Syed Fattahul Alim | 2008-07-05 00:00:00
From the philosophers of antiquity to the theological school of the Middle Ages to the modern theorists working at the edge of scientific research had only one thought in their minds-to provide a contradiction-free and consistent explanation of the world.The...
KARACHI, July 4 (Cricinfo): A clinical performance from Pakistan had them coast to a ten-wicket win in the inconsequential final Super Four match of the Asia Cup. In a refreshing change at the National Stadium in Karachi, the bowlers dominated...
MADRID, July 4: Spanish first division side Atletico Madrid said Thursday it had signed French striker Florent Sinama Pongolle from Recreativo Huelva for four seasons. The club gave no financial details. Pongolle, 23, scored 22 goals in his 67 appearances...
BAGERHAT, July 4 (UNB): Forest officials seized valuables, including Sundari timbers, worth Tk 250 million while being smuggled out from the Sunderbans in the last four and half years.They also arrested 484 forest dacoits and smugglers with firearms and ammunition...
FE Report | 2008-07-05 00:00:00
Prices of a number of essentials, including rice, non-brand edible oil and baby foods showed an upward trend in the city's retail markets during the past one week due to shortage in supply mainly caused by heavy monsoon rain and...
KABUL, Jul 4 (AFP): Bomb blasts and attacks killed 11 policemen and three civilians in separate incidents in insurgency-hit Afghanistan, officials said Friday.In the deadliest incident, attackers tossed a grenade into a police post in Panjwayi district of troubled southern...
The government needs to take drastic steps for the IT-based business in Bangladesh to flourish, says Lokesh Mehra of Cisco Systems, a leading supplier of networking equipment and network management, reports bdnews24.com.In an exclusive interview with the news agency, Cisco
Bangladesh Sports Writers Association (BSWA), affiliated with International Sports Press Association (AIPS), will hold a rally today (Saturday) in observance of the World Sports Writers Day, reports UNB.The rally earlier scheduled for July 2 was deferred due to inclement weather."Tobacco-free...
Harry Eyres | 2008-07-05 00:00:00
REPORTING on the trial of Adolf Eichmann in Jerusalem in 1961, the political theorist Hannah Arendt coined the phrase "the banality of evil". Eichmann, responsible for the slaughter of millions of Jews, had the appearance and even the mentality of...
Iran seizes foreign boats | 2008-07-05 00:00:00
with 17 IndiansDUBAI, Jul 4 : Iran has seized four fishing boats from Saudi Arabia with 17 Indian crew on board in Persian Gulf waters near its first nuclear power plant. "The boats were from Saudi Arabia and had 17...
RAJSHAHI, July 4 (BSS): Cultivation of summer 'Mug' dal has been gaining popularity in different northern districts for the last couple of years as the farmers are reaping higher economic benefit from the increased demand for this variety of pulse.Apart...
NEW DELHI, July 04 (Agencies): Facing the likely withdrawal of left allies, the government moved closer Friday to clinching political support it needs to avoid early elections and to force through a nuclear energy deal with the US.Prime Minister Manmohan...
Tom Doggett | 2008-07-05 00:00:00
While the US oil industry wants access to more federal lands to help reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, American-based companies are shipping record amounts of gasoline and diesel fuel to other countries.A record 1.6 million barrels a day in U.S....
England have decided not to rush Andrew Flintoff into their squad for the first Test against South Africa on 10 July, reports BBC.The selectors named an identical 12-man squad to the one that took part in the 2-0 series success...
Adam Thomson in Mexico CityMEXICO City, one of the world's most populous and polluted metropolitan areas, is working on its own solution to the rapidly rising cost of food: grow your own.Led by Marcelo Ebrard, the city's leftwing mayor, the...
RANGPUR, July 4 (BSS): Agri-experts here today said, the overall agro-productions would be increased, soil health be improved and about 35 per cent urea could be saved if the farmers would properly use Guti urea everywhere in their crop fields.They...
BASEL, Switzerland, July 4 (AFP): Credit rating agencies, criticised for failing to respond in time to sub-prime risks, should make their assessments more user-friendly, the world's top forum of central bankers said Thursday.In a new report, the Bank for International...
QUETTA, Jul 4: A bomb attached to a motorcycle exploded at a crowded market in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta today, killing a girl and injuring 11 others, police said.The blast at the busy Mannan Chowk also injured four...
Veronica Sardon | 2008-07-05 00:00:00
The spectacular rescue of Ingrid Betancourt and 14 others held by Marxist rebels has deep implications for Colombia.Even the region's leftist power house, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, had failed in the attempt to mediate Betancourt's release.Conservative Colombian President Alvaro Uribe...
FE Report | 2008-07-05 00:00:00
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) continued to experience bearish trend for the third consecutive week ended Thursday with 32.16 per cent increase in the daily average turnover.The trading session of the prime bourse was shortened to four sessions from five...
Our Correspondent | 2008-07-05 00:00:00
CHITTAGONG, July 04: Chittagong Metropolition Police (CMP), Traffic Department-drive against CNG-run autorickshaws operating without meters, is continuing in the city.The main objective of the drive is to resist realisation of excess fares from the passengers in an illegal manner, CMP...
SRINAGAR, Jul 4 (AFP): Five Indian soldiers and a Muslim militant were killed Friday in continuing fighting near the Line of Control dividing Kashmir between India and Pakistan, the army said."In fresh fighting today (Friday) five soldiers, including two officers,...
After a disappointing Ireland tour, visiting Bangladesh A team reached London from Dublin Thursday to play five three-day and three one-day matches against their English counterparts, reports UNB.The Bangladesh A side had a practice session Friday in London before beginning...
Our Correspondent | 2008-07-05 00:00:00
JESSORE, July 04: Prices of different varieties of rice increased further without any reason in the district.The price of sack of rice soared up by Tk 150 or more in a week in wholesale markets, while prices of different varieties...
YANGON, Jul 4 (AFP): A passenger boat sank in Myanmar's southwest delta region earlier this week, killing 38 villagers, state media said Friday.The boat was travelling on the Yway River in the cyclone- hit Irrawaddy Delta when it was swamped...
Ausma Akter Urmee | 2008-07-05 00:00:00
Rashida lies on a dusty street outside Bangabandhu National Stadium with her small son asleep on her lap. Honking cars kick up more dust as the 30-year-old woman in a torn sari dozes taking break from her daily work of...
James Blitz, FT Syndication ServiceLONDON: The UK announced Thursday that it would be doubling financial assistance to Pakistan to
Communist allies of India's government have given it a deadline to say if it will proceed with the civilian nuclear deal with the US, reports BBC.The Communists, who say they will withdraw support from the government if it goes ahead...
TOKYO, Jul 4 (AFP): Japan announced Friday it would contribute a fresh 50 million dollars in aid to developing countries over the next three months to help them cope with soaring food prices.Japan made the announcement three days before it...
NETRAKONA, July 4 (BSS): Water in all rivers of the district including Sumeswari, Kangso Dhono and Mogra has been rising continuously following torrential rainfall for last five days.Water Development Board (WDB) office said, water in the Sumeswari river has recorded...
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