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Telenor about Grameenphone (GP) - Unacceptable working conditions in Bangladesh
A Danish TV documentary broadcast in May 2008, revealed unacceptable working conditions, pollution and underage labour at the facilities of suppliers to Grameenphone in Bangladesh. Telenor has drawn up unambiguous guide lines to ensure our corporate responsibility and that operation is run in accordance with our ethical standards. After having......
Hasina's treatment may not be over in time: doctor
The medical treatment sought by Sheikh Hasina in the US may not be complete by the time her eight-week release period is over, her personal physician Prof Syed Modasser Ali said Friday, reports bdnews24.com.US doctors treating the former prime minister...
Delwar accuses govt of bias against BNP
BNP leader Khandaker Delwar Hossain Friday accused the caretaker government of applying double standards in its treatment of rival political parties BNP and the Awami League, reports bdnews24.com.Delwar's comment came a day after the Anticorruption Commission filed a case against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia...
BIWTA hikes launch fare
Bdnews24.comBangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority has hiked launch fare in the wake of an increase in fuel prices, a spokesperson said Thursday. The new fare will be effective from Friday, BIWTA public relations officer Kamrunnahar Begum said. ...
Testimony in Hasina trial remains on hold
Bdnews24.comA Dhaka court Tuesday postponed further witness testimony in the barge-mounted power plant case, against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and others, to July 10.The Anticorruption Commission filed the case on Sept 2 last year against eight people, including Sheikh Hasina, accusing them of taking bribes of Tk 3 crore......
Govt hikes long-haul bus fare
Bdnews24.comThe government Tuesday reset long-haul bus fare higher at Tk 1.05 per kilometre in the wake of a fuel price hike.The revised fare means an increase of Tk 0.18 per kilometre per passenger. ...
BTCL spins off from BTTB
The assets and liabilities of the now-dissolved Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone Board were officially transferred to the newly-formed Bangladesh Telecom Company Limited (BTCL) Tuesday through execution of a formal agreement, reports bdnews24.com.BTCL and Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company, which made their debut on Tuesday as public limited companies, had been spun......
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National observance
7/11/08 - Bishsho Jonoshonkha Dibash (World Population Day).
8/12/08 - International Youth Day.
Around the world
07/03/08 - FOBANA Convention, Dallas, Texas.
07/03/08 - FOBANA 2008, New York, New York.
07/04/08 - FOBANA Convention, Dallas, Texas.
07/04/08 - FOBANA 2008, New York, New York.
07/05/08 - FOBANA Convention, Dallas, Texas.
07/05/08 - Pitha Mela, Melbourne, Australia.
07/05/08 - FOBANA 2008, New York, New York.
07/06/08 - FOBANA 2008, New York, New York.
07/12/08 - Ferdous Ara in Concert, Irving, Texas.
07/20/08 - Bangladesh Aust. Disaster Relief Committee, Sydney, Australia.
07/26/08 - Film Festival, Clayton, Australia.
08/02/08 - Ami Kothae Pabo Tare - Rabi Tagore, Sydney, Australia.
08/02/08 - Bangladesh Environment Network Seminar, Canberra, Australia.
08/02/08 - Bangla Mela, Tokyo, Japan.
08/03/08 - Bangla Mela, Tokyo, Japan.
08/08 - AABEA Biannual Convention, Dallas, Texas.
08/30/08 - Eid Mela, Melbourne, Australia.
09/08 - International Curry Festival, London, England.
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1998:
A memorandum of understanding was signed with the US that would allow Peace Corps volunteers to work here.
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Bangladesh Finance
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| Dhaka Stock Exchange | | Major Indexes | | DSI Index | 2588 | ↓ -0.57 % | | DSE 20 Index | 2564.41 | ↓ -0.58 % | | DSE General Index | 3019.14 | ↓ -0.33 % | | Top Gainers | | GLOBALINS | 270 | ↑ 43.61 % | | AIMS1STMF | 15.51 | ↑ 23.98 % | | 6THICB | 885.5 | ↑ 23.15 % | | Top Losers | | MONAFOOD | 33 | ↓ -9.58 % | | BDONLINE | 48.9 | ↓ -6.85 % | | PURABIGEN | 232 | ↓ -5.3 % |
Trading Date: 2008-07-03
| Chittagong Stock Exchange | | Major Indexes | | CASPI Index | 9112.22 | ↓ -0.38 % | | CSE 30 Index | 8184.23 | ↓ -0.27 % | | CSCX Index | 5904.12 | ↓ -0.39 % | | Top Gainers | | TGAS | 386 | ↑ 286 % | | AIMS1 | 15.49 | ↑ 19.98 % | | GMF1 | 130.8 | ↑ 19.23 % | | Top Losers | | BOL | 49.3 | ↓ -17.14 % | | ICB6 | 707.5 | ↓ -10.64 % | | BXSYN | 132.5 | ↓ -10.32 % |
Trading Date: 03 July 200
| Commodities | | Crude Oil | 143.76 | +0.19 | | | Natural Gas | 13.45 | +0.06 | | | Gold | 936.30 | -10.20 | |
Updated: 7/3/2008 11:26:09 AM
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Taka Exchange Rate
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| 1 US Dollar = 68.575 Taka | | 1 Euro = 108.77 Taka | | 1 British Pound = 136.58 Taka | | 1 Australian Dollar = 66.072 Taka | | 1 Canadian Dollar = 67.469 Taka | | 1 Saudi Riyal = 18.287 Taka | | 1 UAE Dirham = 18.669 Taka | | 1 Kuwaiti Dinar = 258.58 Taka | | 1 Indian Rupee = 1.5881 Taka | | 1 Pakistani Rupee = 0.9975 Taka |
Updated: 7/2/2008
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