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Southeast Bank opens 46th branch in Ctg

2008-12-23 00:00:00

FE ReportSoutheast Bank Limited expanded its network further by opening its 46th branch at Momin Road, Chittagong Sunday.Dr. Zaidi Sattar, Independent Director of the Bank formally inaugurated the Branch. In the inaugural function, among others, Azim Uddin Ahmed, Former Chairman...

More cos to come forward to work on CSR: BB Governor

2008-12-23 00:00:00

FE Report Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Salehuddin Ahmed Monday said the government has given a 10 per cent tax exemption on the spending of CSR activities by the private companies as part of its (government) recognition in such works....

AKTEL introduces Push Mail service

2008-12-23 00:00:00

AKTEL, one of the leading cell phone service providers in the country, has launched AKTEL Push Mail for its post-paid customers with a view to making customers' communication more convenient and easier.The launching of the service was announced at a...

EXIM Bank opens 42nd branch

2008-12-23 00:00:00

Bangladesh Export Import (EXIM) Bank Ltd opened its 42nd branch at Nariya in Shariatpur district Sunday, says a press release.

W Marine begins keel-laying of 12 ships today

2008-12-23 00:00:00

FE ReportBangladesh's leading shipbuilding company Western Marine Shipyard Limited will begin the keel-laying of 12 ocean going ships today (Tuesday) for export to a German firm.

CLP helping 'char' people come out of poverty trap

2008-12-23 00:00:00

FE ReportOfficials of Chars Livelihoods Programme that aims to help people of the char areas come of poverty trap with employment and protect themselves from climate change hope to reach the targeted goals well before the deadline. They revealed this...

Call rate eases, dollar stable

2008-12-23 00:00:00

FE Report The inter-bank call money rate slightly eased Monday due to improvement in liquidity. The US dollar, however, remained stable against Bangladesh taka (BDT) in the inter-bank foreign exchange market with steady flow of the greenback, fund managers said.The...

NCC Bank holds Foundation Training

2008-12-23 00:00:00

The NCC Bank Limited concluded a month-tong Foundation Training Course for its officers at the bank's training institute in the city recently. Deputy managing directors of the bank SM Shamsul Alam and Golam Hafiz Ahmed attended the ceremony and distributed...

Jaguar Land Rover to receive Tata cash boost

2008-12-23 00:00:00

LONDON, Dec 22 (CNN): The Indian owners of car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have agreed to pump "tens of millions" of dollars into the luxury car brand to prevent a cash flow crisis, it was reported Monday.The moves come...

DBH joins hand in an exceptional programme

2008-12-23 00:00:00

Employees of Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DBH) took part in the volunteers-sponsorship home building activities launched by Habitat for Humanity International Bangladesh (HFHIB) at Kaligonj in Dhaka Saturday.Habitat for Humanity International Bangladesh (HFHIB), an internationally reputed non-government organization...

World stocks mostly drop

2008-12-23 00:00:00

LONDON, Dec 22 (AFP): Global stocks mainly fell today, despite a multi-billion-dollar US government lifeline for the American auto industry, as analysts warned of volatile trading in the run-up to Christmas. Investors also pondered whether markets would enjoy a so-...

corporatewatch

2008-12-23 00:00:00

Call to collect dividend warrantsAll shareholders concerned of the BD Welding Electrodes Limited have been requested to collect their dividend warrants for the year that ended on December 31, '07 from the Share Department of the company at 87, Motijheel...

US-Afghan operation kills 20 insurgents

2008-12-23 00:00:00

KABUL, Dec 22 (AP): A joint US-Afghan operation along the border with Pakistan has killed about 20 insurgent fighters over the last month, an Afghan governor said Monday.The Afghan and US forces taking part in Operation Lion Heart are trying...

India demands increased int'l pressure on Pakistan

2008-12-23 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Dec 22 (AFP): India's foreign minister Monday criticised the international reaction to last month's attacks on Mumbai, saying pressure put on Pakistan by world leaders was inadequate.Pranab Mukherjee said that he wanted to see more results from US-led...

Winter's opening day packs a punch to northern US

2008-12-23 00:00:00

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec 22 (AP): Weekend storms in the nation's northern half knocked out power to thousands of customers Sunday and created nightmarish conditions for holiday travelers coast to coast on the first official day of winter.Gusty winds in...

