Iran, P5+1 announce implementation of nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (NsNewsWire) — Iran‘s Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif and European Union (EU) foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini issued a joint statement on Sunday, announcing the start of the implementation of the nuclear deal reached between Iran and the six world powers in July, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry website. Now, Iran will start […]

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Grameenphone to offer iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus

DHAKA, Oct. 18 (NsNewsWire) —  Grameenphone will offer iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, the most advanced iPhones ever, beginning on Thursday, November 5th. Customers can pre-register iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus beginning on Friday, October 23rd at http://www.grameenphone.com/personal/iphone-6s. For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.

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Bangladesh team visits nuclear plant reactors

DHAKA, Oct. 18 (NsNewsWire) — A team of delegates from Bangladesh, led by Minister of State for Science and Technology Yeafesh Osman, visited the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) on Saturday, reports the Hindu. Bangladesh intends to construct 1,200 MWe VVER nuclear reactors with Russian assistance on turnkey basis. High-level delegates led by Mr. Osman […]

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2 Russians jailed for smuggling endangered turtles in Singapore

INGAPORE, Oct. 15 (NsNewsWire) — Two Russian nationals were sentenced to 15 months’ imprisonment for smuggling 206 endangered turtles, said the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) on Wednesday, reports Xinhua. Thirty-eight year-old Pavlychev Maksim and 34 year-old Radkov Aleksei were detained at Changi Airport in July, when they were in transit while travelling […]

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The Bangladeshi legend and billionaire Dr. Moosa bin Shamsher turns 71

DHAKA, Oct. 15 (NsNewsWire) — October 15 marks the 71th birthday celebration of the world’s celebrated international arms dealer of Bangladesh origin, renowned defense strategist,  the greatest stylish Icon the world’s best dressed man and the adored business tycoon billionaire Dr. Moosa bin Shamsher (Prince Moosa). Dr. Moosa, who looks remarkably young for his age, […]

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Western retail giants restrict travel to Bangladesh after attacks

DHAKA, Oct. 15 (NsNewsWire) — Business executives from global clothing giants H&M Inditex and Gap have canceled trips to Dhaka this month after the killings of two foreigners, industry sources said, causing anxiety for Bangladesh’s $25 billion garment export sector, reports Reuters . Bangladeshi suppliers to the world’s top brands said they didn’t expect the […]

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‘Child Help Line-1098’ extended to support more vulnerable children

DHAKA, Oct. 12 (NsNewsWire) —  Grameenphone has partnered with UNICEF to support extension of the first-ever ‘Child Help Line – 1098’ in Bangladesh by signing a formal agreement . This was disclosed in a press conference at a hotel in Dhaka city on Monday. UNICEF Bangladesh Representative Edouard Beigbeder, Grameenphone’s Chief Marketing Officer Yasir Azman […]

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Telenor Group announces changes to its Executive Management team

Fornebu, Oct. 12 (NsNewsWire) — Telenor Group has today made changes to the structure of its Executive Management team. All 13 markets will be represented to ensure faster execution of the Group strategy and a closer connection to the customers. In addition, the functions Markets and Technology have been established to improve and develop customer […]

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World Bank announces US$ 1.9 bln new financing commitments for Bangladesh

LIMA, Peru, Oct. 11 (NsNewsWire) — Kyle Peters, World Bank Senior Vice President, met today with Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Minister of Finance for the Government of Bangladesh, at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Lima, Peru. According to a statement received here on Sunday, they discussed the World Bank’s growing portfolio in Bangladesh, which […]

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