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Prospective silk industry

Ferdous Alam | 2008-07-27 00:00:00

Bangladesh has a traditional natural silk based industry at Rajshahi. Rajshahi silk is well known in the country and saris and other products made out of it are coveted by users in the country as well as in foreign countries....

Dollar dips against euro despite buoyant data

2008-07-27 00:00:00

NEW YORK, July 26 (BSS/AFP) - The dollar dipped against the euro yesterday as investors sought a safe haven despite economic reports that offered signs of a possible US recovery underway.The euro was at 1.5703 dollars around 2100 GMT, up...

Lankan Murali, Mendis maul India

2008-07-27 00:00:00

COLOMBO, July 26 (Cricinfo): In a match that one smiling assassin met the other, Sri Lanka completely destroyed the Indian batting line-up twice over, and in the process took their invincibility at home to a whole new level. The final...

Thrust on knowledge to prevent international commercial crime

FE Report | 2008-07-27 00:00:00

A day-long workshop on International Fraud-Prevention, Control & Remedies was held at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Centre in the city Saturday.International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICCB) in cooperation with the Mutual Trust Bank Ltd arranged the workshop for the bankers,...

Strengthening savings services in the microfinance sector of Bangladesh

S. M. Rahman | 2008-07-27 00:00:00

SAVINGS can be a very important ingredient for profitability and growth of a microfinance institution (MFI). It can provide stable, low cost means to finance the loan portfolio, instantly increase an institution's client base and also improve on the borrower's...

Rampura KC earn 2nd consecutive victory

2008-07-27 00:00:00

Rampura Krira Chakra registered their 2nd consecutive victory in the Metropolis Pioneer Football League beating Mugdapara Samaj Kalyan Sangsad by 3-0 goals in a Group C match at the Kamalapur Stadium in the city Saturday, reports UNB.Khaled Ahmed Khuku struck...

Any detraction from general polls not acceptable to US

2008-07-27 00:00:00

US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Richard Boucher reiterated that any detraction from general election slated for December in Bangladesh would not be acceptable to the USA, as ex-Premier Sheikh Hasina had a discussion with him in Washington,...

Russian firm wants to invest $5b in India's telecom sector

2008-07-27 00:00:00

NEW DELHI, Jul 26 (PTI): Russian firm Sistema has told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that it wants to invest over USD 5 billion in India's telecom sector over next 3-4 years.Sistema Chairman Vladimir P Evtushenokov Thursday briefed the Prime Minister...

Italy extends state of emergency against immigration

2008-07-27 00:00:00

ROME, July 26 (AFP): The Italian government yesterday declared that the state of emergency over illegal immigration would be extended to cover the whole country.Extending the state of emergency beyond a number of southern regions where it was already in...

Ctg city to ban truck, van movement during day time

Fakhrul Alam | 2008-07-27 00:00:00

CHITTAGONG, July 26: Movement of trucks and coveredvans is going to be stopped by day time to eliminate traffic congestion and ensure unhindered movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic over the city roads. Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Traffic Department has...

Competition Act at final stage

Shakhawat Hossain | 2008-07-27 00:00:00

The government has drafted an act, which would prevent practices from having adverse effects on fair competition and at the same time eliminate restrictive agreements among business enterprises, commerce ministry officials said Saturday.Titled as the Competition Act, 2008, it suggested...

Tata Motors developing electric car

2008-07-27 00:00:00

MUMBAI, July 26 (PTI): Tata Motors, whose wonder car Nano is eagerly awaited to hit the roads, is now developing an electric car, company Chairman Ratan Tata said yesterday.The company is also developing an eco-car in Thailand and has plans...

Country needs Khaleda, Jamaat leaders: Mojaheed

2008-07-27 00:00:00

NATORE, July 26 (bdnews24.com): Jamaat-e-Islami secretary general Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mojaheed said Friday the country cannot be saved without Khaleda Zia and her 'enlightened' Jamaati followers."There are many pir-masayeks (Islamic scholars) in the four party alliance led by Khaleda. Without...

US new home sales slip in June, but beat forecasts

2008-07-27 00:00:00

WASHINGTON, July 26 (AFP): New US home sales ticked down in June, government data showed yesterday, but the better- than- expected figures sparked a glint of hope that the worst housing slump in decades may be scraping bottom.The Commerce Department...

Stock trading pattern in Bangladesh

Ahmadul Ameen | 2008-07-27 00:00:00

STOCK trading is no longer confined to the domain of the professional investors. It has become a universal pursuit by amateurs and professionals alike. One of the main reasons for such ubiquity is the ease of trading through brokers or...

