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Two-day ICC Asia conference concludes in Dhaka

November 12, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - Limited market access is one of the weaknesses of Bangladesh in getting more foreign direct investment it needs to build infrastructures and come out of the poverty trap, according to an investment guide released here yesterday.

 

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Kibria urges Chinese Minister to soften ISP conditions

November 12, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria yesterday requested China to soften the terms and conditions of interest subsidised preferential (ISP) loan and suppliers credit for Bangladesh.

 

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Index at Chittagong Stock Exchange marks rise

November 12, 2000 

  

Chittagong-- (UNB) – The price index at Chittagong Stock Exchange marked rise yesterday (Saturday) although losers dominated the gainers.

 

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Japan concerned over Trade Union in Bangladesh EPZs

November 11, 2000 

  

Dhaka, Nov 10 (UNB) - A visiting Japanese official said investors of his country are concerned over the proposal for introducing Trade Union in the EPZs of Bangladesh.

 

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BAIRA appreciates PM's manpower export agreement with Kuwait

November 11, 2000 

  

Dhaka, Nov 10 (UNB) - Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies (BAIRA) has congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for signing a manpower export agreement with Kuwait.

 

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Explore investment possibilities in Bangladesh: PM

November 11, 2000 

  

Dhaka, Nov 10 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today requested world business leaders to explore investment possibilities in all permissible sectors in Bangladesh redirecting FDI flows into developing countries.

 

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Electricity and gas failure enrages business leaders

November 9, 2000 

  

Narayanganj (UNB) – Leaders of different trade bodies today threatened to stop production in all mills and factories here if the disconnected electricity and gas lines of some mills are not restored within three days.

 

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Bangladesh to plead for Islamic Common Market

November 9, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) – Bangladesh, which broached the idea of an Islamic Common Market, will attach highest priority to its establishment during the 9th OIC Summit in Doha, a top official said here today.

 

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Kibria elected VC of Procedure Committee of IDB

November 9, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB)- Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria was unanimously elected Vice Chairman of the Procedure Committee of Islamic Development Bank on Tuesday.

 

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DSE trade finishes lower

November 9, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) – Trading at Dhaka Stock Exchange finished lower today (Wednesday) as the losers strongly dominated the gainers.

 

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CSE index marks a fall

November 9, 2000 

  

Chittagong (UNB) – The price index at Chittagong Stock Exchange marked a fall today as the losers dominated the gainers.

 

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Kibria seeks OIC nations' investment for post-flood rehabilitation

November 8, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB)- Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria today invited investment from OIC countries and sought foreign assistance urgently needed for post-flood rehabilitation programme in the Southwestern part of the country.

 

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Tofail's directive for BCIC

November 8, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB)- Industries Minister Tofail Ahmed today directed the management of BCIC enterprises to raise their productivity skills to make them viable coming out of staggering losses.

 

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ECNEC approves five development projects

November 8, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) - The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved five development projects involving about Tk 666.40 crore, including Tk 1.13 crore in project aid.

 

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Malaysia to further its investment in Bangladesh

November 8, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) - Malaysian entrepreneurs are interested in making further investment in telecom, power and energy sectors of Bangladesh as they find business here profitable.

 

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Tea-plantation reduced: export may face crisis

November 8, 2000 

  

Habiganj (UNB)- Bangladesh may face crisis in exporting tea in ten years with domestic demand rising to consume the entire production which is unlikely to grow.

 

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Daewoo Motor faces bankruptcy

November 8, 2000 

  

SEOUL (UNB/AP) - South Korea's Daewoo Motor Co. faced bankruptcy Tuesday, putting creditors at a disadvantage as they try to negotiate sale of the ailing car maker to General Motors Corp.

 

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CSE index: gainers outnumber the losers

November 8, 2000 

  

Chittagong (UNB) - The main index at Chittagong Stock Exchange continued to rise for the third straight day today with the gainers outnumbering the losers.

 

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Asian stock markets close higher

November 8, 2000 

  

HONG KONG (UNB/AP) - Most Asian stock markets closed higher Tuesday, but the key index slipped in Tokyo on profit-taking.

