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Probable MH370 wreckage arrives in Toulouse: reports

The probable MH 370 debris arrived in Toulouse Saturday to be analysed by experts, reports Xinhua

Green Energy Brings Power to Rural Bangladesh: World Bank/GPOBA grant to provide renewable energy to an additional million beneficiaries‏

DHAKA, July 26 (NsNewsWire) — The World Bank, acting as administrator for the Global Partnership on Output-Based Aid (GPOBA), signed a US$15 million grant agreement with the Government of Bangladesh to increase access to clean energy for targeted rural areas through output-based aid (OBA) subsidies. The grant is expected to benefit 1.1 million people living […]

Overseas experts, media rap Japan’s absurd fanfare for “China threat”

BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) — Scholars and news media in Indonesia, Thailand, Japan and other countries criticized the claim of “China threat” and preaching for the necessity of security bills in Japan’s defence white paper for 2015 approved by the Japanese cabinet on Tuesday. They noted the revival of militarist sentiments in Japan is actually […]

China intensifies efforts to construct Belt and Road

BEIJING, July 22 (NsNewsWire) — China will intensify its efforts to revive ancient trade routes this year as the country continues to develop the Belt and Road Initiative, according to a top level meeting on Tuesday. The Belt and Road Initiative, proposed by China in 2013, is a trade and infrastructure network that includes the […]

ADB president hails opening of BRICS New Development Bank

MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 21 (NsNewsWire) – “On the occasion of the New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred to as the BRICS, opening its doors for business (today) Tuesday, ADB President Takehiko Nakao congratulated its founding members. Nakao also congratulated its President K.V. Kamath, its management and staff. “We look forward to working with this new […]

“Silk Road” shines at Edinburgh Festival Carnival

CHANGCHUN, July 19 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has reassured local governments that the economy still enjoys a promising outlook despite downward growth pressure. Xi made the remarks during a discussion with provincial officials after an inspection tour to Jilin from Thursday to Saturday, where he urged the northeastern province to strive for breakthroughs […]

Airtel Ties Up with Nabila Boutiques Ltd

DHAKA, July 12 (NsNewsWire) — Airtel Bangladesh Limited, the fastest growing telecom operator of the country has signed a corporate agreement with Nabila Boutiques Ltd. This corporate signing ceremony took place in the Gulshan -1 branch of Nabila Boutiques Ltd. The members of Airtel Favourites and Airtel employees will enjoy 15% discounts on each purchase […]

Bangladesh promotes benefits of jute products

by Chiho Iuchi Staff Writer Jute is receiving renewed attention as a versatile and eco-friendly material. As a major jute producer, Bangladesh shared some of its expertise with the commodity at a recent seminar in Tokyo, reports Japan Times. The event took place on the evening of June 26, in the fourth session of a […]

First ever retrofit technology for earthquake resistant RMG

DHAKA, July 12, (Xinhua) — Japanese expert with the local engineers have conducted systematic retrofitting construction work in a garment factory of Ashulia for the first time in the country to turn the RMG unit into earthquake resistance. Retrofitting is a technology that could be used to make a vulnerable building earthquake resistant without demolishing […]