Neil Buckley in Moscow and Demetri Sevastopulo in WashingtonRussia could site cruise missiles in Kaliningrad, the Russian enclave between Poland and Lithuania, if the US goes ahead with plans for a missile defence shield in central Europe, Russia's first deputy...
Lina Saigol in LondonUBS has initiated an aggressive drive in the US to revive its investment banking operation, in an effort to halt its slide down the advisory league tables for mergers and acquisitions.Rick Leaman and Alex Wilmot-Sitwell, joint global...
Guy Dinmore in Washington Tony Blair engaged last Tuesday in his first diplomatic encounter as the international community's Middle East envoy, seeking a broader peacemaking role than first envisaged by the US state department.Diplomats said they understood that the former...
I am pleased of this opportunity to address for the third time the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the National Day of France. France has gone through a long electoral process from the 22nd of April to the...
Florence RaynalIN France you speak French! An obvious fact certainly, but one which might be thought to imply that, in order to get the most out of their course, applicants for studies in France have to have previous knowledge of...
Chittagong University will file a complaint with the Anti-corruption Commission against Faisal Mahmud Faizee, the controversial High Court judge who resigned facing charges of forging his law degree certificate, the vice-chancellor said Friday. Professor M Badiul Alam told bdnews24.com that...
NCC Bank Ltd organised a day-long workshop on 'MoneyGram and Anti Money Laundering Compliance' for its executives and officers at its training institute in the city recently, said a press release. Deputy Managing Director of the bank SM Shamsul Alam...
TOKYO, July 12 (AFP): The yen barely moved in Asian trade today as the market took in its stride a widely expected decision by the Bank of Japan to leave its benchmark interest rate on hold at 0.5 per cent,...
BEIJING, July 12 (AFP): China has banned toothpaste companies from using diethylene glycol-also used in antifreeze-after a number of countries banned products, the official Xinhua news agency reported yesterday. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine was quoted...
BANGKOK, July 12 (AFP): Thailand's consumer confidence slid to a new five-year low in June amid concern over export growth as the local currency hit a fresh 10-year high against the dollar, researchers said today. The consumer confidence index slipped...
PARIS, July 12 (AFP): Turmoil on the foreign exchange market is rooted in problematic imbalances in the global economy and the policies of some countries in favour of weak currencies. The euro briefly struck a record high against the US...
WASHINGTON, July 12 (AFP): The United States said yesterday that it was considering forging a bilateral investment agreement with Taiwan but ruled out a free trade pact in the immediate future. The two sides raised the possibility of an investment...
HANOI, July 12 (Xinhua): Vietnamese people are top of the list when it comes to buying new technology after covering essential living expenses, according to the 1st Half 2007 Nielsen Global On-line Consumer Survey. The survey, conducted from April 16...
The emergency government is thinking of forming an independent human-rights commission and an ombudsman's office.Adviser for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, and Information Mainul Hosein told the bdnews24.com over telephone Thursday. "We are considering the pros and cons for appointing...
CHITTAGONG, July 12 (UNB): Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed has urged the members of naval force to always remain alert to uphold the sovereignty of maritime territory, curb smuggling and piracy, and ensure security of sea route for movement of ships.The...
The anti-graft net will widen far beyond politicians to capture all sorts of corrupt people. Anti-corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Hasan Mashhud Chowdhury said this in an interview with the BBC, which was broadcast in its Asia Today programme Wednesday, reports...
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama will visit Bangladesh July 16-18 at the invitation of Adviser for Foreign Affairs Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, reports UNB."Sri Lanka is a good friend and an important player in the regional and international scene. I...
Former communications minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Nazmul Huda Wednesday quizzed the witnesses in the trial of a Tk 24 million (2.4 crore) extortion case against himself and his wife Sigma Huda, reports bdnews24.com. Huda sought permission of judge...
On a second consecutive day of rain-marred cricket, Sri Lanka made the most of the intermittent passages of play at Kandy's Asgiriya International Stadium. Muttiah Muralitharan picked up 6 for 28, crossing 100 wickets at his home venue as Bangladesh...
CIUDAD GUAYANA (Vene-zuela), Jul 12 (AFP): Argentina defeated Mexico 3-0 here Wednes-day to set up a tantalizing Copa America final with defending champions Brazil.Gabriel Heinze, Lionel Messi and Juan Roman Riquelme all scored as Alfio Basile's side outgunned Mexico to...
Minnows Arambagh KS caused a big upset as they came from behind to beat title aspirant Muktijoddha Sangsad KC by 2-1 goals in a second phase match of the B. League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city Thursday,...
TORONTO, Jul 12 (Reuters): Spain beat Brazil and the United States saw off Uruguay to reach the Under-20 World Cup quarter-finals along with Austria and Czech Republic Wednesday.Spain came from behind to secure a 4-2 extra-time victory over Brazil in...
If the Indians happen to glance at the scorecard of the recently concluded Essex-Nottinghamshire fixture, they might think that the M20 was redirected through the centre of the County Ground in Chelmsford. The pitch used for the encounter might just...
LOS ANGELES, Jul 12 (AFP): David Beckham's bid to redefine football's place in the US sports landscape begins in earnest on Friday, when the Los Angeles Galaxy introduce their sleek European import.The former England captain and his pop-star wife Victoria...
Two former national skippers Habibul Bashar Sumon and Khaled Mashud Pilot will return home along with three other players after the ongoing third and last test against Sri Lanka in Kandy as they were dropped from Bangladesh ODI squad Thursday,...
Mohammedan Sporting Club hailed Chief of Army Moyeen U Ahmed for his being appointed the chairman of National Sports Council (NSC).The country's leading sporting association expressed its optimism that the newly-appointed chief of the NSC would bring about dynamism in...
CSB, Janakantha, Amar Desh and Channel I moved into the semifinal of the Pepsi-DRU Six-A-Side Cricket Tournament eliminating their respective rivals at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium today (Thursday), reports UNB.CSB will take on Channel I while Janakantha face Amar...
KANDY (Sri Lanka), Jul 12 (AFP): Veterans Habibul Bashar and Khaled Mashud have been left out of Bangladesh's preliminary 30-man pool for the inaugural Twenty20 world championships in South Africa in September.The squad, announced Thursday, will be captained by Mohammad...
The Spectra Group Inter-District Women's Kabaddi Tournament begins in the city today (Friday), reports UNB.Begum Ismat Noor will inaugurate the meet in the afternoon with Spectra Group chairman Khan Mohammad Aftabuddin present.Thirteen teams, split into four groups, are taking part...
Veteran spinner Mohammad Rafique will return home due to illness of his son, BCB sources said today, reports UNB.He will come after the third test match with Sri Lanka now being played in that country. He is expected to rejoin...
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