 

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Asian union leaders want greater voice in global bodies

November 8, 2000 

  

SINGAPORE (UNB/AP) - Union leaders from 29 Asia-Pacific countries are meeting in Singapore this week to push for a greater voice in the World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund and other global organizations.

 

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ICC Asian Conference to be held in Dhaka

November 7, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) - Business policymakers will meet in a two-day session in Dhaka from November 10 to map out the future economy of developing Asia, facing threats of marginalisation in the new-era global economy.

 

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Norway interests to invest in Bangladesh

November 7, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) – Encouraged by the country’s favourable investment climate, Norwegian investors have expressed keen interest to invest in Bangladesh.

 

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DSE index finishes higher

November 7, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) – The price index at Dhaka Stock Exchange finished higher today posting a gain of 1.51 percent in its benchmark.

 

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CSE index marks a rise

November 7, 2000 

  

Chittagong (UNB) – The main index at Chittagong Stock Exchange marked a rise today with the gainers outnumbering the gainers.

 

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Dollar falls against yen in Japan

November 7, 2000 

  

TOKYO (UNB/AP) - Japan's main stock index rose Monday following a three-day holiday weekend after bargain hunters were encouraged by gains in U.S. technology shares. The dollar fell against the yen.

 

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Philippine exports fall for first time since 1994

November 7, 2000 

  

MANILA (UNB/AP) - Philippine exports declined in September for the first time in nearly six years, dragged down by a large drop in shipments of electronics and components, the government said Monday.

 

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Asia Business Briefs

November 7, 2000 

  

SINGAPORE (UNB/AP) - Most large Singapore companies reported a loss in profits in the third quarter of 2000 compared to the same period last year, but small and foreign firms enjoyed higher earnings, a survey showed Monday.

 

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Duty-free access of Bangladeshi products to India market

November 6, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) – India shows positive attitude to Bangladesh’s proposal for duty-free market access of items under 25 categories to the billion-strong India’s market.

 

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Need of relaxation of controls on foreign exchange expressed

November 6, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) – Finance experts sought relaxation of control on foreign exchange by building institutional capacity to cope with the consequences of the deregulation.

 

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Necessity of a new port felt

November 6, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB)- Business leaders sought setting up of a separate port to reduce pressures on existing ones and facilitate external trade that often gets stuck in congestion in the seaports.

 

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76,500 mts sugar to be imported for Ramzan

November 6, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) - Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has arranged import of 76,500 mts of sugar on the occasion of ensuing holy Sheb-e-Barat and Ramzan, an official handout said today.

 

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Economy is running well: Kibria

November 6, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) – Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria today said country’s economy is running well with exports growing 23 percent, inflation remaining low and revenue collection ahead of target.

 

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DSE index rises

November 6, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) – The Price Index at the Dhaka Stock Exchange upgraded today as the gainers dominated the losers.

 

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CSE index marks a rise

November 6, 2000 

  

Chittagong (UNB) – Although the losers dominated the gainers, the Price Index at the Chittagong Stock Exchange marked a rise today.

 

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BCB likely to earn Tk 2-crore from Dutch-Bangla Test

November 5, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has set a target of making Tk 2-crore profit from the forthcoming Dutch-Bangla Inaugural Test match between Bangladesh and India.

 

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Credit banks threatens to withhold Daewoo loans

November 5, 2000 

  

SEOUL (UNB) - Banks on Saturday threatened to withhold loans to Daewoo Motor Co. - a move that could force the heavily indebted carmaker into bankruptcy - unless the company's labor union agrees to restructuring.

 

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Slight fall in DSE index

November 5, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) – As the losers dominated the gainers, the price index at Dhaka Stock Exchange marked a slight fall today (Saturday).

 

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CSE finishes lower

November 5, 2000 

  

Chittagong (UNB) – Week’s trading at the Chittagong Stock Exchange finished lower today (Saturday) posting a slight fall in its benchmark index.

 

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Foreign company may build container terminal at Patenga

November 3, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- Parliamentary Standing Committee on Shipping Ministry at a meeting yesterday discussed the proposed agreement with a foreign company for construction of a container terminal at Patenga.

