FE Report Habib Rehman recently joined The Westin Dhaka as executive assistant manager, said a press release. Prior to joining The Westin Dhaka, Rehman was the director of food and beverage at Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort in Sabah.He also worked...
Jasim Uddin HaroonLocal apparel manufacturers see bright prospect of RMG products to American market after Barack Obama, a Democrat, won the US presidential election."We expect getting advantage for our garment sector to the US market during the Obama period as...
FE Report A 30-member delegation of Bangladesh British Chamber of Commerce (BBCC), UK, led by its chairman Shahgir Bakht Faruk, will arrive in the city on November 9 on a nine-day visit to Bangladesh.The delegation comprises BBCC senior vice-chairman and...
Our CorrespondentCHITTAGONG, Nov 06: Visiting Vietnamese delegation leader said Bangladesh and Vietnam have similarities in the field of economy as the two countries belong to the developing world. But the trade volume between the two countries has not increased up...
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) disbursed loan of Tk 11.34 billion during last four months of the present financial year, which is Tk 4.26 billion higher than the amount disbursement during the corresponding period of the last year. During the same...
FE Report The inter-bank call money rate remained steady with downward bias despite withdrawal of cash from the market through reverse repurchase agreement (repo). The US dollar was also stable against Bangladesh taka (BDT) in the inter-bank foreign exchange market...
ICB Asset Management Company Ltd (ICB AMCL), a subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), has announced Net Asset Value (NAV) of its four mutual funds, according to the company press releases.The total NAV of ICB AMCL First Mutual Fund...
FE Report The new premises of Mirpur Bazar branch of National Bank Limited (NBL) was shifted to Chand Ali Shopping Centre, Jagannathpur Road in Sunamganj recently, said a press release. NBL Managing Director Md Abdur Rahman Sarker formally inaugurated the...
Dhaka Club Ltd members can avail the auto-debit facility against their Standard Chartered credit card or bank account to pay their monthly club dues. Dhaka Club and Standard Chartered signed an Auto Billspay agreement in this connection recently, says a...
Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) has opened its 32nd branch at Rajshahi.Mayor of the Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) AHM Khairuzzaman (Liton) formally inaugurated the branch as the chief guest Wednesday, said a press release. Chairman of the board of directors...
All pre-paid and post-paid subscribers of Warid Telecom will, from now on, be able to listen to the latest news of the daily Prothom Alo by dialling 2221 or get news update by typing 'news' and sending it to 2221.Warid...
A certificate awarding ceremony of a training course on 'Leadership and Management' organised by the DCCI Business Institute (DBI) was held at the DBI auditorium recently.Speaking on the occasion Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Director Data Magfur laid...
FE ReportThe Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has congratulated President-elect Barack Obama for his historic victory as the 44th President of the United States of America in the presidential elections-2008, said a DSE press release Thursday.In a message to the US...
AKTEL has announced another promotional offer of 'bonus on talk time' for all of its customers, says a press release.All AKTEL Prepaid and Postpaid customers will now enjoy 25 per cent bonus and 25 per cent discount respectively on their...
A three-day International Medical Equipment and Healthcare Services Exposition - Medexpo-2008 began at the Winter Garden of Dhaka Sheraton Hotel in the city Thursday, said a press release.Secretary of the Internal Resources Division and Chairman of the National Board of...
LONDON, Nov 6 (AFP): Global stock markets plunged to extending sharp losses suffered a day earlier, as investors shrugged off Barack Obama's election as US president to focus on recession fears, traders said. Shortly after trading began in Europe, the...
Rahima Food recommends 5pc cash dividendThe board of directors of Rahima Food has recommended 5.0 per cent cash dividend (for general shareholders other than the sponsors and directors) for the year 2007-2008. The AGM of the company will be held...
Barack Obama has started forming his administration by asking Rahm Emanuel, a former adviser to President Clinton, to be his chief-of-staff, reports BBC.US President-elect Obama is expected to appoint a new treasury secretary soon. He has until his inauguration on...
TAIPEI, Nov 6 (AFP): Taiwan's democratically-elected President Ma Ying-jeou made history Thursday when he became the first leader of the island to meet with a senior Chinese official since the end of a civil war in 1949. Ma greeted Beijing's...
KHAR, (Pakistan), Nov 6 (Agencies): An airstrike killed 15 militants in northwestern Pakistan, while two rockets landed near the region's main airport, officials said Thursday.The Pakistani military strike late Wednesday hit a compound in Airab, a village in the semiautonomous...
BAGHDAD, Nov 6 (AP): Twin roadside bombs exploded during the morning rush hour near a checkpoint in central Baghdad Thursday, killing four people and wounding seven others, police said.A security official said the twin blasts in the capital's Sunni enclave...
Rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have forced thousands of civilians out of a town which they have taken from a pro-government militia, reports BBC.The rebels took Kiwanja after a second day of fighting with the Pareco Mai-Mai group....
PHOENIX, Nov 6 (AP): Before resting from the grueling presidential race, John McCain began discussing with senior aides what role he will play in the Senate now that he has promised to work with the man who defeated him for...
ANCHORAGE, (Alaska), Nov 6 (AP): Republican vice- presidential nominee Sarah Palin has returned to her home state of Alaska, where she was greeted by dozens of supporters encouraging her to run for president in four years.The crowd chanted "2012! 2012!"...
Probiotics could be used to protect critically ill patients from developing pneumonia, according to scientists, reports BBC.The friendly bacteria can block the colonisation by dangerous bugs of the airways of ventilated patients, the Swedish study concluded.The probiotic solution performed just...
Fresh US air raid kills seven Afghan civiliansHERAT, (Afghanistan), Nov 6 : US-led troops have killed at least seven civilians in an air strike in northwestern Afghanistan, officials said Thursday, a day after the president said warplanes had killed 40...
Sachin Tendulkar became the first man to 40 Test centuries as his 109 took India to a solid 311-5 against Australia on day one in Nagpur, BBC reports. With the tourists needing to win the final Test to avoid a...
Fourth seed Ana Ivanovic lost for the second time in two days as Russian Vera Zvonareva triumphed 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 in the Tour Championships in Doha, BBC reports. The Serbian, 21 Thursday, made a slow start and had to...
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 6 : Bangladesh missed an opportunity to gain an upset win over South Africa in a rain-hit Twenty20 international at the Wanderers Stadium here Wednesday. Set an adjusted target of 122 in 14 overs, Bangladesh needed 25 off...
Farashganj Sporting Club played to a goalless draw with Arambagh Krira Songho in the only match of the Citycell 2nd B League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city Thursday, reports UNB.With the draw, Farsashganj SC secured nine points...
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