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NCBs' capital shortfall rises 7.35pc in 2006
The overall capital shortfall of the four nationalised commercial banks (NCBs) rose by 7.35percent to Tk8,053 crore in 2006, compared to the previous year.

Homegrown policy seen as key to achieving MDGs
Homegrown policy is needed to achieve millennium development goals (MDGs), independent analysts said yesterday in Dhaka.

Branding to help Bangladesh compete in Asian market
Brand guru tells
Martin Roll is a world-renowned thought-leader on value creation through brand equity driven by tremendous global experience and insights.

Job fair begins at DU
A two-day career development and job fair began at Dhaka University yesterday.

50 Years in Bangladesh
Siemens' annual awards for students
Germany-based electronics and electrical engineering giant Siemens yesterday announced annual awards for university-level students in Bangladesh to mark the company's 50 years of operations in the country.

Indian stock at record high
India's benchmark 30-share Sensex stock index crossed the key 15,000-point mark during trading Friday for the first time amid easing interest rate worries.

Expanding US jobs market signals economic rebound
The US economy churned out 132,000 new jobs in June and created more than estimated in April and May, government data showed Friday, signaling solid growth despite a struggling housing market.

Global oil prices jump to 11-month highs
Global oil prices surged Friday to their highest level in nearly a year, driven by heightened unrest in Nigeria and concerns about low US gasoline supplies.

Developing states hold ground in WTO talks
Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim said Friday that developing countries were largely on the same wavelength in deadlocked global trade talks.

IMF to consider selection process for new chief tomorrow
The International Monetary Fund executive board will meet Monday to consider the selection process for a successor to IMF chief Rodrigo Rato, a spokeswoman said Friday.

Warid offers up to 20 FnF facilities for postpaid users
Warid Telecom has launched three unique packages for postpaid subscribers offering up to 20 FnF facilities to any operator, which is the highest-ever FnF offer by a mobile company in Bangladesh, saysa