 

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Finance Minister satisfied with NBR’s performance

November 3, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – The National Board of Revenue has collected Tk 5,254 crore during July-October of the current fiscal year, exceeding the target by more than Tk 114 crore.

 

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SEC penalized Bangladesh Autocars, T Mashfu & SPM

November 3, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – The Securities and Exchange Commission has penalized Bangladesh Autocars Limited fining Tk 100,000 for the company’s failure to furnish its half-yearly balance sheet, a profit-and-loss account and cash-flow statement.

 

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Three-day tourism fair in the city from November 23

November 3, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) will hold a three-day tourism fair in the city from November 23 aiming at promoting the country’s tourism and upholding cultural heritage.

 

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Bangladesh to receive German grant & food aid through WFP

November 3, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – Bangladesh will receive a German grant of 63.4 million Deutsche Mark, equivalent to about Tk 146 crore, in financial and technical cooperation assistance for year 2000.

 

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Dhaka Stock Exchange: Bullish

November 3, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – With the increased turnover both in terms of value and volume, the price index at Dhaka Stock Exchange posted 5.87 points rise yesterday.

 

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Hong Kong still world's freest economy but at a cost

November 2, 2000 

  

HONG KONG (AP) - Despite widespread social discontent and noisy criticisms at home and abroad, Hong Kong's embattled leaders have reason to pop the champagne cork.

 

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DSE all Share Price Index shed 0.09 points

November 2, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - Although the turnover both in terms of value and volume increased, the price index at Dhaka Stock Exchange closed lower yesterday.

 

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Chittagong Stock Exchange finished lower

November 2, 2000 

  

Chittagong-- (UNB) - The main index at Chittagong Stock Exchange finished lower yesterday as the losers outnumbered the gainers.

 

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CSE price index closes higher

November 1, 2000 

  

Chittagong, Oct 31 (UNB) – The price index at Chittagong Stock Exchange closed higher today (Tuesday) despite declining turnover of both number of volumes and its value.

 

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US bank approves loan for power sector

November 1, 2000 

  

Dhaka, Oct 31 (UNB) – The Export-Import Bank, an independent US government agency, has approved an $ 8 million loan to finance three small power plants in Bangladesh.

 

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Losers take upper hand in DSE

November 1, 2000 

  

Dhaka, Oct 31 (UNB) – Even though the losers dominated the gainers trading at Dhaka Stock Exchange finished higher today (Tuesday).

 

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FBCCI director resigns only 9 days after her reelection

October 31, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- Before retaking office, newly elected FBCCI director Selima Ahmed resigned mooting demand for electoral reforms and an overhaul of the apex trade body that she said failed to represent businesses effectively.

 

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MP’s want everybody to be inside tax-net including themselves

October 31, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- Lawmakers yesterday advised the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to bring all, from MPs to individuals at the grassroots, into the tax net and be impartial in realising revenues.

 

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US congress taking initiative for Bangladesh Caucus

October 31, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (Bangla2000 news-desk) – BGMEA leaders yesterday claimed they could convince quite a few US legislators to bring a trade bill in the next Congress session for its approval allowing duty-and quota-free access of Bangladeshi apparels to American market.

 

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Loss of property of Small & Cottage Industries Corporation due to flood

October 31, 2000 

  

Khulna-- (UNB) - The devastating flood that hit the country’s southwestern districts caused a loss of Tk 2.27 crore to the property of Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC).

 

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Exhibition of Pakistani apple and date begins

October 31, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – A two-day exhibition of Pakistani apple and date began at Hotel Sonargaon here yesterday (Monday).

 

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Index at Dhaka Stock Exchange nose-dived

October 31, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – The main index at Dhaka Stock Exchange nose-dived yesterday (Monday) as the losers strongly dominated the gainers.

 

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Chittagong Stock Exchange closed lower

October 31, 2000 

  

Chittagong (UNB) – Trading at Chittagong Stock Exchange closed lower yesterday (Monday) due to lackluster trading.

 

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Export Promotion Bureau of Pakistan's apple & date show

October 30, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - A Pakistani apple and date show will be held October 30-31 at Hotel Sonargaon for displaying varieties of these quality fruits grown in that country.

