SINGAPORE, June 13 (Xinhua): Economists forecasted that Singapore's economy will expand by 6.1 per cent in the second quarter this year, a central bank survey said yesterday. Conducted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the survey received respondences from...
SYDNEY, June 13 (AFP): Australian consumer sentiment fell two per cent in June from record levels as petrol prices surged, according to a monthly survey released today. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index was 121.5 points in June, down from...
TOKYO, June 13 (AFP): The dollar jumped to the highest level against the yen for four and a half years today as investors sought safe havens amid growing worries about higher interest rates, dealers said. They said the dollar also...
WASHINGTON, June 13 (AFP): The IMF executive board will consider reform of its exchange-rate monitoring Friday, a sensitive issue in the context of the US-Chinese yuan currency dispute. "Work on reviewing this is now well advanced, and our executive board...
MANILA, June 13 (AFP): The Philippine government has finally paid off the Bataan nuclear power plant almost 32 years after work began on what became the country's biggest white elephant that never produced a single watt of electricity, a government...
SINGAPORE, June 13 (AFP): Oil prices were lower in Asian trade today as the market awaited US inventory data expected to show further builds in gasoline (petrol) stocks, dealers said. New York's main oil futures contract, light sweet crude for...
TOKYO, June 13 (AFP): Japanese carmaker Honda Motor Co. said today it plans to introduce vehicles with low-pollution, fuel-efficient diesel engines in Japan and North America within the next few years. Honda hopes to launch the clean diesel vehicles "as...
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (AFP): Oil industry players have given only cautious approval to Malaysia's multi-billion-dollar northern pipeline project, citing slowing oil demand in the Asian region and cost concerns. The owner of the project has said it will cost...
RABAT, June 13 (Xinhua): Renault-Maroc, a subsidiary of Renault France, has just exported the first batch of 400 "Dacia Logan" vehicles to France and Spain, therefore jump starting its ambitious programme to export the Logan brand to Europe.With the export...
FE ReportA 53-member Bangladesh delegation, consisting of members of Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI), attended the 3rd World Islamic Economic Forum, held in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur on May 27-29.The BMCCI team, during the visit, also signed two MOUs...
FE Report The Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) approved 20 per cent cash dividend and 25 per cent stock dividend (bonus share) for its shareholders for the year that ended on December 31 last.The dividends were approved at the 15th annual...
FE ReportDutch-Bangla Bank Limited (DBBL) signed a master facility agreement project 'Investment Promotion and Financing Facility (IPFF)' with Bangladesh Bank (BB) at the latter's office in the city Tuesday.DBBL Managing Director Md Yeasin Ali and BB Project and Executive Director...
RAJSHAHI, Jun 13 (BSS): Agro-experts at a workshop here Wednesday stressed the need for time-befitting and realistic marketing management for agro-products to further boosting yields in the economy's largest sector.Since proper marketing is a must for raising production in the...
FE ReportThe Grameenphone Zainul-Quamrul International Children's Painting Competition-2007, organised by Gandaria Kachi-Kachar Mela, was launched at a press conference in the city Tuesday.Gandaria Kachi-Kachar Mela Director Md Shafiur Rahman Dulu formally launched the competition at a press conference at the...
NILPHAMARI, June 13: The local farmers have urged the government to ensure quick completion of construction of four growers' markets in the district as the work is going on at a snail's pace, sources said. The Department of Agriculture Extension...
FE ReportThe 436th meeting of the board of directors of Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) was held at its head office in the city Tuesday.Chairman of the board of directors of the bank SA Chowdhury presided over the meeting. The meeting...
CANBERRA, June 13 (UNB): Bangladesh and Australia agreed Wednesday to further expand bilateral cooperation in promising areas as Canberra decided to increase its annual aid for Dhaka.The broad-based agreement came during official talks between Foreign Affairs Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury...
Former organising secretary of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Mahi B Chowdhury has launched a new platform styled "The Reformists" to bring what he said drastic changes to politics. Mahi announced the venture through a press conference to promote "politics based...
Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad said Wednesday that there was no need for a rushed general election in the country, the party stated in a statement. The Election Commission (EC) should be allowed enough time to make the electoral...
RAJSHAHI, June 13 (BSS): All the 10 chargesheeted BNP leaders and activists including former posts and telecommunications minister Aminul Haque were acquitted of a land grabbing charge by a trial court here today.In his verdict, Additional District and Sessions Judge-3...
The Anti-Corruption Com-mission (ACC) filed a case against former lawmaker Salauddin Quader Chowdhury Wednesday accusing him of concealing wealth while submitting statement, reports UNB.ACC Assistant Director SMM Akter Shafiq Bhuiyan filed the case with Ramna police station under Section 26...
GAZIPUR, June 13 (UNB): A two-member UNDP delegation visited Sripur today to see the work of the pilot project for voters' list with photographs and national identity (ID) cards.Led by UNDP Programme Specialist Jessica Murray, the team went to Sreepur...
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina goes to Chittagong today (Thursday) to personally console the people affected by Monday's landslides, reports UNB.She leaves the city at 7am for Chittagong by road and return to the capital the same day.Hasina is due...
East End Boys emerged champions in the National Bank Metropolis First Division Volleyball League to earn the right to play in the Premier Division League from next season.Azad Sporting Club finished runners-up defeating Madar-tek Mitali Sangha by 25-17, 26-24, 25-8...
Marvan Atapattu, the former Sri Lankan captain, and allrounder Upul Chandana have earned recalls to the Test and one-day sides respectively for a three-of-each home series against Bangladesh later this month. Uncapped left-hand batsman Malinda Warnapura and left-arm pace bowler...
BIRMINGHAM, Jun 13 (AP): French Open semifinalists Maria Sharapova and Jelena Jankovic advanced to the third round at the DFS Classic Wednesday. Sharapova, who is trying to win her third straight title at the Wimbledon warm-up tournament, struggled early but...
West Indies legend Brian Lara said Wednesday he could play again within six months of his international retirement, reports BBC. "I think I am going to play cricket again. If I go six or eight months without cricket I would...
Bangladesh Football Federa-tion (BFF) is facing fund shortage for the construction of the proposed football academy, reports UNB. The fund allocated by FIFA is not enough and as a result, the construction of the academy has become uncertain, said BFF...
The AB Bank Metropolis Senior Division Table Tennis (TT) League begins today (Thursday) at the Dhaka Wooden Floor Gymnasium, reports UNB.A total of nine teams will compete in the single league basis matches. The teams are Sheikh Russell KC, Bangladesh...
Aces Bridge Club clinched the title of the Officers Club First Team Bridge Championship and Bridge Bank finished runners-up, reports UNB.The five-day meet on the city's Officers' Club premises concluded Monday night.
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