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...
RAJSHAHI, Nov 21 (BSS): The west zone of the Bangladesh Railway (BR) has earned Tk 1.78 billion (178 crore) by carrying passengers and goods during the last one year, which is Tk 400 million more than that of the previous...
FE ReportCity of London College (CLC), one of the oldest and leading private institutions based in the United Kingdom, has recently observed the 10th year of its presence in Bangladesh.The celebration came at a time when the institution has been...
The annual general meeting (AGM) of the Islamia Eye Hospital Society for 2008 was held at the hospital's auditorium in the city Friday, said a press release. Mirza Ali Behrouze Ispahani, chairman of the Society, presided over the meeting. The...
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture held Thursday a ceremony in Rudrapur village in Dinajpur in celebration of the 2007 Aga Khan Award for the school in Rudrapur, said a press release.The function focused on the contributions made to the...
A one month painting exhibition of Bangladeshi painters titled "Colours of Bangladesh" will begin at National Art Gallery in Islamabad on December 5, reports UNB.Minister for Information and Broadcasting of Pakistan government Sherry Rehman is expected to inaugurate the exhibition,...
Army Chief Gen Moeen U Ahmed laid foundation stone of the main building of 'Sena Shahayak School' for handicapped children of armed forces personnel at Dhamalcoat, Dhaka Cantonment Friday, reports UNB.Addressing on the occasion, Army Chief wished success of the...
President Iajuddin Ahmed Friday stressed on preserving the glorious history of the Liberation War of 1971, reports UNB."Liberation war is the greatest event in our national history. Freedom fighters are the greatest sons of this soil," he said addressing a...
Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Matiur Rahman Nizami Friday said the caretaker government (CG) was hatching plot to install a particular party in power by holding one-sided stage managed polls on December 18, reports UNB.Addressing a press conference at Jamaat central office, he...
The Awami League (AL) will give its opinion on the BNP's latest polls proposal after reviewing the responses anticipated from the government and the Election Commission (EC), a spokesperson said, reports bdnews24.com."We are waiting to learn about the outcome of...
Awami League (AL) president Sheikh Hasina promised to members of Child Parliament Friday to take up massive child development programmes, if voted to power, an aide said, reports bdnews24.com.Ensuring disadvantaged children's education and livelihood, adopting effective measures to curb child-labour...
BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia Friday expressed deep shock at the death of Afsar Ahmed Chowdhury, senior vice-president of Chittagong North District of BNP, reports BSS.In a condolence message, Khaleda Zia said Chowdhury had played a strong role in BNP politics...
Bangladesh National Awami Party (BNAP) has finalised nominations of 31 candidates to contest in the upcoming ninth Jatiya Sangsad election, reports BSS.The nomination of the candidates has been finalised at a meeting of the parliamentary board of the party held...
Two valiant freedom fighters died in Sariakandi Upazila of Bogra district and Syedpur town in Nilphamari district Thursday, officials and family sources said Friday, reports BSS.Khorshed Alam Khuttu, a local Awami League (AL) leader and former chairman of Narchi union...
MANIKGANJ, Nov 21 (BSS): BNP Secretary General Khondaker Delwar Hossain today reiterated his party's demand for lifting the state of emergency and cancellation of Section 91 (e) of the Representation of People Order (RPO)."The BNP is a pro-election party and...
Rival groups if Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) clashed in front of the Gulshan office of BNP soon after its chairperson Khaleda Zia had left the office at about 12.00 midnight Thursday, reports UNB.The clash ensued between the two groups following...
South Africa's hopes of a three-day win in the first Test over Bangladesh were scuppered by rain as only 19.2 overs were played Friday in Bloemfontein, reports BBC. The tourists lost two further wickets in that time, to reach 67-3...
The four-day match between Sylhet Division and Khulna Division in the 6th round of Ispahani Mirzapore Tea 10th National Cricket League ended in a draw at the Sylhet Stadium, reports UNB.Resuming the 2nd innings with overnight 93 for 5 in...
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