 

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Businessmen from Bangladesh getting refused for visas

October 29, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- Reluctance in providing multiple entry visas to executive personnel of multinationals operating here made it difficult for Bangladeshi executives to get such travel permission for foreign countries.

 

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Dhaka Stock Exchange posted 3.39 points rise

October 29, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – The price index at Dhaka Stock Exchange posted 3.39 points rise yesterday (Saturday) although the number of volume and its values decreased.

 

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Chittagong Stock Exchange closed higher

October 29, 2000 

  

Chittagong-- (UNB) – Despite downward turnover of both volume and values, the main index at Chittagong Stock Exchange closed higher yesterday (Saturday).

 

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All bills above Taka 5 are going to be of only 2 sizes

October 27, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- Bangladesh Bank will mint new currency notes of all denominations valued between Tk 10 and Tk 500 in two standard sizes instead of separate size of each note.

 

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Japan Bank executive will come to study IT policy

October 27, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) – Yoshihiko Kono, Executive Director of Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) arrives here on Saturday on a three-day visit.

 

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Bangladesh, 1st testing ground of Japanese evaluation

October 27, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – Japan adopts a new method of evaluation to dispel doubts of its people over massive use of public resources abroad.

 

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PM orders for white paper on KAFCO agreement by previous governments

October 26, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – In a major decision Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday (Wednesday) ordered publication of a white paper on KAFCO agreement signed during the previous governments forsaking the national interest.

 

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Government to construct hostel for women garment workers

October 26, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - The government has decided to construct a hostel for women garment workers in Dhaka at a cost of Tk 14 crore.

 

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Some of country’s jute purchasing centers may be closed down

October 26, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - Parliamentary Standing Committee on Jute Ministry at a meeting yesterday held a discussion on the recommendations placed by BJMC on closing down some of the country’s jute purchasing centres.

 

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One of world’s top 10 logistics providers opens subsidiary

October 26, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – Brussels-based ABX Logistics, one of the world’s top 10 transport and logistics providers, has opened a subsidiary in Bangladesh to help new buyers of readymade garments.

 

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CSE: bearish

October 26, 2000 

  

Chittagong-- (UNB) – The main index at Chittagong Stock Exchange closed lower yesterday as the losers dominated the gainers.

 

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ECNEC approves seven development projects

October 25, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday directed the concerned authorities to take necessary steps for immediate rehabilitation and repair of the roads wrecked by devastating floods in the frontier districts.

 

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Bangladesh-Hong Kong sign air service agreement

October 25, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- Bangladesh and Hong Kong signed an air service agreement yesterday (Tuesday) to further boost air links, especially for cargo.

 

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Low-interest loans to small industries suggested

October 25, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- Lawmakers in a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industries Ministry suggested disbursing low-interest bank loans to small industries to make them viable.

 

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Japanese pre-feasibility evaluation team to arrive

October 25, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - A three-member Japanese pre-feasibility evaluation team for future Japanese aided projects in Bangladesh is scheduled to visit here from Oct 24-26.

 

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Writ petition challenging action of Bangladesh Bank

October 25, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - All business activities barring operation of bank accounts of the Islamic Trade and Commerce Ltd (ITCL) will continue, according an order of the High Court yesterday.

 

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Dhaka Stock Exchange finished lower

October 25, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - Even though the gainers outnumbered the losers, trading at Dhaka Stock Exchange finished lower yesterday (Tuesday).

 

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Chittagong Stock Exchange marked slight rise

October 25, 2000 

  

Chittagong-- (UNB) - The main index at Chittagong Stock Exchange marked slight rise yesterday though the losers outnumbered the gainers.

 

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Bangladesh: 1st among world to ratify Child Labor Convention

October 24, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – As 6.3 million children have been working in country’s 300 sectors, including risky ones, speakers at a panel discussion yesterday called for creating mass awareness about the hazards of child labour aimed at gradually eradicating it from the society.

 

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11-day international workshop on ISO 9000 begins

October 24, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – With growing quality consciousness and price competitiveness around the globe, Industries Minister Tofail Ahmed has underscored productivity improvement as an imperative for the survival of an industry.

