BEIJING, Aug 15 (AFP): Cao Lei of China won the women's 75kg weightlifting gold medal at the Beijing Olympics Friday.Cao hoisted 128kg in the snatch and 154kg in the clean and jerk for a total lift of 282kg, all three...
Ziana Qaiser | 2008-08-16 00:00:00
To many, design and social work would appear as unrelated fields. But not to Rebecca Kousky, 26, of St Loius, Montana. A young post-graduate in social work, Kousky has successfully managed to blend her passion for both into creating 'Nest,'...
Enayet Rasul | 2008-08-16 00:00:00
THE mosques in the country should be seen overflowing with people tonight as they would be praying long into the night in huge number in keeping with the Islamic religious tradition in the expectation that the ones in prayers who...
BNP secretary general Khondoker Delwar Hossain Friday said they do not undermine the contribution of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to the country's independence and never belittle the mourning day by observing BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia's birthday on August 15, reports...
FE Report | 2008-08-16 00:00:00
Sharp drop in power supply over the last three weeks has sent people reeling and industries limping.The entire country has been facing frequent unannounced load-shedding of electricity for longer period of six to eight hours daily.Power supply in the capital...
Hundreds of her followers offered prayers and sent floral greetings to her at the makeshift jail in the parliament building complex as BNP chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia stepped into 64 Friday, reports UNB.BNP and its front organizations...
EVERY country maintains a standard to import products from other countries. But whatever the reasons, it is absent in our country. For this lack of standardisation, we find same products of different qualities in our market. Often sub-standard products are...
Our Correspondent | 2008-08-16 00:00:00
CHITTAGONG, Aug 15: An orientation ceremony for the newly admitted students of autumn semester of International Islamic Univer-sity, Chittagong (IIUC) was held on the university campus recently.The function was organised by the Student Affairs Division of the university.IIUC Vice-Chancellor Muhammad...
Umesh Pandey in Singapore | 2008-08-16 00:00:00
AS Asia starts to witness a rise in carbon trade, many markets are looking to start trading Certified Emission Reduction (CER) credits and Thailand is not being left behind.Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, China (both in Shanghai and Beijing), all...
Billy I Ahmed | 2008-08-16 00:00:00
SOMETIMES when buying at groceries, we are confused by the differences in price between food grown organically and food grown conventionally. Usually, the organic loses the price war argument in comparison to what is called "conventional" food.Of course, we are...
BEIJING, Aug 15 : Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia, the world's No. 2 shuttler, entered the men's singles final at the Beijing Olympic Games here Friday.Lee eliminated Lee Hyun-il from South Korea to qualify for the final at 21-18, 13-21,...
BEIJING, Aug 15 : The first medal of Beijing Olympic badminton tournament went to No. 3 seeds Wei Yili and Zhang Yawen from China who beat Miyuki Maeda and Satoko Suetsuna from Japan 21-17, 21-10 in the bronze medal final...
QINGDAO, Aug 15 : British Ben Ainslie extended his Finn lead here Friday with a 12-point margin to prepare him well for the top podium in the medal race slated Saturday.The defending Finn Champaign Ainslie clung to the series lead...
Jasim Uddin Haroon | 2008-08-16 00:00:00
Local cement factories are facing problems in obtaining fly ash, used in cement production, as local barges have stopped carrying the item from India since July 1 following restrictive measures taken by the Kolkata Port authority.The cement manufacturers are being...
August 10-August 14, 2008 | 2008-08-16 00:00:00
Commercial Bank of CeylonBangladesh taka was steady against United States (US) dollar last week due to lack of demand for greenback and increased flow of inward remittance mainly from wage earners.However, foreign exchange dealers are expecting some pressure on foreign...
Syed Zahid Ahmed from MumbaiTHE recession in the US and the prevailing uncertainty in petroleum-producing nations provides an opportunity for India to pull capital resources from the US and Gulf countries. But the practical approach of the Reserve Bank of...
ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (Reuters): Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf is ready to resign rather than face impeachment but is seeking immunity from prosecution and agreement on a safe place to live, coalition government officials said on Friday.Speculation has been mounting that...
LONDON (Agencies): Oil dropped below $112 a barrel on Friday, down more than $2.50, to its lowest level since early May, pressured by faltering global demand, rising supply and a stronger dollar.Crude has fallen sharply since reaching an all-time high...
A.B.M Nurul Haq, | 2008-08-16 00:00:00
Of late, there are lot of discussions and deliberations on the importance of practising corporate governance in the insurance companies. Broadly speaking, 'corporate governance' covers any aspect of an organisation that is involved in management and performance improvement. There are...
TBILISI (Georgia) (AP): Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili said Friday he signed a ceasefire agreement with Russia, which protects the former Soviet republic's interests despite concessions to Moscow.He said he will 'never, ever surrender' in showdown with Russia, and he accused...
Victoria Colette Reynolds with Kelly BronkDESPITE increasing airfares due to rising fuel prices, record numbers of international travelers are coming to America.It's a bargain for people outside the United States to come here. Hotel room rates in New York, for...
BEIJING, Aug 15 (BSS): Bangladesh ace swimmer Dolly Akhter failed miserably as she finished last in the heat number 4 of the Women's 50m freestyle at the National Aquatics Center here Friday.Eight swimmers participated in the heat and most disappointingly,...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2008-08-16 00:00:00
The United States has warned that Russia's continued presence in Georgia would damage its relations with the West.United States of America is rethinking its relations with Russia following the latter's invasion of Georgia. Though the Washington has ruled out any...
The "united colours of America", the euphemism employed to denote the fast changing racial composition of the United States, will become even more pronounced in the future as the share of non-white ethnic groups -- the present minorities -- increases...
Hosts South Africa Academy team posted 417 for all in the 1st innings on the 2nd day of the 2nd four-day match against visiting GP-BCB National Cricket Academy team at Laudiam in Pretoria Friday, reports UNB.Nasir Hossain and pacer Mahbubul...
BEIJING, Aug 15 : Talita Antunes and Renata Ribeiro of Brazil earned a berth in top eight of beach volleyball tournament at the Beijing Olympics Friday.They came from behind to beat Susanne Glesnes/Kathrine Maaseide of Norway in three sets (12-21,...
FE Report | 2008-08-16 00:00:00
A 'Forum on Zakat', organised by Rahimafrooz, will be held at Carnival Hall of Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre at 10.30 am today (Saturday), said a press release.DGM of Zakat Board of the State of Selangor, Malaysia will present the Zakat...
BEIJING, Aug 15 : Italy beat China 45-35 here Friday to pocket the bronze medal of men's epee team event of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.Italy's Diego Confalonieri contributed 16 points to the team's victory, while Alfredo Rota, substitute Stefano...
Ricky Ponting's recovery from wrist surgery will prevent him from appearing in the one-day series against Bangladesh at the end of the month while Matthew Hayden must prove he is ready after a long-standing heel problem. Ponting's absence makes him...
GORI, (Georgia) Aug 15 (Agencies): Russian troops Friday allowed some humanitarian supplies into the city of Gori but continued their blockade of the strategically located city, raising doubts about Russia's intentions in the war-battered country.Gori is on the country's main...
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