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Emirates to launch Ahmedabad flights

2007-09-19 00:00:00

FE ReportEmirates, a Dubai-based carrier, is going to launch its direct, non-stop flights to Indian Ahmedabad, according to a press release.This is its ninth Indian and 95th global destinations. A total of six flights will be operated per-week on the...

Most Asian markets lower

2007-09-19 00:00:00

TOKYO, Sept 18 (AP): Most Asian market fell Tuesday, with Tokyo's main index losing 2 per cent amid renewed concern over global credit markets and Hong Kong shares down on profit-taking. Stocks in China and Indonesia rose; shares fell in...

RFL launches uPVC doors, foam-sheet in local mkt

2007-09-19 00:00:00

FE ReportBanga Building Materials Ltd (BBML), a sister concern of Pran-RFL Group, launched its uPVC doors and foam-sheet at a function held at a city hotel Tuesday, said a press release.Executive Director (ED) of RFL Group Rabindranath Paul inaugurated the...

IMCB elects MS Haque chairman, NW Alam president

2007-09-19 00:00:00

FE ReportProf M Shamsul Haque and N Wazirul Alam have been elected chairman and president respectively of the Institute of Management Consultants Bangladesh (IMCB), the national association of the country's management consultants.They were elected in IMCB's annual general meeting (AGM),...

B'baria Livestock Dept earns over Tk 0.76m in 2006-07 fiscal

2007-09-19 00:00:00

Our CorrespondentBRAHMANBARIA, Sept 18: Livestock Department in Brahmanbaria district has earned revenue of over Tk 0.76 million in the 2006-07 financial year, which is Tk 96,674 higher than that of the 2005-06 financial year.Livestock Department sources said, it earned Tk...

European shares end mixed

2007-09-19 00:00:00

LONDON, Sept 18 (AFP): Europe's main stock markets experienced mixed fortunes Tuesday in cautious trade before a US interest rate decision, as the British banking sector rebounded slightly led by troubled Northern Rock. Investors remain concerned about the fallout from...

corporatewatch

2007-09-19 00:00:00

SEC issues show cause notice to co, menPadma Printers: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued show-cause cum hearing notice to the Padma Printers and Colour Limited, its directors, managing director and company secretary for non-compliance with securities-related laws...

SME Foundation eyes consultants to develop fashion design tech

2007-09-19 00:00:00

The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Foundation will appoint a consulting firm soon to develop fashion design technologies to meet the growing global demand by maintaining international standard, reports UNB.SME Foundation Managing Director Aiyub Miah said: "Country's small and medium...

Foreign missions in Dhaka donate Tk 1.0m for flood victims

2007-09-19 00:00:00

Diplomats and employees of 32 foreign missions in Bangladesh have donated Tk 1.0 million for the country's recent flood victims, reports UNB.Foreign Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury received the money in cash from Turkish Ambassador Ferit Ergin and Indian High Commissioner...

CA's Relief Fund receives Tk 12.8m more in donation

2007-09-19 00:00:00

Thirty-three more individuals and organisations have donated over Tk 12.82 million (1.282 crore) to the Chief Adviser's Relief and Welfare Fund for the country's flood victims, reports UNB.The donors handed over cheques for the amount to Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed...

First SAARC Youth Camp in Nov

2007-09-19 00:00:00

A four-day SAARC youth camp, the first rally of youths of South Asia under the auspices of the regional forum, will be held at the Jatiyo Jubo Kendro in Savar towards the end of November, reports UNB.Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed...

Dy Director of Livestock held for taking bribe

2007-09-19 00:00:00

CHITTAGONG, Sept 18 (UNB): Joint forces arrested a deputy director of Divisional Livestock Department from his office here while taking bribe Tuesday.Acting on a tip-off, the joint forces raided the Divisional Livestock office at noon in the city's Khulshi area...

Ex PP sentenced for taking bribe

2007-09-19 00:00:00

MOULVIBAZAR, Sept 18 (UNB): Former Special Public Prosecutor (PP) of Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal Advocate Jalal Abedin had been sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment for taking bribe.Additional District and Sessions Judge M Mahtab Hossain fined him Tk...

Maidservant missing

2007-09-19 00:00:00

FE ReportA maidservant named Janu (12) working at a residence at Uttar Kutubkhali under Jatrabari police station on the outskirts of the city has been missing since September 13.Janu, attired in green Salwar and Kameej, had gone from the residence...

Hafizur Rahman passes away

2007-09-19 00:00:00

Council member and past president of Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) Chowdhury Hafizur Rahman died at Square Hospital in the city Monday. He was 69, said a press release.His Namaj-e-Janaja was held on the Institute premises...