Palestinians unhappy with Abbas' frequent absences

2008-12-23 00:00:00

RAMALLAH, West Bank, Dec 22 (AP): In four years as Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas has traveled to the far corners of the earth, but never set foot in the West Bank's largest city, Hebron.Ordinary Palestinians have long grumbled about their...

At least eight dead in strike on NW Pakistan

2008-12-23 00:00:00

PESHAWAR, Dec 22 (AFP): Twin suspected US missile strikes Monday on a tribal area in northwest Pakistan known as a hub of Taliban and Al-Qaeda activity killed at least eight militants, officials said.The strikes were the latest on extremists in...

Investigators press for clues in Denver jet mishap

2008-12-23 00:00:00

DENVER, Dec 22 (AP): Federal investigators planned to begin examining early Monday the burned carcass of a Continental Airlines plane that veered off a runway in Denver and caught fire, injuring 38 people.The twin-engine Boeing 737-500 was left in a...

Iraqi MPs to vote on fate of non-US foreign troops

2008-12-23 00:00:00

BAGHDAD, Dec 22 (AFP): Iraqi lawmakers are set to vote Monday on a resolution that will determine the fate of non-US foreign troops in the country, mainly British forces, when a UN mandate expires in 10 days. The vote is...

NASA celebrates Apollo 8's moon mission 40 years on

2008-12-23 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (AFP): The United States (US) space agency Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the historic Apollo 8 mission that brought three astronauts to orbit the moon for the first time. On December 21, 1968, Apollo 8 blasted...

news digest

2008-12-23 00:00:00

Iraqi shoe-thrower to go on trial Dec 31BAGHDAD, Dec 22: The Iraqi journalist thrust to instant fame when he threw his shoes at US President George W Bush will go on trial this month on charges that risk up to...

BCB Eleven dismissed for 88 against Sri Lanka

2008-12-23 00:00:00

BCB Eleven were bundled out for 88 runs in the first innings against touring Sri Lanka on the 2nd day of the three-day practice match at the BKSP ground in Savar Monday, reports UNB.The day's match started late at 12:00...

Batsmen restore India's control

2008-12-23 00:00:00

MOHALI, Dec 22 (BBC): Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh kept India in control of the second Test despite England's impressive bowling display on day four in Mohali. Following a fog-delayed start, England resumed on 282-6 in reply to India's 453...

Barisal Div score 111 for 2 after dismissing Dhaka for 175

2008-12-23 00:00:00

League leader Barisal Division scored 111 for 2 in 32 overs after dismissing Dhaka Division for 175 runs on the first day of the title-deciding final round match of the four-day Ispahani Mirzapore Tea 10th National Cricket League at Narayanganj...

Brothers Union beat Khulna Abahani

2008-12-23 00:00:00

Brothers Union Club moved into the second slot in the Citycell 2nd B League beating Khulna Abahani KC by 3-1 goals in the second phase match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) in the city Monday, reports UNB.With the win,...

Gayle breaks ton drought to keep WI alive

2008-12-23 00:00:00

NAPIER, Dec 22 (Cricinfo): The captain Chris Gayle scored his first hundred in three years as West Indies meandered to a 214-run lead with a day to play in the deciding Test of the series. Gayle mixed flamboyance with patience...

Barcelona beat Villarreal to go ten points clear

2008-12-23 00:00:00

BARCELONA, Dec 22 (AFP): Ten-man Barcelona came from behind to beat Villarreal 2-1 Sunday and go into the Christmas break with a commanding lead at the top of the table.After a tight first half, the game came to life following...

Liverpool draw 1-1 with Arsenal

2008-12-23 00:00:00

LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters): Leaders Liverpool stayed eight points clear of Arsenal in the race for the Premier League title after the two sides fought out an epic 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium Sunday. Arsenal, reduced to 10 men...

ICC to send security delegation to Pakistan

2008-12-23 00:00:00

The ICC has cast doubt on the viability of Pakistan as a venue for international cricket by announcing it will conduct an independent security assessment of the country before appointing officials for Sri Lanka's tour next month, reports Cricinfo. Sri...

Australia drop spin bowler Krejza

2008-12-23 00:00:00

Australia have dropped spinner Jason Krejza from their squad for the second Test against South Africa, reports BBC. Krejza, 25, had figures of 1-102 and 0-102 as Australia suffered a six-wicket defeat in the first Test. A Cricket Australia statement...