Bangladeshi barbers wearing PPE help quell customers’ fears amid pandemic

Many hair salons and barbershops have been closed around the world to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, has been no exception, reports Xinhua. Barbershops and hairdressers reopened recently, however, after more than two months of a COVID-19-induced lockdown that ended late last month. But upon reopening, […]

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India retreats from deals with China: Global Times editorial

Source:Global Times Published: 2020/6/22 21:38:40 The Indian government on Sunday gave “complete freedom of action” to Indian troops deployed along the China-India Line of Actual Control. This means Indian commanders will not be restricted in using firearms.  If this new approach is implemented and Indian troops shoot Chinese soldiers in the first place in future […]

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Facebook Names Httpool as Authorized Sales Partner in Bangladesh

Facebook has appointed Httpool as the Authorized Sales Partner for Facebook in Bangladesh. This appointment means that Httpool can now provide support and market expertise to local businesses and agencies, and provide the option for local currency transactions, especially during this particular time where businesses are navigating their way to thrive during and after this […]

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Bangladesh eases lockdown measures despite concerns over COVID-19 spread

 by Naim-Ul-Karim   DHAKA, May 6 (Xinhua) — The Bangladeshi government has gone for a cautious easing of its lockdown measures despite experts’ warnings amid no signs of abatement in COVID-19 infections.   Defending the government’s  recent move, Bangladesh Commerce Secretary Md Jafar Uddin told Xinhua Wednesday that economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 have already taken […]

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Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh says students well protected in Wuhan

DHAKA, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) — The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh said on Wednesday that foreign students, including those from Bangladesh, are well protected in the Chinese city of Wuhan and elsewhere in the country.   “We care about students as our own people,” Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming said at a news conference in the […]

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Bangladeshi FM commends China’s efforts against novel coronavirus outbreak

Bangladeshi Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday extended his appreciation to the Chinese government for its efforts to fight the novel coronavirus outbreak, reports Xinhua.    “I firmly believe that your government will soon prevail over the situation and be able to stop further aggravation of the situation,” Momen said in a message written […]

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Uber rides into 4th Bangladeshcity

Uber’s most loved signature products, UberXL and MOTO, will now be available in the city Dhaka, 12 February 2020: Uber today launched operations in the tourist resort of Cox’s Bazar, making it the 4th Bangladeshi city after Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet, where riders can now book UberXL and MOTO services by downloading the Uber app. […]

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22nd L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards recognizes five exceptional women researchers in the life sciences

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, L’Oréal Foundation and UNESCO are announcing the winners of the 22nd For Women in Science Awards, which honour five exceptional women scientists from different regions of the world. This year, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards recognize the achievement of women scientists in […]

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1 mln Bangladesh school children to receive online safety certification by next year

One million school children across Bangladesh will receive online safety certification by next year that is to make their online experience safer and lead the country towards a world record, reports Xinhua.    The ICT Division of the Bangladeshi government’s Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications & Information Technology, with support from UNICEF, will embark on this […]

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