 

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NGO’s get grant from Bangladesh government

October 24, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- Non-government organisations yesterday received cheques for Tk 1.80 crore from the government for lending to the poor at lower interest for building 800 houses.

 

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Cabinet approves Act for production industries

October 24, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- The Cabinet yesterday approved the Conditions of Services Act 2000 for the workers of state-owned commodity- producing industries.

 

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Dhaka Stock Exchange: slightly bullish

October 24, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – The main index at Dhaka Stock Exchange marked a slight rise yesterday although the turnover both in terms of value and volume decreased.

 

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Chittagong Stock Exchange: slightly bearish

October 24, 2000 

  

Chittagong-- (UNB) – Trading at Chittagong Stock Exchange closed lower yesterday due to slumping trade.

 

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US to help assess hydrocarbon in bowels of Bangladesh: Hasina

October 23, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said her government would take decision regarding pipeline sale of gas after knowing the reserve position from a joint study being conducted by Petrobangla and US Geological Survey.

 

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ADB to provide US$140.3m loan for 2 projects

October 23, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - Asian Development Bank will provide US$140.3 million loan for two development projects in northwest region of the country under an accord in Manila, said an ADB press release in Dhaka yesterday.

 

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Moneychangers want 'Money Exchange Bourse'

October 23, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)-As money-changing business found a boom, operators of the private forex market demanded setting up of a bourse-like 'Money Exchange Floor' based on account-to-account transactions.

 

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Treasury bills' auction held

October 23, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- The 111th auction of the 28-day, 91-day, 182-day, 364-day, 2-year and 5-year treasury bills were held here yesterday (Sunday).

 

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Dhaka Stock Exchange marked a slight fall

October 23, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - The Price Index at Dhaka Stock Exchange marked a slight fall yesterday (Sunday) as the losers outnumbered the gainers.

 

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1.10 points fall in DSE's benchmark

October 22, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – Even though the gainers dominated the losers, week’s trading began at Dhaka Stock Exchange posting 1.10 points fall its benchmark yesterday (Saturday).

 

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U.S. tech stocks rise

October 21, 2000 

  

NEW YORK (AP) — Stock prices rose for a second straight day Friday as bargain-hunting investors extended a broad rally in technology stocks. In midafternoon trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 64.74 at 10,207.72, having moved into positive territory midway through the session. Broader indicators were higher. The Nasdaq composite index rose 103.44 to 3,522.04. The Standard and Poor's 500 index was up 16.83 at 1,405.59.

 

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Gillette fires Chairman and CEO

October 21, 2000 

  

BOSTON (AP) — The Gillette Co. fired its chairman and chief executive officer Thursday, even as it announced that the company had met analysts' earnings expectations for the third quarter. Gillette reported third-quarter net income of $350 million, down one percent from $352 million last year, meeting the 33 cents-per-share earnings consensus of analysts surveyed by First Call/Thomson Financial.

 

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Coca-Cola earns beyond expectations

October 21, 2000 

  

ATLANTA (AP) — The Coca-Cola Co., boosted by stronger overseas sales, reported a better-than-expected 36 percent increase in third quarter earnings but warned that a weak euro could put pressure on its earnings next year. Coke said Friday it earned $1.07 billion, or 43 cents per share, for the three months ended Sept. 30. In the same period last year, Coke earned $787 million, or 32 cents per share.

 

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Bangladesh Bank to invest gold

October 19, 2000 

  

Dhaka, Oct 18 (UNB) - Bangladesh Bank is contemplating investing gold, which remained in deposit with the Bank of England, to earn interest as the asset is losing value on the international market.

 

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Activities disrupted at Chittagong port

October 19, 2000 

  

Chittagong, Oct 18 (UNB) - Loading and unloading at Chittagong Port were disrupted today as Bandar Sramik Karmachhari Federation enforced an 8-hour work stoppage protesting the move to construct a private container terminal at Patenga.

 

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Swedish Ambassador and Finance Minister discuss pipeline projects

October 17, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - Swedish Ambassador Anders Johnson in a meeting with Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria yesterday discussed pipeline projects under their assistance in Bangladesh.

