Vol. 5 Num 131 Mon. October 04, 2004       Home  News Today's Index Front Page Business Sports Point-counterpoint Metropolitan National International Culture General Views Editorial Letters to Editor Write to Editor Sections Others About Us Contact Advertisement Supplements Archives Business Decide fast abou| free trade deals Consultative committee suggests ahead of Safta experts' meet today A consultative committee on free trade has suggested the government to make urgent political decision regarding its position on bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).   Failure in Annual Accounts Submission DSE fines 106 errant cos The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday slapped a daily fine of Tk 500 on 106 companies for failing to submit their annual accounts to the bourse by September 30, 2004.   Present ICT policy not friendly towards growth: BTRC chief Terming the present policy on ICT unfriendly towards growth of the sector, Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Syed Marghub Morshed yesterday said a new policy should be framed with Plastic fair begins tomorrow A four-day pla{tic fair begins in Dhaka tomorrow aiming to popularise use of plastic goods in everyday life.   3-day real estate fair begins Thursday A three-day exhibition on real estate, housing, construction and interior design materials begins in Chittagong on Thuzsday.   IMF appeals for action to maintain global recovery With the global economy under threat from rising oil prices and sharp regional growth differences, the International Monetary Fund appealed to governments Saturday to act boldly to preserve a worldwide   Dhaka, Taipei sign deal to develop textile sector Bangladesh and Taiwan yesterday signed a cooperation deal to develop tex|ile industries of both the countries.   Bird flu, flood may hit poultry sector hard Setbacks from bird flu rumours first and then the devastating floods are feared to deny the potential poultry sector of Bangladesh any growth this year.   Citibank NA, The City Bank sign deal to issue Visa Citycard The City Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Citibank NA for issuance of Visa Citycard to the corporate customers of Citibank NA.     Advertisement