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Call money rate steady, dollar stable

2008-11-24 00:00:00

FE Report The inter-bank call money rate remained steady Sunday despite withdrawal of cash through treasury bills. The US dollar was also stable against Bangladesh taka (BDT) in the inter-bank foreign exchange market due to moderate demand for the greenback,...

DCCI workshop on trade with EU begins in city

2008-11-24 00:00:00

A three-day training workshop for entrepreneurs and consultants of DCCI SEQUA Project under Asia-Investment II Programme of the EU, organised jointly by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and SEQUA, GmbH, Germany, began in the city Saturday. The main...

NCC bank opens 56th branch at Raipur

2008-11-24 00:00:00

National Credit and Commerce Bank Limited (NCC) opened its 56th branch with online facility at Raipur, Lakshmipur recently, says a press release. Chairman of the bank Tofazzal Hossain inaugurated the branch as the chief guest. Managing Director of the bank...

Govt borrows Tk 4.0b thru' treasury bills

2008-11-24 00:00:00

FE ReportThe government borrowed Tk 4.00 billion (400 crore) Sunday through auctions of treasury bills. It will result in withdrawal of Tk 4.00 billion from the market in the week.The central bank conducted auctions of 91-day and 182-day bills on...

Chambers’ presidents accord reception to Moeen tomorrow

2008-11-24 00:00:00

FE Report The Council of Chamber Presidents (CCP), an organisation consisting of all district chambers, will oraganise a meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the city. Army Chief General Moeen U Ahmed will join the meeting as...

EBL holds training on 'anti-money laundering' in Ctg

2008-11-24 00:00:00

FE ReportEastern Bank Limited (EBL) organised a day-long training course on Anti-Money Laundering for its employees in Chittagong recently, said a press release.Bangladesh Bank General Manager (Chittagong Office) Sk Sur Chowdhury conducted the training session. EBL Deputy Managing Director Muklesur...

Emirates inaugurates floating hospital for poor

2008-11-24 00:00:00

The Emirates Friendship Hospital Ship, a charity venture run by registered NGO Friendship and sponsored by the Emirates Airline Foundation, was inaugurated in the city Saturday with members of Emirates' senior management and government officials attending the opening ceremony, says...

corporatewatch

2008-11-24 00:00:00

DividendsHakkani Pulp: The board of directors of Hakkani Pulp & Paper has recommended 8.0 per cent cash dividend for the year 2007-2008. The annual general meeting (AGM) of the company will be held at the Eden Garden Community Centre, Near...

Gulf shares lower after Saudi slump

2008-11-24 00:00:00

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 24 (AFP): Stock markets in the energy-rich Gulf region opened the week lower Sunday a day after the Saudi bourse-the region's largest-slumped more than 9.0 per cent, denting sentiment.All seven markets dropped with Dubai and Doha shares...

Food, Cultural Festival opens at Radisson Water Garden Hotel

2008-11-24 00:00:00

FE ReportThe week-long '2nd Bangladesh Food and Cultural Festival' organised by the Radisson Water Garden Hotel Dhaka is kicking off in the city from today (Monday)Aimed at showcasing and promoting the country's culinary and cultural richness to the foreign expatriates...

ATM booth at Prime Bank Bashundhara Branch

2008-11-24 00:00:00

Prime Bank Limited opened an ATM booth at its Bashundhara branch in the city recently, says a press release.Prime Bank Additional Managing Director Nasiruddin Ahmed inaugurated the new booth. Also present on the occasion were Prime Bank Senior Executive Vice-president...

Indian company to increase investment in Malaysia

2008-11-24 00:00:00

HANOI, Nov 24: The Indian business software company, Focus Software Limited, is to invest RM30 million (over US$8.0 million) over the next three years to strengthen its operations in Malaysia and for forays into other Asean countries, as well as...

Abahani-MSC face-off in opener

2008-11-24 00:00:00

After a 13-day break, the Citycell 2nd B League resumes today (Monday) at 4:30 pm with a high voltage match between holders Dhaka Abahani Limited and Dhaka Mohammedan SC at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) in the city, reports UNB.Private...

Aussies advance in style

2008-11-24 00:00:00

Mitchell Johnson took five wickets as Australia wrapped up a comfortable 149-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at the Gabba. Johnson made light work of the Black Caps batting order after Simon Katich had scored an unbeaten...

BOA committee formed

2008-11-24 00:00:00

Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) Sunday formed a 23-member working committee with BOA secretary general Kutubuddin Ahmed as the convener ahead of the 11th South Asian Games to be held in Dhaka in December 2009, reports UNB.The committee was formed at...