 

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Food-grain imports showed a downtrend

October 17, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- Food-grain imports showed a downtrend in the first two months of the current fiscal year as the country proceeds towards food autarky.

 

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High Court calls for Bangladesh Bank explanation

October 17, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- The High Court yesterday asked Bangladesh Bank to explain why it defined activity of the Islamic Trade and Commerce Limited as banking business, which entailed upon the ITCL a damaging blow.

 

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China is ready to expand trade with Bangladesh

October 17, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- China is ready to expand trade and economic relations with Bangladesh and both the countries are working closely to this end.

 

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Germany has provided an addition amount of Tk 26 lakh

October 17, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - Germany has provided an addition amount of Tk 26 lakh for urgent relief operation in the country's southwest flood-hit areas.

 

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Cage fish culture has a bright prospect in Bangladesh

October 17, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - Cage fish culture has a bright prospect in Bangladesh as in many Asian countries, experts told a workshop here yesterday.

 

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Tea industry is lagging behind the international standard

October 17, 2000 

  

Moulvibazar-- (UNB) - Tea industry is lagging behind the international standard due to lack of development research on tea.

 

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Debt relief grant assistance from Japan

October 16, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- Bangladesh will receive 4,766.48 million yen equivalent to Tk 234 crore as Debt Relief Grant Assistance from Japan under an Exchange of Notes signed here yesterday between the two countries.

 

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Steps to turn Bangladesh Biman airlines profitable

October 16, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – A parliamentary watchdog has directed the authorities concerned to take all possible steps to turn Bangladesh Biman into a profitable organisation.

 

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Committee asked authorities to take measures for jute growers

October 16, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) - Parliamentary Standing Committee on Jute Ministry has asked the authorities concerned to take effective measures so that jute growers can receive their jute prices at the shortest possible time from jute purchasing centres.

 

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Bangladesh-India trading through railway restored

October 16, 2000 

  

Benapole-- (UNB) – Rail communication between Bangladesh and India has been restored with the improvement of the flood situation in country’s southwestern region.

 

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Silica-sand’s abundance: but no glass industry

October 15, 2000 

  

Moulvi Bazar-- (UNB) – Despite availability of abundant silica sand in Srimongal upazila, no glass industry has been built in the district due to absence of proper initiative.

 

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Dhaka Stock Exchange: bullish

October 15, 2000 

  

Dhaka (UNB) – Day’s trading at Dhaka Stock Exchange closed higher yesterday (Saturday) with gainers outnumbering the losers.

 

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Chittagong Stock Exchange marked a rise

October 15, 2000 

  

Chittagong-- (UNB) – As the gainers dominated the losers, the main index at Chittagong Stock Exchange marked a rise yesterday (Saturday).

 

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Commerce minister Inaugurates French Trade Show

October 14, 2000 

  

Dhaka, Oct 13 (UNB)- A two-day trade show began in the city today displaying a wide array of French products and expertise.

 

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Prominent businessmen to accompany PM in US tour

October 13, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – A 32-member business delegation is accompanying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her three-day official visit to the United States from Oct 16 to 18.

 

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Hili: Alternative land-port due to flooding

October 13, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – National Board of Revenue gave permission to BGMEA to use the Customs Station at Hili Land Port as alternative to Benapole Customs, which remained closed due to flooding.

 

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“There is nothing to worry about sugar”: Jalil

October 13, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB)- Commerce Minister Abdul Jalil yesterday denied shortage of sugar in the country and blamed hoarders for the price hike in the market.

 

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On-spot telephone billing machine introduced

October 13, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – Dawn Corporation, a private export-import company, yesterday (Thursday) launched its new product ‘Multivision Mx-51’, a devise of on-spot telephone billing.

 

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Dhaka Stock Exchange: Bullish

October 13, 2000 

  

Dhaka-- (UNB) – The main index at Dhaka Stock Exchange posted a further gain of 3.34 points yesterday (Thursday) as the gainers outnumbered the losers.

 

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CSE: increased turnover in terms of volume & value

October 13, 2000 

  

Chittagong-- (UNB) – The price index at Chittagong Stock Exchange continued to rise yesterday (Thursday) with the increase turnover of both in terms of volume and value.

 

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