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Upward swing of rice price halted: Retail market remains static
Staff Reporter
After showing an upward trend for the last several days, the prices of rice in the city's wholesale and retail markets came to a halt yesterday.
The prices of rice have also come down by Tk 25 to Tk 30 in the wholesale markets of rice in Chittagong following the unloading of imported rice from ships at Chittagong Port.
However, the prices of flour, lentil and edible oil marked a sharp rise in one week. Atta is now selling Tk 40 per kg, while soyabean oil at Tk 100 per kg and Masur lentil at Tk 80 per kg.  |
Huckabee, Obama win Iowa contest: Setback to Hilary Clinton
BBC Online
Mike Huckabee and Barack Obama have won the Iowa caucuses - the first nominating contest of the 2008 US presidential election.
Huckabee won for the Republicans, defeating Mitt Romney. At the Democratic caucuses, Obama won by a clear margin, defeating John Edwards, who edged Hillary Clinton into third place.
The Iowa caucuses can give big boosts to candidates' campaigns. The next contest is on Tuesday in New Hampshire.
Turnout in Thursday's caucuses rose markedly, particularly for the Democrats, with 239,000 Democrats taking part - up from 124,000 in 2004. |
Govt starts sale of rice at Tk 22 per kg in 29 unions Staff Reporter
Low and middle-income group of people have been taken off their feet by the sudden jump in prices of essentials including edible oil and wheat in the local markets.
The joint forces yesterday started selling rice through dealers at Tk 22 per kg in areas surrounding Dhaka to stem the spiralling price of the staple. The sale began in 29 unions in Keraniganj, Dohar and Nawabganj with three selling centres in each union. Excessive price of essentials and a fear of further price-hike also gave rise to panic buying among some middle and higher income groups. |
AL senior leaders support EC roadmap for poll: Sudden U-turn from early poll demand
Staff Reporter
The Awami League yesterday backtracked from its demand for holding general elections in June-July that it made the day before (Thursday).
The Awami League (AL) Presidium, the highest policymaking body of the party, at a meeting on Thursday demanded early polls jettisoning the roadmap, which outlined holding of the general elections within December this year. In a sudden turn-around yesterday, senior leaders of the AL, including its Acting President Zillur Rahman, extended support to the Election Commission's roadmap for the general national elections. |
Agri loan recovery up for special drive of NCBs BSS, Dhaka
The banks and financial institutions have played a significant role in recovering agricultural credit during the fiscal 2006-07 ( FY 07 ) increased by 12.30 percent to Taka 46.76 billion against the recovery made in FY 06.
The significant increase in the agricultural loan recovery was attributed mainly to special drive taken by the Nationalised Commercial Banks (NCBs) and two others specialised banks-Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) and Rajshahi Krishi Unnyan Bank (RAKUB) and concerned institutions, said the just released Bangladesh Bank annual report for FY 07. |
Rotarians urged to serve greater cause of humanity
Staff Reporter
Rotarians from home and abroad yesterday began a two-day district conference, aiming to decide their agenda for the greater cause of humanity and serve better the people who need supports.
The district conference, biggest annual event in Rotary calendar, is being attended by some 2,000 Rotarians who contribute money and endeavours to improve the quality of lives of the poor through supports for health, education, employment and disaster management.
Foreign Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury formally opened the District Conference 2008 of Rotary District 3280 Bangladesh at Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Centre in the city yesterday. |
Trade Fair witnesses huge holiday presence
Staff Reporter
The ongoing 13th Dhaka International Trade Fair-2008 witnessed a great rush yesterday as visitors found the occasion as the best choice in the city to enjoy an off-day outing.
It was the first Friday since the fair officially opened on January 1. A fair turned festival became an outing spot for visitors of all ages.
Long queues of visitors were reported waiting at the main entrance. Despite excessive traffic control, many commuters faced difficulties in searching a place to park their vehicles.
"We just came here to enjoy the event. |
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Internet Edition. January 5, 2008, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM 
