Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes summer signings Andre Schurrle and Marco van Ginkel are ready to make an instant impact when the Premier League season gets underway next month, reports Soccernet. After Mourinho started his second spell as Blues boss
Month: July 2013
Pep wanted Neymar at Bayern: Rummenigge
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed that Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola had wanted to bring Neymar to the club, reports Soccernet. The Bayern chief executive told Sport Bild that club officials had instead decided to opt for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze after the difficulties
Mkhitaryan dazzles on debut
Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Borussia Dortmund’s record signing, scored one goal and set up another during his first 45 minutes for the club as Dortmund beat FC Basel 3-1 in a friendly on Wednesday, reports Soccernet. Mkhitaryan, 24, joined Dortmund from Shakhtar
Sammer hails Guardiola relationship
Bayern Munich sporting director Matthias Sammer has said his working relationship with new coach Pep Guardiola is ‘wonderful’ and urged the club to embrace his ideas, reports Soccernet. Sammer said any changes made by Guardiola would not be sweeping, explaining that the coach had a very clear philosophy.
Barca win La Liga fair play award
Spanish Football Presentation has presented FC Barcelona with the Fair Play Award 2012-13, reports the club website. Barça topped the table with 74 points, well clear of Valladolid (88 points) and Real Sociedad (102). The award uses a points system based on cards and
Trade deficit declines by $2.32b in 11 months
The country’s trade deficit declined to $6.32 billion in the first 11 months of the just concluded fiscal year from $8.64 billion recorded in the corresponding period of the FY 2011-12. The deficit went down by 26.78 per cent in July-May of the FY 2012-13 compared with that of a 6.12-per cent growth in the ... Read more
BSEC extends time for drafting body for 3rd time
REGULATIONS FOR SPECIAL TRIBUNAL BSEC extends time for drafting body for 3rd time The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission for the third time has extended the timeframe for finalising the draft regulations to form a special tribunal for conducting the stock market-related cases as the committee concerned has missed the second deadline. The BSEC sources ... Read more
Japan, Bangladesh to work together to restructure risky RMG units
JICA gives Tk 100 crore for the purpose The governments of Japan and Bangladesh will work together to restructure the risky buildings of readymade garments industries in Bangladesh, said high officials of the two countries on Thursday. As part of the move, Japan International Cooperation
US retailers’ plan for Bangladesh factory safety branded a sham
A plan developed by North American retailers including Gap and Walmart in an attempt to improve safety in Bangladeshi garment factories has been labelled a ‘sham’ by workers’ rights groups, reports Guardian. The two retailers were part of an alliance of 17 US and
India disburses $50m 3rd tranche of $200m grant
India on Thursday disbursed its 3rd tranche of $ 50 million grant to Bangladesh as part of its earlier commitment of providing a total of $ 200 million grant out of its $1 billion Line of Credit to Bangladesh. Indian high commissioner in Dhaka Pankaj Saran
Aubergine, cucumber prices soar further
The prices of aubergine and cucumber rose further in the city’s retail markets on Thursday, the first day of Ramadan, due to increased demand, while the prices of broiler, beef, onion, green chilli and ginger remained high on the day. Although the government on July 7 banned export
Stocks drop amid lower turnover
Dhaka stocks finished in the red with a declining turnover on Thursday as the investors went for sell-offs to make profits following the last two trading sessions’ sharp rise in shares prices. The blue chip index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSEX, finished at 4,262.93 points, shedding 1.89 per cent or 82.52 points.
Wireless telecom for BR soon
Telecommunication system of Bangladesh Railway is being upgraded to fibre optic system from the existing copper-cable based telephony, which would facilitate modern telecommunication for railway by incorporating wireless device. The modern system would also enable the BR to improve
Jainul elected Federal Insurance chair
Jainul Abedin Jamal has been elected the chairman of Federal Insurance Company recently, said a press release. While Elias Siddiquee and Sunanda Majumder have been elected vice-chairmen and Mohd Abdul Khaleque has been elected the chairman of the executive committee.
Platinum offers Iftar-dinner buffet at Tk 950
Platinum Chain of Boutique Hotels is offering Iftar and dinner buffet at Tk 950 only from 6:30pm to 8:30pm during the whole month of Ramadan, said a press release. At a programme on Wednesday, Platinum Chain of Boutique Hotels executive director Esha Ahmed mentioned the name of the special items that would be offered
BCS examinees stall city traffic, reject results
The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) will review the results of the 34th BCS preliminary examinations. This follows protests by failed examinees demanding a review of the results and an end to the quota system. The controller of examinations, AEM Nesaruddin,
US retailers offer safety plan for Bangladesh RMG factories
Over a dozen American retailers including Walmart, Gap, Target, Kohl’s and Macy’s on Wednesday announced a plan for improving factory safety in Bangladesh – an alternative to a plan embraced by 70 retailers and apparel brands, most of them European, reports the New York Times. The proposal calls for the retailers to inspect the estimated ... Read more
BNP blames govt of backing black marketers
BNP on Wednesday accused the government of not taking action against corrupt traders. “A certain group of pro-government traders is engaged in making money through syndication ahead of Ramzan. As a result, prices of essential goods in the markets are skyrocketing. But the Awami League-led government is keeping mum,” BNP leader
PM returns, takes stock of situation
Prime Minister and President of the ruling Awami League Sheikh Hasina who returned home on Wednesday shortening her Belarus visit by one day, directed her party leaders to gear up campaign among people to enhance party’s support base. She gave the instruction while meeting senior leaders of her party at her official residence Ganabhaban in ... Read more
Ramzan begins today
The fasting month of Ramzan begins in Bangladesh today. The National Moon Sighting Committee took the decision in a meeting after reviewing reports on moon sighting for the holy month of Ramzan. President M Abdul Hamid, Premier Sheikh Hasina and leader of the opposition Khaleda Zia gave separate messages urging Muslims of the country to ... Read more