The Daily Star: Internet Edition Thu. December 07, 2006

Vol. 5 Num 899

Thu. December 07, 2006


News
Today's Index
Front Page
Business
Sports
Point-counterpoint
Metropolitan
National
International
Culture


Views
Editorial
Letters to Editor


Sections


Others
About Us
Contact
Advertisement
Supplements
Archives

Business

Exports Under FTA
WB sees modest prospect of Bangladesh market in India
The prospect of expanding Bangladesh exports to India would remain modest even if Bangladesh sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with that country, said World Bank (WB).

ADB awards its best performing projects in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has awarded three best performing teams of ADB-supported projects in Bangladesh for their success in project implementation.

BTMA goes for direct polls today
Breaking the tradition of nominating directors through consensus, Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) goes to polls today for the second time since its inception in 1983.

BEI seminar on corporate governance for students
Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI) yesterday organised a seminar on corporate governance in Bangladesh to raise awareness and enhance understanding about the issue among the students of the country.

Pizza Hut Gulshan celebrates 3rd anniversary
Pizza Hut, the first-ever international restaurant chain in the country, celebrated its third anniversary at its Gulshan outlet in Dhaka yesterday.

World economy on track for strong 2007
Slowing activity in the US economy and a possible sudden cooling of overheated property markets are the main threats to the world economy in 2007 after vigorous recovery this year.

Lamy's bid to jumpstart stalled WTO talks
World Trade Organization (WTO) chief Pascal Lamy will meet with Southeast Asian leaders next week as part of efforts to jumpstart stalled global trade talks, an official said Wednesday.

Asian offshore oil reserves to meet energy needs: Expert
Deep offshore waters in the Asia-Pacific region hold significant oil and gas reserves which can go a long way in meeting the region's future energy needs, an industry expert said Wednesday.

Subscription of Telekom Malaysia grows 63pc in Q3
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), with operations in nine Asian countries, recorded a growth of 63 percent in regional cellphone subscriber numbers in its third quarter as of September 2006 to 26.

China rules on opening oil market
China will implement new rules governing wholesale trade in oil products and the sale of crude oil on January 1, as part of efforts to open the petroleum market, the commerce ministry said Wednesday

Saudi okays first private airline
Saudi authorities have authorised business travel specialist National Air Services (NAS) to launch the kingdom's first private domestic airline, the company said Wednesday.

Currency