Dimensional cargoes to arrive soon
January 9, 2011
The first consignment of over dimensional cargoes (ODC) for Palatana power project in Tripura is expected to arrive at Ashuganj in the third week of this month. Read more
Quest for energy fix
January 8, 2011
Energy experts have suggested Bangladesh could exploit an array of solutions including the use of new technologies and alternative renewable resources to maintain its gas reserve and ensure long-term energy security. Read more
Demonstration at DSE, 8 held
January 8, 2011
Police have detained at least eight people in front of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) as they were demonstrating protesting a steep fall in share prices. Read more
New rule to check power plant contract
January 8, 2011
A guideline will be formulated soon to prevent any single company from getting frequent contracts for setting up power plants, says the finance minister. Read more
Demonstration at DSE, 8 held
January 6, 2011
Police have detained at least eight people in front of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) as they were demonstrating protesting a steep fall in share prices.
As the demonstrators turned violent on Thursday after noon, police also fired a rubber bullet to disperse them. Read more
Market seesaw sparks protest
January 6, 2011
Tota Mian, a vendor who sells fruit in front of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, was livid with anger as agitating investors snatched his two wooden boxes and set them on fire. Read more
CPD says no to contractionary monetary policy
January 5, 2011
Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) yesterday advocated an expansionary monetary policy instead of a contractionary one backed by Bangladesh Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) to contain inflation. Read more
Produce quality products: PM
January 2, 2011
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has urged better quality of products for healthier exports and economic growth.
She made the call at the inauguration of the month-long 16th Dhaka International Trade Fair-2011 — largest of its kind in Bangladesh. Organisers say that 13 countries, besides Bangladesh, are taking part in the event. Read more
Extreme seesaw marks 2010 stock market
January 1, 2011
Icarus, a mythical character from the Greek mythology attempted to escape from Crete by using wings that his father constructed from feathers and wax. His father instructed and warned him not to fly too close to the sun. As Icarus started his flight, he ignored the warning of his father. He was soon overwhelmed by the ecstasy of flying. He continued to gain altitude and came so close to the sun that the wax of the wings melted in the heat and caused him to fall to his death. Read more
Dhaka stocks up slightly
December 30, 2010
Dhaka stocks closed marginally higher amid volatile trading Wednesday, as late profit-booking wiped off early gains, and the market experienced a quick fall before closing for the last three consecutive sessions. Read more