BEIJING, Aug 22 (AFP): An investigation ordered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) into alleged age- fixing of Chinese gymnasts rocked China's golden Games Friday.The IOC stepped in after persistant media claims that double women's gymnastics gold-medallist He Kexin is...
Monwar Hossain (No 17327), a police constable, was wounded in a bomb attack in the city's Judge Court area Thursday night, reports UNB.Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) sources said some unknown attackers hurled bombs on police constable Monwar Hossain while...
HONG KONG, Aug 22 (Reuters): Hong Kong was buffeted by gale force winds Friday as typhoon Nuri churned toward the major financial hub, with most of the city and its markets shut down ahead of a direct hit by its...
LONDON, Aug 22(Reuters): Oil fell more than a dollar Friday, a day after its biggest jump in three months as part of a wider commodities rally spurred by a slump in the U.S. dollar, and mounting tension between the United...
The European Union (EU) has warned local shrimp exporters of possible restriction on exports unless they strictly ensure quality, reports UNB.The warning came following a negative report by an EC delegation that visited Bangladesh recently.European Commission conveyed their concern of...
Pakistan presidential | 2008-08-23 00:00:00
election on Sept 6ISLAMABAD, Aug 22: Pakistan will hold a presidential election on September 6, the election commission said today, following the resignation of Pervez Musharraf this week. "Presidential elections will be held on September 6. The nomination papers can...
BEIJING, Aug 22 : Maurren Maggi of Brazil claimed the gold medal in the women's long jump by bettering Russian elite Tatyana Lebedeva over one centimeter at the Beijing Olypmics here Friday.The champion secured her gold in the first attempt...
Tax on business entities at local levels has been identified as potential income sources for the survival of union parishads (UPs), the oldest and strongest tier of the local government bodies in the country, reports BSS.An action research of RTI,...
South Africa will not take part in the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan in September because of security fears, reports BBC.Cricket South Africa (CSA) made the decision, despite assurances from the International Cricket Council, after a meeting with the ICC...
Rahmatganj MFS crushed Sunrise Sporting Club by 5-1 goals in a final round match of the Citycell Federation Cup Football at the Gazipur Stadium Friday, reports UNB.The match was locked 1-1 during the first half.Hanif struck twice -- in the...
PESHAWAR, (Pakistan), Aug 22 (AFP): Pakistani troops killed 20 Taliban militants Friday in operations near the Afghan border, a day after a double suicide bombing killed 64 people at a major arms factory, officials said.Pakistan's shaky coalition government is struggling...
FE Report | 2008-08-23 00:00:00
Prices of sugar, salt and edible oil increased while other essential commodities including rice remained unchanged at the city's retail markets in the past one week.Traders of the city's kitchen markets said prices of fish, eggs and broilers declined.The price...
Doulot Akter Mala | 2008-08-23 00:00:00
Three posh hotels -- Radisson, Dhaka Sheraton and Pan pacific Sonargoan -- paid over 27.28 per cent of total sales as value added tax (VAT) in fiscal 2007-08.There are 1,855 quality hotels and restaurants across the country.According to statistics of...
Rina Chandran | 2008-08-23 00:00:00
Private equity is gaining greater acceptance in India where rising borrowing costs and a tanking stock market have shut down other means of funding, forcing family-owned businesses to tap a source they had once shunned."It's a question of survival now,"...
Speakers at a function demanded of the caretaker government to launch a neutral enquiry into the grenade attack on a party rally on August 21, 2004.The demand came at a meeting on "Roktakto August 21" organised by Bangabandhu Jubo Porishod,...
BEIJING, Aug 22 : Defending Olympic champion Hungary will face the United States in the gold medal match of the men's water polo at the Beijing Games.In Friday's semifinals, Hungary scored a come-from-behind 11-9 victory over Montenegro.Montenegro was in a...
ISLAMABAD, August 22 (AP): Pakistan's main ruling party has proposed that the widower of assassinated former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto become the country's next President.Spokeswoman Sherry Rehman said the party leadership was unanimous in backing Asif Ali Zardari to replace...
Menzis Krira Chakra crushed Bhratritta Samaj Kalyan Sangha by 34-12 goals in a match of the 14th Cute Premier Division Handball League at the Outer Stadium Handball ground in the city Friday, reports UNB.The winners led the first half 17-4....
The Election Commission (EC) Friday started taking pictures of those, who could not be enrolled as voters earlier, in the city's selected centres, reports BSS.The task of taking pictures will continue from 9,00 am to 6.00 pm everyday until August...
FE Report | 2008-08-23 00:00:00
A four-week long foundation course for the ninth batch of probationary officers (first phase) of IFIC Bank Limited concluded at its academy in the city recently.IFIC Bank Chairman Mohammad Lutfar Rahman was present as the chief guest on the occasion...
BEIJING, Aug 22 : Ethiopia's Tirunesh Dibaba won her second gold medal at the Beijing Olympics as she took the women's 5,000 metres gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games here Friday.Dibaba (23) clocked 15 minutes 41.40 seconds for her...
BEIJING, Aug. 22 : Iranian taekwondo player Hadi Saei clinched his second Olympic taekwondo gold Friday, beating Mauro Sarmiento of Italy 6-4 in the men's 80kg category.Sarmiento dominated the first round with a 4-2 by a series of attacks, inluding...
Visiting Bangladesh national cricket team face Australian Institute of Sports (AIS) in the 3rd practice match at the Garden's Oval in Darwin today (Saturday), reports UNB.Ahead of the Saturday's encounter, the Bangladesh side had full stretch practice at the Mararra...
Both Awami League and BNP Friday demanded scrapping of the Representation of People Order (Amendment) Ordinance 2008, enforced earlier on Thursday, reports bdnews24.com.The Awami League also demanded holding of the parliamentary elections by the third week of October and consultations...
RECENT years witnessed better tree plantation drives. But in the absence of equal enthusiasm to stop deforestation, the goals of afforestation remain elusive. Deforestation must be stopped to consolidate the afforestation programmes. Bangladesh has to go a long way to...
Public servants have been urged to expand legal migration opportunities to prevent illegal migration and trafficking of people, reports bdnews24.com.Foreign Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury made the appeal while speaking at the inaugural function of a workshop on "Migration and Human...
Construction of the 240-MW Siddhirganj peaking power plant is likely to be completed by December next, reports UNB.According to official sources, about 75 per cent installation works of the proposed power plant has already been completed and the rest of...
Our Correspondent | 2008-08-23 00:00:00
CHITTAGONG, Aug 22: Chittagong Development Authority (CDA) has failed to control violations in the specific codes governing building construction in the port city. Constructions are going on defying rules and regulations. Concerned sources say that corruption and poor vigilance are...
BEIJING, Aug. 22 : The Chinese "dream team" is cautious than ever for challenges from men's platform rivals on its way to bag the last diving gold at Beijing Olympics.Chinese favorites Zhou Luxin and Huo Liang are out to stage...
LONDON, Aug 22 (PTI): You may not be able to prevent breast cancer. But you can the risk of developing the disease to an extent -- just be happy and think positively.A new study has revealed that positive thinking and...
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