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Keeping and strengthening BBF

2009-03-29 00:00:00

A well appreciated move of the immediate past caretaker government, as far as the country's businesses were concerned, was the Better Business Forum (BBF). The present elected government should realise the merits of retaining it with the same enthusiasm.To get...

Sugar mills should observe May 5 as genocide day

2009-03-29 00:00:00

On May 05, 1971, about 100 innocent persons were killed at North Bengal Sugar Mills Ltd at Gopalpur in Natore by the Pakistani army. Among them was my beloved eldest brother, the then General Manager (Administrator) of the mill, Shaheed...

Handling fake currency

2009-03-29 00:00:00

Individuals have a responsibility in detecting fake currency notes. But it should be easy to realise the risks posed to people when such notes are supplied to them from banks. For instance, circulation of fake notes through banks has been...

Economic downturn leads to a stronger government

2009-03-29 00:00:00

A.F.M. Mainul AhsanIN every recession, people lose their wealth that they accumulated over years. But one thing very surprising happened in every financial crisis: governments get stronger. Freedom gets constrained, i.e., choice of alternatives vanishes. Government puts all the restrictions...

Electric 'current net' ('Jal')

2009-03-29 00:00:00

Air Commodore Muhammad Zakiul Islam ndu acsc (Retd)HAVE you ever wondered about the Current Jal, its origin and its efficacy! It took me quite some time to figure out as to why this particular type of fishing net got such...

Status of Bangladesh-Myanmar trade negotiations

2009-03-29 00:00:00

Md. Joynal Abdin THIS is an era of globalization. The World Trade Organization (WTO) is working hard to ensure free movement of goods and services across the world. No country of the world is self-sufficient; everyone has some advantages and...

Obama team takes its climate change agenda abroad

2009-03-29 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Mar 28 (AP): The Obama administration has a single mission as it heads to the climate change negotiating table for the first time Sunday: convincing other countries the United States cares about global warming.After eight years on the sidelines,...

China vows 'severe crackdown' on Tibet separatists

2009-03-29 00:00:00

BEIJING, Mar 28 (AFP): China vowed Saturday to "severely crack down on any separatist activities" in Tibet as it launched a new national holiday marking the 50th anniversary of a failed uprising in the Himalayan region.The Chinese flag was raised...

'North Korea launch would go before UN'

2009-03-29 00:00:00

SEOUL, Mar 28 (AP): South Korea, the United States and Japan warned that North Korea's planned rocket launch would violate a UN resolution and said they would take the issue to the world body's Security Council if Pyongyang goes ahead...

EU urges new Israeli govt to accept Palestinian state

2009-03-29 00:00:00

HLUBOKA NAD VLTAVOU, Czech Republic, Mar 28 (AFP): The European Union told Israel's incoming new government Friday that there would be "consequences" if it does not accept the principle of a Palestinian state."Relations would become very difficult indeed," said Czech...

Thousands flee Fargo ahead of menacing floodwaters

2009-03-29 00:00:00

FARGO, North Dakota, Mar 28 (AP): Thousands of shivering, tired residents got out while they could and others prayed that miles of sandbagged levees would hold Friday as the surging Red River threatened to unleash the biggest flood North Dakota's...

Russia plans to create Arctic military force

2009-03-29 00:00:00

MOSCOW, Mar 28 (AP): Russia plans to create a new military force to protect its interests in the disputed Arctic region, a Kremlin strategy paper says.The document outlines Russia's policy for the Arctic, which is believed to contain as much...

news digest

2009-03-29 00:00:00

Pakistan kills 12 Taliban militants PESHAWAR, Mar 28: Pakistani helicopter gunships Saturday killed 12 militants in a restive tribal region bordering Afghanistan, a security official said. The strikes took place in Mohmand, one of seven lawless tribal districts in northwestern...

Militants destroy 12 NATO trucks in Pakistan

2009-03-29 00:00:00

PESHAWAR, Mar 28 (AFP): Taliban militants in Pakistan destroyed Saturday 12 parked trucks laden with supplies for NATO forces in neighbouring Afghanistan during a heavy battle with police, an official said.Fighters armed with rockets and petrol bombs besieged the Farhad...

UN thematic dialogue highlights need to reform global financial structure

2009-03-29 00:00:00

UNITED NATIONS, March 28 (Xinhua): The United Nations concluded yesterday an interactive thematic dialogue on the ongoing world financial crisis, with many participants calling for reforms of the existing global financial structure. The three-day event, organised by the 192-member General...

