bangladesh Steel Re-rolling Mills (BSRM), the country's leading MS rod manufacturer, arranged a workshop on the "Role of Extreme in Constructing Buildings" at Agrabad area in the port city Friday.BSRM Marketing Manager Proshun Talukder detailed...
Sarwar Zahan US dollar was stable against Bangladesh taka (BDT) Last week in the inter-bank foreign exchange market despite higher demand due to ample supply of the greenback, fund managers said. The market experienced higher demand for the greenback due...
Dhaka Bank signed an agreement with PAGE Development Centre, a Regional Micro Finance Institution (NGO), in Comilla District recently. Under the agreement Dhaka Bank will instantly disburse its foreign remittance payments through the 56 branches of PAGE Development Centre, said...
BRAC Bank recently launched an exceptional initiative to strengthen the bondage between celebrity guests and the branch-bankers: a programme styled "Distinguished Guests' Evening".BRAC Bank clients, who are also celebrities from show-biz, business or academic arena, shared their joyful experiences with...
IGW (International Gateway) operators Bangla Trac Communications Limited and NovoTel Limited formally signed separate agreements with Grameen Phone (GP) for routing international calls to and from GP subscribers and ICX (Interconnection Exchange) operators.GETCO Telecommuni-cations Limited and M&H Telecom Limited also...
Md Sahariat Hossain Bhuiyan has been promoted to the post of additional managing director (AMD) of Islami Insurance Bangladesh Limited (IIBL), said a press release. Prior to his promotion, he was the deputy-managing director (DMD) of the company. Sahariat started...
Nature of the fundClose-end Mutual Fund of 10 (Ten) years tenureSubscription OpenJune 21, 2009Subscription CloseJune 25, 2009For Non resident BangladeshiJune 21, 2009 to July 4Offer PriceTk. 10.00 per shareFace ValueTk. 10.00 per shareMarket lot500 unitsSponsors Portion20,000,000 UnitsPre IPO Placement60,000,000 unitsPublic...
Speaker Advocate Abdul Hamid Saturday said it is not possible to offer anymore seat to the opposition BNP in the front row of Jatiya Sangsad and expressed the hope that they would join the current parliament session, reports UNB."It was...
Foreign Minister Dipu Moni Saturday said utilising the potentials of hydro-electricity in Nepal and Bhutan and sharing electricity among SAARC member states could ensure a long-term energy security in the region, reports UNB. "We must exploit the existing prospects and...
BARISAL, June 6 (bdnews24.com): At least ten students were injured Saturday in a clash between two BCL factions over campus control at Barisal Polytechnic Institute. "Steps will be taken against those responsible after calling an academic council meeting," said acting...
DU Correspondent The third phase election of the 25 registered graduate representatives in the senate of Dhaka University (DU) will be held from 9 am to 5 pm today (Sunday) at two centres on the campus.The lifetime registered graduates (voter...
KHULNA, June 6 (BSS): Food and Disaster Management Minister Abdur Razzak said life had returned to normal in the southern coastal belt as cyclone Aila-affected people were getting adequate relief. The minister said this while briefing newsmen in Khulna Circuit...
FE ReportThe Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) will hold rallies and form human chains in different districts including the capital Tuesday demanding an end to the Indian government's initiative to construct the Tipaimikh dam on Borak River.As part of the...
The river Karnaphuli, considered as the lifeline to business activities for both the hill people and the flatlanders in the country's far east region, is dying due to mindless encroachment, dumping of industrial and clinical wastes, and lack of maintenance,...
World Cancer Survivors' Day-2009 will be observed like elsewhere across the globe today (Sunday), reports BSS.In observance of the day with the theme "A Celebration of Life", Ahsania Mission Cancer Hospital (AMCH) will hold a seminar on "Feelings and Expression...
HABIGANJ, June 6 (UNB): The much-needed 'Gungiajuri Haor Project' is going to be implemented in the district as the government has given approval for the feasibility study of the project.A meeting of the Water Resources Ministry sanctioned Tk 18.6 million...
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