Bangladesh humiliated

2008-11-24 00:00:00

Both the Bangladesh men's and women's teams conceded defeat in their 9th round matches of the 38th Chess Olympiad in Dresden, Germany Saturday, reports UNB.Bangladesh men's team conceded 1-3 points defeat against Scotland with Grand Master Abdullah Al Rakib winning...

Hatton stops Malignaggi

2008-11-24 00:00:00

Ricky Hatton coasted to a one-sided win over Paulie Malignaggi at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with his opponent's corner stopping the fight in round 11, BBC reports. Malignaggi had occasional success with his jab but fought virtually one-handed...

Two more bronze medals on day II

2008-11-24 00:00:00

Bangladesh earned two more bronze medals on the 2nd day of the 4th South Asian Shooting Championship in Islamabad Sunday, reports UNB.Bangladesh won the bronze medals in the team events of men's 50-metre prone and men's 10 mete air pistol.In...

BHF President XI's 3rd consecutive win

2008-11-24 00:00:00

BHF President XI completed their engagements in the Jindal Steel 45th Nehru Cup Hockey tournament without any point losing to ONGC XI by a solitary goal in the third and last group match at the Gurgaon Nehru Stadium in Haryana...

Dhaka Club to organise sports carnival

2008-11-24 00:00:00

FE ReportDhaka Club along with Kurmitola Golf Club, Cadet College Club, Gulshan Club, Uttara Club as co-hosts, is going to organise the Dhaka Sports Carnival-2008 for the 4th time in the city from November 28th to 30th. This year the...

1st Indo-Bangla wrestling begins today

2008-11-24 00:00:00

The 1st Indo-Bangla-Bangladesh Wrestling Competition (men's and women's), organised by Bangladesh Amateur Wrestling Federation, begins Monday at the Outer Stadium kabaddi/volleyball ground in Dhaka.Maj Gen ATM Amin, director general of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP, will formally inaugurate the two-day meet...

Police advance to 2nd slot

2008-11-24 00:00:00

Police AC advanced to the 2nd slot in the Metropolis Second Division Football League outplaying Dhanmondi Club by 3-0 goals at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium at Kamalapur in the city Sunday.Al Amin, Shaheen Miah and...

Repeated rescheduling of polls a conspiracy, says Hasina

2008-11-24 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina Saturday said repeated rescheduling of parliament elections is nothing but a conspiracy to foil the polls, reports UNB. She made the remarks to reporters after a meeting with Dhaka University teachers at her Dhanmondi...

Law & order situation won't worsen if emergency is lifted: Matin

2008-11-24 00:00:00

Army will be deployed during the elections as per desire of the Election Commission, government authorities decided Sunday, reports UNB.The decision came from a meeting convened at the Home Ministry to discuss law-and-order situation during the polls planned for next...

HC extends order until Jan 7 next not to arrest or harass Hasina

2008-11-24 00:00:00

The High Court (HC) Sunday further extended its order until January 7, 2009 restraining the law from arresting or harassing ex-Prime Minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina in the Niko and Barge-mounted power plant graft cases, reports UNB.A division...

EU seeks lifting of emergency

2008-11-24 00:00:00

The European Union (EU) Sunday said it was not happy with parliament election under the state of emergency although it had decided to deploy the full election observation mission to monitor the December 29 polls, reports UNB."It is not easy...

EC hears objections against 7 election observation bodies

2008-11-24 00:00:00

The Election Commission (EC) Sunday held hearing on objections against seven organisations prior to considering their enlistment as election observers, reports UNB.Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) ATM Shamsul Huda and commissioners M Sohul Hussain and Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain...

HC grants 3 months bail to Moudud

2008-11-24 00:00:00

The High Court (HC) Sunday granted bail for three months to detained BNP stalwart and ex-minister Barrister Moudud Ahmed in a graft case, reports UNB.Passing the interim order following a writ petition, a division bench comprising Justice Tariq ul Hakim...

AL workers clash over nominations outside Hasina's residence

2008-11-24 00:00:00

At least four people were injured as supporters of rival Awami League (AL) groups clashed for a second day Sunday outside party chief Sheikh Hasina's Dhanmondi house amid aspirants' frantic bid to get AL ticket for parliament elections, reports UNB.Witnesses...

Khoka challenges polls embargo on mayors

2008-11-24 00:00:00

Dhaka mayor Sadeque Hossain Khoka filed a petition with the High Court (HC) Sunday challenging the Election Commission's (EC) embargo on mayors contesting parliamentary polls for three years after quitting office, reports bdnews24.com.Barrister Ruhul Quddus Kajol filed the petition on...