Square Pharma recommends 50pc cash, 50pc stock dividendsThe board of directors of Square Pharmaceuticals Limited has recommended 50 per cent cash and 50 per cent stock dividends for the year that ended on March 31, '07. The annual general meeting...
KIRKUK, (Iraq), July 16 (Agencies): Twin suicide car bombings exploded within 20 minutes of each other in the northern city of Kirkuk on Monday, killing at least 80 people and wounding around 150 in attacks targeting a Kurdish political office...
SEOUL, July 16 (AFP): North Korea's shutdown of its plutonium-producing reactor is a good start but persuading it to abandon all its nuclear ambitions will be difficult, the chief US negotiator said Monday. "We took a long time to get...
KASHIWAZAKI, (Japan), july 16 (agencies): A strong earthquake struck northwestern Japan on Monday, destroying hundreds of homes, buckling roads and bridges and causing a fire at a nuclear power plant. At least six people were killed and hundreds were injured....
ISLAMABAD, July 16 (AFP): Pakistani security forces were on high alert today after pro-Taliban militants scrapped a controversial peace deal as a spate of suicide attacks left more than 70 dead. Three separate attacks in northern Pakistan-two against troop convoys...
LONDON, July 16 (AFP): There has been explosion outside the British embassy in Santiago, Chile, the Foreign Office said today, adding that there was "only minor damage" and no casualties reported.
KABUL, July 16 (AFP): Afghan and US-led forces killed several suspected militants and detained another in a joint operation in southern Afghanistan today, the US-led coalition said. The coalition said "credible intelligence" led them to residential compounds in troubled Zabul...
A Dhaka court Monday extended the deadline for Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia's appearance, in a case involving the Bangla daily Dinkal, to August 26, reports bdnews24.com.Khaleda was to appear before the court of metropolitan magistrate Abdullahel Baqi...
Motia Chowdhury of Awami League termed Monday the arrest of Sheikh Hasina unwanted, reports bdnews24.com.In an instant reaction Monday morning she said, "Nobody will accept it. She has been arrested to be harassed politically." "The Awami League president has been...
The United States (US) commended the Election Commission (EC) for releasing a roadmap to general election in Bangladesh but said a specific, time-bound goal to hold credible elections is the best way to generate momentum in restoring democracy in the...
Motia Chowdhury of Awami League termed Monday the arrest of Sheikh Hasina unwanted, reports bdnews24.com.In an instant reaction Monday morning she said, "Nobody will accept it. She has been arrested to be harassed politically." "The Awami League president has been...
Former minister and BNP leader Shahjahan Siraj, his wife Rabeya Siraj and son Rajib Siraj were sued for tax evasion Monday, as part of the government's ongoing anti-corruption drive, reports UNB.National Board of Revenue (NBR) filed separate cases against them...
DU Correspondent The Dhaka University unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) Sunday brought out a demonstration on the campus protesting the arrest of Awami League Chief Sheikh Hasina.Some 15 to 20 BCL leaders and activists from different halls converged at...
Sheikh Hasina's husband and eminent nuclear scientist Wazed Miah was admitted to LabAid Specialised Hospital with chest pain Monday noon, hours after his politician-wife's arrest, reports UNB.Family sources said Wazed Miah has been suffering from heart ailments for long and...
In his reaction to arrest of Sheikh Hasina, Awami League presidium member Amir Hossain Amu, who is now in Singapore, told the bdnews24.com by telephone Monday: "Let me have an understanding of everything. I will give my reaction then." Abdur...
Education Adviser Ayub Quadri Monday stressed the need for concerted efforts of all stakeholders to ensure quality education in primary schools across the country, reports UNB."We're all stakeholders… so, participation of all of us is needed to implement the PEDP...
Our CorrespondentCHITTAGIONG, July 16: Owners of the buildings erected on both sides of the Asian Highway who had been served with the notices by Chittagong Development Authority (CDA) have already started removing the unauthorised constructions of their establishments voluntarily.The unapproved...
FE ReportThe authorities of Jamuna Bank Limited sanctioned a sum of Tk 0.5 million as grant for facilitating the treatment of the renowned singer of the country Sabina Yasmin, who is undergoing treatment for cancer in Singapore.The grant was approved...
RAJBARI, July 16 (UNB): An eight-day Tree Fair began on the premises of Azadi Maidan in the district town Sunday.About 12 stalls are taking part in the fair, jointly organised by District Administration, Agricultural Extension Department and District Forest Department....
MYMENSHING, July 16 (UNB): Two old men were stabbed to death by assailants in two separate incidents at Nayapara and Pakpara villages under Dhobaura Upazila Thursday.Police said Alauddin (70), of Nayapara village went missing Thursday night since he went to...
Bangladesh can earn huge foreign exchange by exporting snake venom, experts told this at a meeting of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) held at its conference room Sunday, reports UNB.Professor of the department of Zoology of Dhaka University Sohrab Uddin...
MYMENSHING, July 16 (UNB): Two old men were stabbed to death by assailants in two separate incidents at Nayapara and Pakpara villages under Dhobaura Upazila Thursday.Police said Alauddin (70), of Nayapara village went missing Thursday night since he went to...
Chief of Air Staff S M Ziaur Rahman returned home Monday from China after a weeklong visit, reports UNB.During his visit the Chief of Air Staff called on Chinese PLA Air Force Chief Qiao Qingchen. He also visited some important...
SYLHET, July 16 (UNB): A young man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at Nagargram village under Golapganj Upazila Sunday.The deceased was identified as Bokhtiar Hossain (25), son of Farman Ali, of Bahram village at Shahjadpur Upazila of Sirajganj district.
MARACAIBO (Venezuela), Jul 16 (AFP): Brazil stunned bitter rivals and overwhelming favourites Argentina 3-0 to win their eighth Copa America title.It was the second successive title for the Brazilians and was sweet justification for coach Dunga, who was without superstars...
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has signed a five-month deal with former Indian coach Syed Nayeemuddin to prepare the national side especially for the SAFF Championship to be held in December in Colombo and Male, reports UNB.The contract was signed at...
TOKYO, Jul 16 (AFP): Manchester United are hopeful of sealing the "over-complicated" transfer of Argentina striker Carlos Tevez from West Ham within the next week or so, according to chief executive David Gill.United, who arrived in Tokyo on the first...
A tepid final day at Chelmsford produced an expected result with the Indians' second practice match ending in a high-scoring draw. England Lions' batsmen made the most of a good batting pitch in their second innings, rattling up 227 for...
MARACAIBO (Venezuela), Jul 16 (AFP): Brazil stunned bitter rivals and overwhelming favourites Argentina 3-0 to win their eighth Copa America title Sunday.It was the second successive title for the Brazilians and was sweet justification for coach Dunga, who was without...
Muktijoddha Sangsad KC face Sheikh Russell KC today (Tuesday) in the day's lone second phase match of the B League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, reports UNB.The match will kick off at 4:30pm. Private satellite channel ATN Bangla will live...
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