For smooth running of business

2008-07-27 00:00:00

The big business conglomerates of the country are suffering in many ways. Some 30 top businessmen are either staying abroad out of fear or are in jail. It would not matter if corruption charges against them were investigated by devising...

Security review to decide England's ICC Trophy participation

2008-07-27 00:00:00

LONDON, July 26(AFP): England's participation in September's Champions Trophy will hinge on a review of Pakistan's security plan for the tournament, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).The International Cricket Council's decision to allow the tournament to go...

Vegetable export to Gulf may stop due to fuel price hike

Jasim Uddin Haroon | 2008-07-27 00:00:00

Country's fresh vegetable exporters, especially those who are supplying to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are planning to suspend further export saying that trading with the Gulf countries will no longer be viable as the national airlines has recently increased...

Slight erosion of greenback against taka

Sarwar Zahan | 2008-07-27 00:00:00

US dollar lost its strength slightly against Bangladesh taka (BDT) in the inter-bank foreign exchange market last week due to decline in demand for the greenback, fund managers said.The lower demand for dollar was attributed to lower import payment obligations,...

74 dead in heavy fighting across Sri Lanka: govt

2008-07-27 00:00:00

COLOMBO, July 26 (AFP): At least 66 Tamil Tiger rebelsand eight government soldiers have died in the latest fighting in northern Sri Lanka, the island's defence ministry said Saturday.The fighting on Friday was centred around Jaffna, Mannar, avuniya and the...

Intel Centrino 2 launch was not about the processor

Brooke Crothers | 2008-07-27 00:00:00

There was relatively little said Monday at the Centrino 2 launch about new processors. Almost as little as was said about side shows such as a "Montevina" desktop design. The main attraction was the Centrino 2 chipset.Why? There's not a...

Iftekhar condemns Bangalore bombings

2008-07-27 00:00:00

Foreign Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury has strongly condemned the Friday's bombings in Bangalore, reports UNB.In a message, Dr Iftekhar said: "All Bangladeshis condemn the bombings in the strongest terms. These were acts of mindless terrorism and such crimes never pay.""Our...

Withdraw emergency rule immediately: Zillur

2008-07-27 00:00:00

Bangladesh Awami League (AL) acting president Zillur Rahman Saturday demanded immediate withdrawal of the state of emergency, saying that it is no longer necessary, reports UNB.Addressing an extended meeting of Awami Ainjibi Parishad at Supreme Court Bar auditorium, Zillur Rahman...

Special offers at Fantasy Kingdom, Foy's Lake

2008-07-27 00:00:00

'Fantasy Kingdom' has announced mega offer for the visitors, says a press release.Visitors will get to enjoy all rides once at Tk 80 only and the visitors of Heritage Park will get to enjoy all rides free with entry from...

Rajshahi emerge zonal champions

2008-07-27 00:00:00

Rajshahi DSA emerged Dhaka zone champions to reach the final round of the Spectra Group National Women's Kabaddi Championship beating Gaibandha DSA by 59-17 points with four "lonas" in the zonal final at the Dhanmondi Women's Sports Complex gymnasium in...

Introducing scholarship opportunities

2008-07-27 00:00:00

Oxford and the Rhodes ScholarshipsThe Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest international fellowships, were initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, and bring outstanding students from many countries around the world to the University of Oxford. The first American Scholars...

GMG may resume flights on suspended routes from next month

2008-07-27 00:00:00

The GMG Airlines is working to resume flights from next month on some now-suspended international routes, an official said Saturday, reports UNB.The airline was forced to suspend flights to Bangkok, Dubai, Kathmandu and New Delhi after the price of jet...

Obama meets Blair for London talks

2008-07-27 00:00:00

LONDON, July 26 (AFP): US presidential hopeful Barack Obama Saturday met Tony Blair, the international Middle East peace envoy and former British prime minister, opening the final day of his foreign tour.The Democratic nominee met Blair for breakfast at his...

Oil prices slide, metals hurt by stronger dollar

2008-07-27 00:00:00

LONDON, July 26 (AFP): Oil prices fell further this week, leaving them about 20 dollars off record highs, while there were also losses for metals futures.OIL: Oil prices headed south again amid a drop in fuel demand across the United...

Turkey's top court to decide ruling party's fate

2008-07-27 00:00:00

ANKARA, July 26 (AFP): Turkey's top court begins deliberations Monday on whether to shut down the country's ruling party which won a decisive victory in legislative elections just one year ago.The Justice and Development Party (AKP), which has its roots...