Syed JamaluddinBusinessmen and their leaders at a convention on 15th of this month urged the major political parties to put economic agenda in their election manifestos on priority basis for accelerating the economic development of the country. This convention was...
M.H. BariThe status of seafood, a non traditional item until independence has undergone a sea change. In fiscal year (FY) 1972-73 seafood items worth US$ 3.06 million were exported. It rose to $515.32 million in FY 2006-2007. With the introduction...
Shahadat HossainSensitising the potential policy makers of the country to the very pressing need of increasing energy supply is much important in the backdrop of energy-starved conditions in the country. All concerned would express the hope that in the remaining...
The prevailing circumstances surrounding the issue of Bangladesh-Myanmar maritime boundary delimitation seems to be drifting. Both the countries have been exploring possibilities of settling the issue through bilateral negotiations. While the parties have agreed to sit in Yangon next January...
NEWSPAPERS reported that the remittances from expatriate Bangladeshis increased last month. The Bangladeshis working in different countries, mainly in the Middle-East, sent $655.98 million in October. It is a 17.34 per cent rise compared to the same month's a year...
Barrister M. A. Muid KhanDESPITE Bangladesh's constitution-bound commitment to international peace and co-operation, the recent efforts to set up drilling by a Korean company engaged by Myanmar government, in the disputed territorial water of the Bay of Bengal, have flagrantly...
A.K.N. AhmedTHE suggestions that have so far come forward to set right the global financial system are piecemeal, partial and rather superficial. All are essentially aimed at mending the broken system and not ending it. For example, John Gieve, Deputy...
Syed Fattahul AlimWith major breakthroughs in science and technology, we are not only getting more aware of our surroundings day by day, we are also becoming more knowledgeable about ourselves. By ourselves is meant here the black box that controls...
ABM AhsanullahDoyen of journalists late Abdus Salam was a great enthusiast and an avid bridge player. He used to play bridge regularly. During his time, mostly Rubber Bridge was being played. Nonetheless, in the context of the game of Bridge,...
Marius Zaharia No matter who wins Romania's general election this month, none of the main contenders is committed to the cuts in spending needed to reduce the risk of a currency crisis, spelling more trouble ahead for local markets. Analysts...
Enayet RasulIt is not a name that has been created by Bangladesh such as the name Myanmar is a new one compared to the age-old name of Burma that identified this country. The name Bay of Bengal has been used...
Greg Miller A new assessment by US intelligence agencies predicts that American influence in the world will decline over the next two decades as surging powers such as China and India, as well as independent entities including tribes and criminal...
Fayen WongAustralia's summer oil imports, typically robust amid strong gasoline demand over the holiday season, are set to weaken from a year ago as oil refiners trim output due to poor margins and slackening fuel demand.The country's thirst for overseas...
FE ReportPrices of edible oil, onion, ginger, garlic and green chili increased at the city's retail level during the last week as the holy Eid-ul-Azha celebration draws nearer. Prices of different varieties of rice,however, declined by Tk 1-Tk 2 per...
FE ReportMutual Trust Bank Limited (MTBL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Society for Development Initiatives (SDI) and Leather Sector Business Promotion Council (LSBPC) at its head office in the city recently, said a press release.MTBL Managing Director Kazi...
Sarwar ZahanThe inter-bank call money rate remained steady last week although the government regularly withdrew cash from the market using its various tools, fund managers said.The market was active throughout the week with a strong demand for cash. The liquidity...
FE Report BRAC Bank Limited Thursday opened two branches of the bank -- one at Sonargaon Shopping Complex in Narayanganj district and the other at Donia Bishwa Road in the city, said a press release.BRAC Bank Managing Director and Chief...
November 16 - November 20, 2008Commercial Bank of CeylonUS dollar maintained its upbeat tone against Bangladeshi taka, which was expected to remain until the end of the current month. Most of the banks were unwilling to sell their dollar-holding anticipating...
WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (AP): US President-elect Barack Obama is "on track" to nominate Hillary Clinton as secretary of state within a week, according to US media reports.A Democratic Party official was quoted as saying the move would be made public...
BAGHDAD, Nov 21 (AFP): Thousands of people have gathered in Baghdad to protest against a proposed deal to allow US troops to remain in Iraq once their UN mandate expires.The demonstration was called by the Shia cleric, Moqtada Sadr, who...
NEW DELHI, Nov 21 (AFP): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged Indians Friday to reject centuries of ethnic and religious divisions, warning that they would be manipulated by politicians to fracture the country. His comments follow the recent arrests of Hindu...
SRINAGAR, Nov 21 (Reuters): An informal curfew is in place in the city of Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, ahead of the second phase of elections for a new state government.There has been no official announcement about the curfew, but the...
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Nov 21 (AFP): Five people have been killed in a blast at the funeral of a Shia cleric in north-western Pakistan, police say.Several others were injured in the explosion, in the town of Dera Ismail Khan, reports...
US economic, military and political dominance is likely to decline over the next two decades, according to a new US intelligence report on global trends, according to Internet.The National Intelligence Council (NIC) predicts China, India and Russia will increasingly challenge...
KATHMANDU, Nov 21 (AFP): Nepal's ruling Maoists began a national meeting Friday to hammer out their political future, with leftist hardliners arguing for greater state control in all sectors. The Maoists are now Nepal's largest party, after winning polls earlier...
Olmert to head to US for 'farewell' talks with Bush JERUSALEM, Nov 21: Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert heads to Washington Sunday for a "farewell" meeting with President George W. Bush, with Iran's nuclear drive set to overshadow sluggish Mideast...
FE ReportSimpler regulations can facilitate entrepreneurship growth in Bangladesh, especially in the SME sector, which can create more employment opportunities in the country, said Apurba Kumar Biswas, chief executive officer (CEO) of Regulatory Reforms Commission (RRC). He said, improper regulations...
Home Adviser Maj Gen (retd) Abdul Matin said Friday that the government has directed the law enforcing agencies to arrest the criminals who might be a threat to holding of free, fair and peaceful general elections, reports UNB.The process of...
Our CorrespondentCHITTAGONG, Nov 21: Land owners seeking building plan approvals from the Chittagong Development Authority (CDA) have been increasing recently. More than four hundred applications have been submitted within the last few days which is much higher compared to any...
Indian High Commission in Dhaka in cooperation with Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) organised a reception in the city Thursday to celebrate the Alumni Day, International Students Day and Education Day, reports UNB.Addressing the gathering, mostly comprising Bangladesh nationals...
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