President urges Egypt to import Bangladeshi goods

2007-09-19 00:00:00

Egypt can import high-class pharmaceuticals, melamine, garments and jute goods from Bangladesh at competitive prices. President Iajuddin told this to the newly appointed Egyptian Ambassador in Bangladesh Fayez Mustafa Noseir who presented his credentials to the President at Bangabhaban in...

Dhaka can assist Kampala in many ways like micro-credit

2007-09-19 00:00:00

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has formally invited Chief Adviser (CA) Fakhruddin Ahmed to attend the next Commonwealth Summit to be held in Kampala on November 23-25.Ugandan State Minister for Foreign Affairs Isaac Musumba, who arrived in the city Tuesday, handed...

431st issue of Prothom Alo's 'Alpin' banned

2007-09-19 00:00:00

The government has banned the 431st issue of 'Alpin', a weekly supplement of Bangla leading daily Prothom Alo, for publishing a cartoon which was believed to have hurt the religious sentiment of the people, reports UNB.The government also ordered the...

Home secy meets ACC chairman

2007-09-19 00:00:00

Amid reports of corruption allegation against him, Secretary for Home Affairs Abdul Karim met Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Hasan Mashhud Chowdhury at the latter's office in the city Tuesday, reports UNB. Talking to reporters after the meeting, the home secretary...

22 addl secys promoted, appointed to key posts

2007-09-19 00:00:00

The Caretaker Government (CG) has promoted 22 additional secretaries to secretary, and appointed them to various key posts in a major reshuffle in the interim administration, reports UNB.An official announcement Tuesday said, Food and Disaster Management Ministry acting secretary Dhiraj...

Islamic leaders demand halting Prothom Alo publication

2007-09-19 00:00:00

Prominent Islamic leaders led by Baitul Mukarram Khatib Obaidul Huq Monday demanded halting daily Prothom Alo publication for printing a cartoon in its supplement 'Alpin' that hurt the religious sentiment of the Muslims, reports UNB.They put forward the demand during...

BRAC chief appeals for release of its abducted official

2007-09-19 00:00:00

BRAC founder and chairperson Fazle Hasan Abed has expressed grave concern over the kidnapping of BRAC Area Manager Nurul Islam in Afghanistan and appealed for his immediate release, reports UNB.He has also expressed deep sadness at the recent killing of...

Two RU teachers among 13 indicted for torching DGFI car during violence

2007-09-19 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, Sep 18 (UNB): A court here Tuesday framed charge against 13 persons, including two teachers of Rajshahi University (RU), for burning a DGFI car on the campus amid a turmoil on August 22 in a sequel to the violent...

Paks stun Aussies

2007-09-19 00:00:00

A dazzling 117-run partnership between Misbah-ul-Haq and Shoaib Malik, two of Pakistan's batting heroes from earlier in the tournament, inspired a famous six-wicket victory over Australia, a triumph that almost certainly sealed their place in the final four. After the...

Serbs ready to bump Aussies from Davis Cup world group

2007-09-19 00:00:00

BELGRADE, Sept 18 (AFP): Serbia's growing legion of tennis fans have a rare chance to roar on their fast-rising stars this week when Novak Djokovic spearheads his Davis Cup team out against Australia. World No. 3 Djokovic's Serbia are confident...

Styris, McMillan do it for Kiwis

2007-09-19 00:00:00

''You have to be really thinking on your feet," said Daniel Vettori before this match. New Zealand did just that - recovering from 31 for 4 thanks to the big-hitting best of Scott Styris and Craig McMillan and then throttling...

Beckham and Galaxy to play in New Zealand

2007-09-19 00:00:00

WELLINGTON, Sept 18 (AFP): English football icon David Beckham will play in an exhibition match in Wellington in December with his new club Los Angeles Galaxy, local football officials said Tuesday. The Galaxy will play Wellington Phoenix, newcomers to Australia's...

Rooney's return perfectly timed for United

2007-09-19 00:00:00

LISBON, Sept 18 (AFP): Sir Alex Ferguson will let Wayne Rooney off the leash as Manchester United start their Champions League challenge at Sporting Lisbon Wednesday. Rooney has been sidelined since breaking a metatarsal bone in United's first match of...

Canada, Australia go head-to-head for World Cup glory

2007-09-19 00:00:00

CHENGDU, Sept 18 (AFP): Canada and star striker Christine Sinclair stand between Australia and World Cup history on Wednesday as the two rivals prepare to go head- to- head in their final group game. A revelation of the 2007 tournament,...

Styris, McMillan do it for Kiwis

2007-09-19 00:00:00

''You have to be really thinking on your feet," said Daniel Vettori before this match. New Zealand did just that - recovering from 31 for 4 thanks to the big-hitting best of Scott Styris and Craig McMillan and then throttling...