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Horticultural exposition is set to begin on Thursday

KHULNA, Feb. 28 (NsNewsWire) — A three-phase horticultural exposition is set to begin on Thursday, March 1, 2018, in three different districts with a view to enriching farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs with the knowledge of latest agricultural technologies, innovation and environment friendly practices. Crosswalk Communications is organizing the fairs with the support of United States […]

Chinese consortium’s proposal to buy stake in Bangladesh’s biggest stock exchange gets green-light

DHAKA, Feb. 28 (NsNewsWire) — A Chinese consortium’s bid to acquire 25 percent stake in Bangladesh’s biggest stock exchange and become its strategic partner has been given the green light by the country’s regulator, reports Xinhua. Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Managing Director Majedur Rahman told Xinhua on Tuesday that BSEC (Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commissions) […]

Court stays revenue board’s decision to freeze Robi’s accounts

DHAKA, Feb. 27 (NsNewsWire) — The following is the full and unedited text of a statement which Robi issued here on Tuesday: “Robi Axiata Limited (Robi or Company) wishes to confirm the company has successfully concluded outstanding administrative and process matters with the National Board of Revenue (NBR), and as a result, received a stay […]

IPU concerned about latest attempt to undermine Venezuela’s National Assembly

Geneva, Feb. 27 (NsNewsWire) — The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is deeply concerned about the latest attempt to undermine Venezuela’s National Assembly and urges the Venezuelan authorities to fully respect the Assembly’s integrity The IPU expresses grave concern about statements from high-ranking Venezuelan officials indicating that parliamentary elections might be organized on 22 April 2018, thereby […]

Robi and British Council to promote SMART & SAFE use of Internet

DHAKA, Feb. 27 (NsNewsWire) — Leading digital services provider, Robi and British Council have agreed to work together in promoting smart and safe ways of using of internet among the women and the children. In this regard, these two organizations have signed an MoU yesterday, 26th February. These activities will be implemented as part of […]

Bangladesh’s tax collection body asks banks to freeze 2nd largest mobile operator’s accounts

DHAKA, Feb. 27 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh’s tax collection body, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), has asked all commercial banks to freeze the accounts of the country’s second largest mobile operator Robi, a joint venture of Axiata Group Berhad (Malaysia), Bharti Airtel Limited (India) and NTT DoCoMo Inc. (Japan), reports Xinhua. NBR asked banks to […]

AIIB Invests to Help Bangladesh Address Power Shortages

Beijing, Feb. 26 (NsNewsWire) — The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors has approved a loan of up to USD60 million for a project that will increase power generation capacity in Bangladesh and help the country respond to power shortages. The approved debt financing will support the development of Bangladesh Bhola IPP, a […]

Banglalink makes significant commitments to provide state-of-the-art mobile network, ready for new digital customer demands

Dhaka, Feb. 26 (NsNewsWire) — Banglalink, one of the leading digital communications service providers in Bangladesh, has made a remarkable advancement in ensuring better customer experience by upgrading its network capacity this month. In order to provide customers with the next level of digital experience, Banglalink has invested over BDT 3000 crore, one of the […]

Proteek Kundu, CCO joins AWBBL

DHAKA, Feb. 26 (NsNewsWire) — Augere Wireless Broadband Bangladesh Limited (AWBBL) announces the appointment of its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Mr. Proteek Kundu. Mr. Kundu comes with 22 years of professional experience behind him, 14 years of which has been in the telecom sector. He has a proven track record of successfully propelling through […]