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banglalink travel, tourism fair concludes

2007-09-11 00:00:00

FE ReportA three-day banglalink Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair 2007 organised by the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) concluded in the city recently. banglalink partnered the TOAB for the three day fair by being the sole sponsor. The closing...

Emirates to launch non-stop ME-S America route soon

2007-09-11 00:00:00

FE ReportEmirates will launch its first non-stop air link between the Middle East (ME) and South America with its technically-advanced Boeing 777-200LR soon, said a press release.The airline's non-stop Dubai to Sao Paulo route will be launched on October 1...

Premier Bank managers urged to work for bank's betterment

2007-09-11 00:00:00

FE ReportAll managers of Premier Bank Limited have been urged to exert all-out efforts to ensure development of the bank in all key areas. Managing Director of the bank Abu Haniff Khan made the appeal while presiding over the monthly...

Berger opens five more Color Bank outlets

2007-09-11 00:00:00

FE ReportFive more Berger Color Bank outlets were inaugurated in Khulna, Jessore and Kushtia recently. Berger Paints (BD) Limited Managing Director Masih Ul Karim inaugurated Color Bank outlets at Nagarik Hardware in Kushtia, Kalam Hardware Store and Hazera Enterprise in...

Citi to list with Tokyo in Nov

2007-09-11 00:00:00

TOKYO, Sept 10 (Reuters): Bank Citigroup will list its shares in Tokyo as early as November as part of the financial giant's push into the world's second-largest economy, sources familiar with the matter told the news agency Monday. Citigroup is...

Asian stocks end lower

2007-09-11 00:00:00

TOKYO, Sept 10 (AFP): Asian stock markets ended mostly weaker Monday, hit by heavy losses on Wall Street after a surprise drop in US payrolls sparked fears the world's largest economy may be heading for recession, dealers said. But the...

corporatewatch

2007-09-11 00:00:00

SEC condition for public issue becomes activeAccording to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decision relating to public issue of securities, the following conditions will be imposed: "An applicant cannot submit more than two applications, one in his/her own name...

UNFPA donates six ambulances for fistula programme

2007-09-11 00:00:00

FE ReportUNFPA has donated six ambulances to Health and Family Welfare Ministry for fistula patients.Health Adviser ASM Matiur Rahman received the keys of the ambulances at a programme at the conference room of the ministry Monday.The ambulances will be used...

Tornado damages huge quantity of fruits, vegetables

2007-09-11 00:00:00

SHERPUR, Sept 10 (UNB): The tornado that swept over Sapmari and Kuthurakanda villages in Bhatshala Union in Sadar Upazila Thursday extensively damaged fruits and vegetables worth Tk 2.5 million (25 lakh).Parul, a banana farmer of Dakkhin Sapmari village, along with...

35 fishermen go missing in trawlers capsize

2007-09-11 00:00:00

BAGERHAT, Sept 10 (UNB): Around 35 fishermen of eight trawlers went missing in the Bay of Bengal Saturday and Sunday as their trawlers capsized in the rough sea.Sources said the fishing trawlers with some 105 fishermen capsized at Dimer Char,...

Flood causes loss in fisheries sector

2007-09-11 00:00:00

BRAHMANBARIA, Sept 10 (UNB): The recent flood has caused loss of Tk 5.0 million (50 lakh) in the fisheries sector in nine unions in Sarail Upazila.Local Fisheries Department said fish of 520 water bodies worth about Tk 3.0 million were...

Dainik Purbakon founder Yusuf Chy no more

2007-09-11 00:00:00

CHITTAGONG, Sept 10 (UNB): Founder of popular local daily Dainik Purbakon and also chairman of Purbakon Group Ltd M Yusuf Chowdhury died of cardiac arrest in Makkah in Saudi Arabia early Monday. He was 69.

Dacoits loot cash, valuables, one injured

2007-09-11 00:00:00

MADARIPUR, Sept 10 (UNB): Armed dacoits looted cash and other valuables from a house in Badamtala area of the district town early Saturday leaving one injured.Police quoting local people said the bandits, numbering 6/7, stormed into the house of Nandakumar...

Two outlaws killed in shootout with RAB

2007-09-11 00:00:00

PABNA, Sept 10 (UNB): Two outlaws were killed in a shootout between their cohorts and Rapid Action Battalion members at Choradanga village in Sadar Upazila early Monday.The deceased were identified as Abdul Wahab (35), regional leader of banned Purba Banglar...

Jail Code doesn't provide phone facility to prisoners

2007-09-11 00:00:00

Deputy Inspector General-DIG (Prisons) of Police Shamsul Haider Siddiqui has dismissed the demand for telephone facility to Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina who is now in prison. The DIG (Prisons) told journalists at the Dhaka Central Jail gate Monday...

