DHAKA: Some nine new companies applied to the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) for collecting fund through IPO (Initial Public Offer) in a bid to assemble Tk 10,000 million, DSE sources said.
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Mirza Fakhrul granted ad-interim bail
DHAKA: The High Court on Wednesday granted ad-interim bail to BNP Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir for six months in two cases of vandalism and torching vehicles during the road blockade on December 9.
Kamaruzzaman seeks retrial
DHAKA: Jamaat leader Mohammad Kamaruzzaman detained for his alleged involvement in war crimes in liberation war in 1971 on Wednesday filed a petition seeking retrial of his case.
Abul Hossain dropped, Nasim-Lenin promoted
Dhaka –After his resignation as the Communication Minister over his suspected involvement in the bribe exchange conspiracy in the Padma bridge project, Syed Abul Hossain had no place in the fully fledged Central Working Committee that the Awami League announced…
Stocks hit 6 months’ low
Dhaka – The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) lost 51 points on its key index, falling for the second successive day into the New Year, to hit a six month low on Wednesday.
Neil Armstrong lied?
The famous first words uttered by the first person on the moon, Neil Armstrong, may not have been as spontaneous as commonly thought, according to Armstrong’s brother.
Tarique’s legal notice to PM
Dhaka — BNP Senior Vice Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday sent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a legal notice for making ,what he described, a ‘false’ statement against him.
BNP skeptical about AL’s dialogue talk
Dhaka — The government’s proposal to end the political impasse through dialogues will not help, BNP Standing Committee Member Tariqul Islam said on Wednesday.
Hatirjheel recreation area inaugurated
Dhaka – The Hatirjheel-Begunbari integrated project was a “new year gift” to the people, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, while inaugurating the project on Wednesday.
Five on remand in gang-rape case
Tangail – A Tangail court on Wednesday placed four accused on a three-day remand and another one on one-day remand for police interrogation for their alleged involvement in the gang-rape of a local schoolgirl.
BCB North Zone score 281/5 on day 1 in BCL
A brilliant half centuries by opener Junaid Siddique and one down Farhad Hossain guided BCB North Zone to score 281 for 5 in 90 overs at stumps against Walton Central Zone on the first day of four-day Bangladesh Cricket League…
Bangladesh 3rd in NKFI Int’l Open Karate
Bangladesh Karate team finished third in NKFI International Open Karate Championship, which concluded rcently at Pune in India.
Madonna on romantic stroll in Switzerland
Pop star Madonna was spotted taking a romantic stroll in Gstaad, Switzerland with her beau, but they weren’t alone. The duo was followed by heavy security.
Solo show at Bengal Art Gallery
Veteran artist Biren Shome’s solo painting exhibition titled “Life in Abstraction, Abstraction in Life” began at the Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts in the city’s Dhanmondi area on Tuesday evening.
Tribute to Delhi rape victim
Dear Friend Here is my tribute to the Delhi rape victim Express your anguish , add your own verse ( and your name ) , at the end and forward to your “ Contact Group “ ( available in Outlook…
Power tariff hike this month
Dhaka — The energy regulator, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC), on Monday said it will make an announcement in the first week of January regarding its decision on further power tariff raise.
Getting the fruits of Independence
Mostafa Kamal Majumder The nation celebrates 40 years independence today, the 41st Independence Day, with renewed pledge to safeguard the independence and sovereignty of the country, achieve economic prosperity and establish the democratic and fundamental rights of the people.
‘Jibon Jure’ to be released on Banglalink
Romel Ali’s album featuring a number of renowned artists of the country is to be released through Banglalink Music Station from today to usher in the New Year.
The best ODI innings of 2012
From calculated centuries in big chases, audacious efforts and rearguard efforts, we sift through the list and come up with the most memorable knocks of the year in one-day international cricket.
In student’s gang rape, murder, two worlds collide
NEW DELHI – One of hundreds of attacks reported in New Delhi each year, the gang rape and murder of a medical student caught Indian authorities and political parties flat-footed, slow to see that the assault on a private bus…
2012 one of `bloodiest years’ for journalists
BRUSSELS – A heavy death toll in war zones such as Syria and Somalia made 2012 one of the bloodiest years for journalists, with 121 killed, an international journalists’ group said on Monday.
2012 year of frustration and anarchy
DHAKA: Opposition BNP Standing Committee Member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Monday said the year 2012 was full of frustration and anarchy. “We are entering a year with uncertainty and fear,” he sad. The senior leader of the party came up…
AL lying assuming power: Dr Kamal
SYLHET: Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossainalso eminent lawyer of the country, said the ruling Awami League is lying assuming power through election.
Secretariat blast case deferred
Court Correspondent The Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court Tuesday deferred hearing in the secretariat bomb blast case filed against leaders of BNP-led 18-Party Alliance to January 29. Lawyers on behalf of BNP joint secretary general Ruhul Kabira Rizvi and some…
Protected: Decision on ICT retrial pleas Thursday
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New Year tragedy: Ivory Coast stampede kills 60
About 60 people were crushed to death in Ivory Coast’s main city of Abidjan overnight after a New Year’s Eve fireworks display, an emergency official and state radio said on Tuesday.
REHAB fair begains today
Real Estate Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) fair 2013 will kick off on Wednesday. A total of 226 organizations are expected to participate in the fair. Earlier in a press conference on Friday Leaders of the epic body of country’s housing…
Plea to transfer Biswajit killing case to ICT
A petition has been filed to transfer the case of Biswajit Das killing in International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
Woman crushed under train in city
A woman was killed as a train knocked her down at Baraitala area under Shyampur of the city on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Nasima Akter, 45, wife of Sajal Mia, hailed from Bhola district. Nirob, relative of…
SAARC programming body meets tomorrow
The 43rd Session of the Programming Committee Meeting of SAARC will be held at the SAARC Secretariat, Kathmandu from January 3-5.