Google Adds 3D “Earth” View to Google Maps
April 28, 2010
Google on Monday augmented Google Maps with a feature called Earth view that brings the Google Earth software’s 3D perspective to the Web browser.
Earth view is available through the installation of a browser plug-in Google originally issued in 2008. With it, people can see the contours of world–canyons and mountains, most dramatically–using the Read more
Unstoppable Abahani
April 28, 2010
Holders Dhaka Abahani took a giant step towards retaining their Bangladesh League title with a 5-1 hammering of Rahmatganj at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Tuesday.
In-form forward Enamul scored a brace to join Emily and team-mate Sheriff Deen Mohammed at the top of the scorers’ list with 14 goals. With this win, Abahani maintained their pole position with Read more
Talent-hunt in swimming
April 28, 2010
Bangladesh Swimming Federation, with financial assistance from Australian Sports Commission, will start a talent-hunt programme in 16 districts on the last week of June.
The Australian Sports Commission has recently granted Tk 10 lakh for the swimming federation and the executive committee took this decision on Read more
Mega Draw of ‘ Go to South Africa with Castrol’ held
April 28, 2010
The Mega Draw of ‘ Go to South Africa with Castrol’ held at the VIP Lounge of National Press Club on Tuesday. Rahimafrooz Distribution Limited had launched the countrywide ‘ Go to South Africa with Castrol’ from February 1 and to April 25.
Castrol is being one of the sponsors of FIFA World Cup 2010 and 2014. Castrol had launched a worldwide Read more
TT players threaten boycott
April 28, 2010
Top table tennis players have threatened to boycott the upcoming Federation Cup following federation’s decision not to send a team to the World Cup in Moscow, Russia.
The executive meeting on Monday cancelled its scheduled tour to Russia citing financial constrains though it was learnt that the meeting scrapped the tour to avoid criticism following a Read more
‘Use e-Health for masses’
April 27, 2010
Speakers at a roundtable yesterday said e-Health schemes should be focused on providing healthcare to general public rather than using technology in ways that would not be of any help to them.
Emphasis should be on ideas that would make healthcare more accessible to the general people above everything else, they Read more
Sher-e-Bangla’s anniversary of death today
April 27, 2010
The 48th death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq, a legendary politician of undivided Bengal, will be observed today.
Fazlul Huq, popularly known as ‘Huq Saheb’ was the key national leader behind the emergence of Bengal. He was called Sher-e- Bangla (Tiger of Bengal) for his position in the politics of the Read more
PDB signs Tk 3,500cr contracts with 3 cos
April 27, 2010
Five peaking power plants
PDB signs Tk 3,500cr contracts with 3 cos
The Power Development Board on Monday signed contracts worth around Tk 3,500 crore with three companies for the installation of five peaking power plants with a combined generation capacity of 420MW.
The PDB signed two contracts with a local consortium of Energypac Power Generation Ltd and Read more
Robi undertakes network modernisation programme
April 27, 2010
Leading mobile telephone operator Robi is set to make a significant mark in the country’s telecommunication sector. Robi has undertaken amassive plan aimed at improving its services to the customers.
The company will invest Tk. 48 crore (USD 70 million) in network modernization and expansion which will improve its customer’s experience when making calls and using wireless Read more
GP launches new package
April 27, 2010
Grameenphone has introduced a new package ‘Ekota’, a telecom solution designed to meet the business needs of small organisations.
Ekota subscribers can call other operator numbers anytime at a special flat rate, said a news release.
While calling to GP numbers, they will enjoy special rate during 12pm—4pm and Read more
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