Jail Code doesn't provide phone facility to prisoners

2007-09-11 00:00:00

Deputy Inspector General-DIG (Prisons) of Police Shamsul Haider Siddiqui has dismissed the demand for telephone facility to Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina who is now in prison. The DIG (Prisons) told journalists at the Dhaka Central Jail gate Monday...

Need for enhancing trade between Bhutan, Bangladesh underlined

2007-09-11 00:00:00

President Iajuddin Ahmed underlined the need for enhancing bilateral trade and commerce between Bhutan and Bangladesh, reports UNB. The President also stressed on exchanging of visit of trade delegations between the countries for exploring all avenues of economic cooperation."Bangladesh attaches...

Lifting ban on politics clears path to polls: CEC

2007-09-11 00:00:00

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Monday said the government decision to allow indoor politics removed all barriers to implementing the roadmap to the polls by 2008, reports bdnews24.com."Now we see a clear road ahead. We will complete election by December...

Mukul Bose raises call for Hasina's freedom

2007-09-11 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) acting General Secretary Mukul Bose Monday demanded freedom for detained former premier Sheikh Hasina, a day after the government opened the door to limited politics. Bose also urged the government to lift the ban on politics completely,...

Prove what you want thru' indoor activities

2007-09-11 00:00:00

Adviser for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Mainul Hosein said what political parties really want would have to be proved through their activities, now that the caretaker government (CG) conditionally allowed politics behind the doors.The law adviser said this while...

Voter registration work starts in C'nawabganj Oct 7

2007-09-11 00:00:00

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Sept 10 (UNB): Work on preparing voter list with photographs and national Identity (ID) Card will start in the district on October 7.The first phase work of the project will be completed in Nawabganj municipality area in cooperation with...

CA condoles death of St Lucia PM

2007-09-11 00:00:00

Chief Adviser (CA) Fakhruddin Ahmed expressed deep shock at the death of Saint Lucia Prime Minister (PM) Sir John Compton, reports UNB. The CA lauded the leadership of the three-time elected PM Sir Compton for guiding his country to independence...

Ex state minister Patal accused in extortion case

2007-09-11 00:00:00

NATORE, Sept 10 (UNB): Former state minister for Youth and Sports Fazlur Rahman Patal and 15 others were accused of extortion in a case filed Monday.Badaruddin of Chitholia village in Bagatipara Upazila filed the case. Magistrate of the local court...

Hosts South Africa face tense Twenty20 opener

2007-09-11 00:00:00

JOHANNESBURG, Sept 10 (AFP): South Africa were reminded of a painful home ambush four years ago as they prepared to open the inaugural Twenty20 world championships against the West Indies here Tuesday. Graeme Smith's home team is a front-runner along...

Swann named in England ODI squad

2007-09-11 00:00:00

Nottinghamshire off-spinner Graeme Swann is a surprise inclusion in England's squad for October's one-day international tour of Sri Lanka, reports BBC. He replaces Chris Tremlett in the 15-man squad after the paceman suffered a foot injury in the series with...

Federer takes 12th Slam crown with fourth US Open victory

2007-09-11 00:00:00

NEW YORK, Sept 10 (AFP): Roger Federer captured his 12th Grand Slam crown Sunday by winning his fourth US Open in a row, moving two titles shy of Pete Sampras' all-time record Slam total. The Swiss world number one defeated...

US women’s team desperate for soccer victory over North Korea

2007-09-11 00:00:00

CHENGDU, China, Sept 10 (AFP): Two-time champions the United States kick-start their World Cup campaign here Tuesday against Asian number ones North Korea, desperate to seize back the crown they lost four years ago. The US, ranked number one in...

Ballseye

2007-09-11 00:00:00

Saiful KaiserShoaib Akhtar is still talking about a comeback. This time it will be against South Africa he thinks. How can he be so sure something more important will not come up which will force his employers to overlook the...

Players to watch at the Twenty20 Worlds

2007-09-11 00:00:00

JOHANNESBURG, Sept 10 (AFP): If Twenty20 cricket is all about big hitting and electrifying action, a star-studded field at the world championships promises high- octane thrills. Here is a selection of players who could be the shining stars at the...

Altaf Hossain Smriti Club emerges champion

2007-09-11 00:00:00

BORGUNA, Sept 10 (UNB): Altaf Hossain Smriti Club emerged champions in the 24th DC Kishore Gold Cup Football tournament beating Sonakhali Shotota Club 1-0 in the final at the local stadium Monday, reports UNB. Mithun scored the match-winning goal for...