RAJSHAHI, Dec 29 (BSS): The authorities concerned, particularly the farmers, are making their utmost efforts to attain the Boro farming target in the districts under Rajshahi division. Concerned sources said the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has fixed a target...
FE ReportBangladesh Steel Re-rolling Mills Ltd (BSRM) has organised a workshop at a restaurant at Brahmanbaria recently, said a press release. The main topics of discussion at the workshop were the procedure of using rods in construction and the way...
The State Council Information Office published Wednesday a white paper entitled China's Energy Conditions and Policies, reports Xinhua. The document, composed of eight chapters, points out that China, as an irreplaceable component of the world energy market, plays an increasingly...
FE ReportThe twelfth annual general meeting (AGM) of Anlima Yarn Dyeing Ltd was held on its factory premises at Karnapara in Savar Saturday. The company has entered the eleventh year of its commercial operation. Chairman and Managing Director of the...
JAKARTA, Dec 29 (Xinhua): The Indonesian government may limit the number of licenses issued to incoming cellular operators, citing fierce competition in the industry that has led to "panic and excessive marketing efforts," local press said today. The government said...
NEW YORK, Dec 27 (AFP): The euro crossed 1.47 dollars yesterday amid persistent speculation that poor US economic data could force the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in 2008, dealers said. The greenback was also under pressure as traders...
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (AFP): The dollar is losing ground as the currency of choice in the world's foreign exchange reserves, the International Monetary Fund said yesterday. The dollar's share of forex reserves was 63.8 percent in the third quarter, compared...
Speakers at a seminar held in the city Saturday laid emphasis on easy access to finance for the growth of agro-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to further develop the country's agriculture sector, GDP's largest contributor, reports BSS.They also underscored...
FE Report Prime Bank Limited (PBL) recently opened its 61st branch at Bashundhara in the city.PBL Board of Directors Chairman Azam J Chowdhury inaugurated the branch as the chief guest. Chaired by PBL Managing Director M Shahjahan Bhuiyan, the opening...
FE ReportDutch-Bangla Bank Ltd (DBBL) has opened its 47th branch at the city's Basundhara with online banking facility from the opening day. DBBL Managing Director (MD) Md Yeasin Ali inaugurated the new branch Thursday, said a press release. Country's noted...
FE ReportThe Westin Dhaka, a residential hotel and resort in the city, has opened a contemporary authentic Italian restaurant, namely 'Prego' for its customers.General Manager of The Westin Dhaka San Amalan announced the opening of the restaurant at a press...
Country's top band music singers rocked the Warid Caller Tunes Campaign Grand Finale Concert at city's Kalabagan playground Friday, said a press release.Band legends James of Nagar Baul, Ayub Bachchu of LRB, rock musician Sumon of Aurthohin and pop musician...
FE ReportGovernment has been urged to continue its efforts for industrialisation and take initiatives for attracting foreign investment in the industrial sector of the country.President of the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) AK Azad made the appeal while presiding over...
FE ReportSoutheast Bank Ltd has opened its 37th branch at Ashulia in Dhaka. Chairman of the bank Alamgir Kabir inaugurated the new branch as the chief guest Wednesday, said a press release. In his inaugural speech, the chairman of the...
FE ReportBest Aviation Limited, a local private airlines, will start its flight operations between Dhaka and port city Chittagong from January 14 next year with Boeing 737. "The aircraft is equipped to fly up to 118 passengers a flight with...
Sarwar Zahan The US dollar lost its nerve against the Bangladesh taka (BDT) in the inter-bank foreign exchange market over last two weeks due to moderate demand for the greenback, fund managers said. The market was mostly influenced by festival...
FE ReportEmirates Holidays, the tour operating arm of Emirates Airline, has launched a special winter package enabling Bangladeshi leisure travellers to take advantage of the back-to-back holidays marking Eid ul Azha, Christmas and New Year holidays.The packages to the vibrant...
FE Report Mercantile Bank Limited (MBL) recently opened its 41st branch at Sheikh Mujib Road in Chittagong. MBL Sponsors Director Md Shahabuddin Alam opened the branch as the special guest. MBL Vice-chairman Mosharref Hossain was present as the chief guest...
ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (Agencies): An Islamic militant group said Saturday it had no link to Benazir Bhutto's killing, dismissing government claims that its leader orchestrated the assassination. Bhutto's aides also said they doubted militant commander Baitullah Mehsud was behind the...
NAIROBI, (Kenya), Dec 29 (Agencies): Thousands of people waved machetes, looted shops and burned down homes Saturday as tensions flared over the slow return of results from the closest presidential election in Kenya's history. Millionaire opposition candidate Raila Odinga appeared...
NEW DELHI, Dec 29 (AFP): India's ruling Congress party has been ousted from power in another state, the latest in a string of electoral reverses this year, results showed.The main opposition Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept to power...
PARIS, Dec 29 (Reuters): Six French aid workers sentenced to eight years hard labor in Chad for trying to kidnap 103 children arrived Friday in France where they are due to serve their sentences in jail. France invoked a judicial...
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 29 (Agencies): The newly elected leader of South Africa's ruling party was ordered to stand trial on corruption and other charges next year, possibly derailing his attempts to become president. Jacob Zuma will be tried in the High...
VILLAVICENCIO,(Colombia), Dec 29 (Agencies): A sensitive mission to retrieve three hostages from the rebel-held jungle this weekend entered a key phase as two helicopters sent by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in Colombia. "The operation has begun. With these two...
MELBOURNE, Dec 29 (Cricinfo): India needed a record score to win but instead Australia edged closer to a milestone of their own, posting their 15th consecutive Test victory as they wrapped up the Boxing Day Test within four days. Australia...
NAPIER, Dec 29 (Cricinfo): New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has said that Bangladesh could have shown more resolve in chasing a mammoth target of 336 in the second one-day international in Napier yesterday. Bangladesh failed to build on a solid...
Khulna Division notched their second win in the Meril Women Divisional Cricket League beating Chittagong Division by 51 runs at the Dhaka University ground Saturday in the city, reports UNB.Coin-favoured Khulna Division batted first to score 191 for 9 in...
Bangladesh Ansar, Rajshahi DSA, Pabna DSA and Gazipur DSA reached the semis of the 18th National Women Volleyball Competition, beating their respective opponents at the Volleyball Stadium in the city Saturday, reports UNB.In the day's matches, Rajshahi DSA crushed Rangpur...
Port Elizabeth, Dec 29 (Cricinfo): Jacques Kallis was South Africa's answer to a terrific West Indian new-ball spell as he, along with AB de Villiers, battled to put his team back in the hunt after they seemed out of the...
Bangladesh Ambassador in USA M Humayun Kabir called upon the expatriates in Florida to actively consider Bangladesh as an investment venue in the context of its improved investment climate, reports UNB.M Humayun Kabir made the call during a reception hosted...
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