Beximco brands Tigers in WC
January 12, 2011
Beximco will sponsor the Tigers in the cricket World Cup. The conglomerate has closed the exclusive deal to brand the most popular sport team of Bangladesh for Tk 35 million. Read more
Ashraful, Tamim remain unsold
January 12, 2011
Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful and batsman Tamim Iqbal remain unclaimed as the IPL bid for cricketers on Bangalore came to an end on Sunday. Read more
‘Zia okayed Taher verdict before delivery’
January 12, 2011
A former army officer, who was given life term by a military court in 1976, has said that Gen Ziaur Rahman wanted to hear nothing but death sentence of Col Abu Taher. Read more
Two more join ICT probe team
January 12, 2011
Two more investigating officers have been appointed to the International Crimes Tribunal. Read more
Eventful 1/11 today
January 11, 2011
It was four years ago on this day that Bangladesh’s politics saw another twist with the declaration of the state of emergency.
The then president, Iajuddin Ahmed, dissolved the caretaker government that he headed as chief adviser and suspended the constitution. Read more
Maternity leave now 6 months
January 11, 2011
The government has extended maternity leave to six months from four months.
The new decision came into effect on Tuesday through a government circular released by the Finance Division. Read more
DSE posts 15pc record rise
January 11, 2011
Dhaka stocks set a new record with a 1012-point rise, climbing over 15 percent, a day after a record fall of 660 points.
The DSE general index gained 1012.65 points or 15.58 percent to close at 7512.09 on Tuesday. Read more
Energy boost forlocal industries
January 9, 2011
Import duty on furnace oil to go; power producers, industries allowed to import it.
In a major policy decision, the government is withdrawing import duty on furnace oil to help local industries overcome the on-going energy crisis and resolve their problems on their own. Read more
One returns from hijacked ship
January 9, 2011
One of the two Bangladeshi seamen captured by Somali pirates from a Cambodian cargo ship has returned home in Chittagong.
The other seaman is also on his way back home and expected to arrive in a week. Read more
Theft in Dhakeswari Temple
January 9, 2011
Worship in Dhakeswari National Temple has been suspended for an indefinite period following a theft in it.
About 200 bhori (1 Bhori = 0.34 ounce) gold ornaments, five-six bhori of silver ornaments and cash Tk 450,000 have been stolen from the temple, said temple keeper Tapan Bhattacharya on Sunday. Read more