Obama tells banks to work together

2009-03-29 00:00:00

President Barack Obama has met with top US bankers to discuss his latest plans to stabilise the US financial system and boost the US economy, reports BBC.Mr Obama called the bosses of the biggest US banks to the White House...

Protectionism on rise, endangering recovery: WTO

2009-03-29 00:00:00

GENEVA: The world is slipping dangerously into protectionism, threatening to strangle global economic recovery, the World Trade Organisation said, according to IHT.In an alarm bell to WTO's 153 members, Director-General Pascal Lamy said free trade has suffered "significant slippage" this...

IMF calls for unity ahead of G20

2009-03-29 00:00:00

The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stressed the need for unity among world leaders at the G20 meeting in London next week, reports BBC."It is absolutely necessary for leaders to find agreement," said IMF managing director Dominique...

BRAC Bank signs MoU with Apollo Hospitals

2009-03-29 00:00:00

The BRAC Bank Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Apollo Hospitals Dhaka recently, said a press release.Under this agreement, Apollo Hospitals will provide priority corporate benefits and medical services for the staff and their family members of BRAC...

G20 protesters to march in London

2009-03-29 00:00:00

Thousands of people are expected to march through London later to demand action on poverty, climate change and jobs ahead of next week's G20 summit, reports BBC.The Put People First alliance of 150 charities and unions will march from Embankment...

Annual review meeting of BGIC's branch and zonal managers held

2009-03-29 00:00:00

The annual review meeting of the branch and zonal managers of the Bangladesh General Insurance Company Limited (BGIC) was held at its head office in the city recently, said a press release. Managing Director of the company AK Azizul Huq...

Commodity prices diverge on signs of US recovery

2009-03-29 00:00:00

LONDON, Mar 28 (AFP): Oil prices rallied this week on signs of a rosier future for the United States (US) economy, which in turn weighed on gold futures as investors pulled out of the 'safe-haven' yellow metal.OIL: Oil prices hit...

HR Textile approves 8.50pc cash dividend

2009-03-29 00:00:00

FE Report HR Textile Mills Limited approved 8.50 per cent cash dividend for its shareholders for the year that ended on September 30, 2008. The approval came at the 24th annual general meeting (AGM) of the company at the Dhaka...

Modernisation of Ctg Port emphasised

2009-03-29 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentCHITTAGONG, Mar 28: Modernisation of Chittagong Port (CP) has been emphasised for the over all development of the country as the port contributes 70 to 80 per cent revenue to the state treasury. Speakers made the remarks at a...

Children work as slaves in Dublarchar fish processing

2009-03-29 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentKHULNA, Mar 28: Thousands of children have been engaged to work on force in the fishermen colonies in Dublarchar of the Sundarbans defying law of the land.Alorkol, Narkelbariar Char, Shelare Char; Choprakhali Char along with nearby few small islands...

Padma Oil opens filling station at Gopalganj

2009-03-29 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentGOPALGANJ, Mar 28: : Padma Oil Company limited (Ltd) opened its 70th sales centre Mita filling station at Bedgram in Gopalganj town recently.Owner of filling station SK Masudur Rahman arranged an inaugurating ceremony. Former teacher of Gopalganj High School...

Janata Bank net profit crosses Tk 3.0b-mark

2009-03-29 00:00:00

The audited financial statements of Janata Bank Limited for the year 2008 was approved in its 83rd board meeting held in the city recently. Chairman of the bank Suhel A Choudhury presided over the meeting, says a press release.Directors M...

Bangladesh Brand Forum ends today, plans to defy global meltdown

2009-03-29 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Brand Forum 2009 is taking a bold step in telling its corporate leaders and marketers that it is time to make their mark through brands, says a press release.The two-day forum began Saturday at Hotel Sheraton in the...

DBBL to install 500 more ATMs

2009-03-29 00:00:00

Mehdi Musharraf BhuiyanThe country's nascent ATM (automated teller machines) network is set for another booming year as one of its leading exponents in the local market- Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited (DBBL), is embarking on a massive expansion of its present ATM...

ICB AMCL declares NAV of its two unit funds

2009-03-29 00:00:00

FE Report ICB Asset Management Company Limited (AMCL), a subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), recently announced Net Asset Value (NAV) of its two unit funds, said a press release. The total NAV of ICB AMCL Unit Fund stood...