Japan approves Tk 38.75Crore for Primary Education in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 28 (nsnewswire) — The Government of Japan will provide financial assistance to enhance primary education in Bangladesh through Japanese Grant Aid for Poverty Reduction Strategy. A grant of approximately 38.75Crore Taka(500million Japanese Yen) for the programme was recently approved by the Government of Japan and the Signing Ceremony of Exchange of Notes (E/N) […]

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No respite in sight, blockade continues

DHAKA, Nov. 28 (nsnewswire) — Opposition men for the third consecutive day enforced nationwide blockade which triggered wide spread violence, leaving over a dozen people dead. Protesting the “killing of its activists and government oppression” , Ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s opposition alliance Wednesday extended its blockade by 23 hours in two phases. Bangladesh Nationalist Party […]

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Silvio Berlusconi expelled from Italy’s Senate

ROME, Nov 28.(nsnewswire) — Having spent months manufacturing procedural delays or conjuring political melodrama in hopes of saving himself, Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday could no longer stave off the inevitable: Italy’s Senate resoundingly stripped him of his parliamentary seat, a dramatic and humiliating expulsion, even as other potential troubles await him. Before the vote, Italian […]

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Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra survives no-confidence vote amid street protests

Thailand’s embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has survived a no-confidence vote against her, as mass street protests continued in Bangkok. The ruling Puea Thai Party and coalition partners dominate the lower house with 299 seats and comfortably survived the three-day no-confidence debate. Ms Yingluck won the vote of confidence on Thursday, with 297 lawmakers voting […]

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Ericsson Facing Indian Investigation into Patent Royalty Rates

Ericsson is facing an investigation from Indian authorities over the patent royalty rates it charges a local mobile phone manufacturer. Indian phone manufacturer, Micromax is reported to have filed a complaint about the rates being charged for standards essential patents, which are supposed to be offered on fair terms (FRAND) to licensees. Citing a document […]

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সাইফুজ্জামান চৌধুরী জাভেদ আওয়ামী লীগ কেন্দ্রীয় কার্যনির্বাহী সংসদের সদস্য মনোনীত

ঢাকা, ২৭ নভেম্বর, প্রেস বিজ্ঞপ্তি: বাংলাদেশ আওয়ামী লীগ সভাপতি দেশরতœ শেখ হাসিনা এমপি আজ সাইফুজ্জামান চৌধুরী জাভেদ’কে বাংলাদেশ আওয়ামী লীগের কেন্দ্রীয় কার্যনির্বাহী সংসদের সদস্য হিসেবে মনোনয়ন দান করেছেন।

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Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang’s Reply to Question on Bangladesh

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang’s Regular Press Conference on November 27, 2013 “Q: The Election Commission of Bangladesh announced on the evening of November 25 that the next round of general election will be held on January 5, 2014. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, the biggest opposition party there, voiced strong protest. What is China’s […]

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দুই লাখ টন আমন চাল কিনবে সরকার

ঢাকা, ২৭ নভেম্বর, প্রেস বিজ্ঞপ্তি: চলতি আমন মৌসূমে অভ্যন্তরীণ বাজার থেকে দুই লাখ টন চাল কিনবে করবে সরকার। প্রতিকেজি চালের সংগ্রহমূল্য নির্ধারণ করা হয়েছে ৩০ টাকা। ১ ডিসেম্বর ২০১৩ থেকে ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০১৪ পর্যন্ত এ সংগ্রহ অভিযান চলবে। আজ খাদ্য পরিকল্পনা ও পরিধারণ কমিটির সভায় এ সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়া হয়। খাদ্যমন্ত্রী রমেশ চন্দ্র সেন সভায় সভাপতিত্ব করেন। […]

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Bangladesh polls could be delayed amid new violence

Dhaka (AFP) – Bangladesh’s January 5 election could be postponed, organisers said, after more deadly violence Wednesday between security forces and supporters of opposition parties which are threatening to boycott the polls. Bangladesh to hold election on January 5, opposition likely to object Reuters Bangladesh to hold election on January 5, opposition protests Reuters Bombs […]

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