“Game Jam” surpassed all expectations

DHAKA, May 8 (NsNewsWire) — The 36 hours Game Jam event ends with announcing 5 winners instead of stipulated 3 as the organizers were unable to decide on top three due to the quantity of high quality games developed during the event. In addition to BDT 50 Lac launch booster, the winning teams will get […]

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Michael Foley appointed CEO of Telenor Gourp’s concern in Bangladesh

DHAKA, May 8 (NsNewsWire) — The Grameenphone Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Michael Foley as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 26 May, 2017.  “I am very pleased that Michael is taking on the challenge of leading Grameenphone through the next phases of digitisation in Bangladesh. Grameenphone is on a strong trajectory […]

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Chinese financial watchdogs vow support for Belt and Road Initiative

BEIJING, May 7 (Xinhua) — Chinese financial watchdogs pledged to offer financial support for the sustainable development of the Belt and Road Initiative ahead of a high-level international meeting. Funding of projects related to the Belt and Road Initiative should be raised through a market-oriented, sustainable and mutually beneficial investment and financing system, Chinese central […]

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Entrepreneurs build a better world under Belt and Road Initiative

BEIJING, May 7 (Xinhua) — For centuries, the ancient Silk Road had played a significant role in commercial and cultural exchange among the countries plying its route. Today, entrepreneurs are devoting themselves to rejuvenating the historical route and building a new world. STRONGER TRADE LINKS More than a thousand years ago, Emperor Xuanzong of China’s […]

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Australian March trade sees rise in surplus

SYDNEY, May 4 (Xinhua) — The Australian trade figures for the month of March were released Thursday, with a recording of 3.1 billion Australian dollar (2.3 billion U.S. dollars) surplus. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics figures, this result was driven by a 2-percent uptick in exports, along with a 5-percent rise in exports. […]

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Banglalink and iTel bring “iTel it 1508” smartphone with 18GB free internet and 450 Min talk time only @4390tk

DHAKA, May 4 (NsNewsWire) —  Banglalink, one of the leading digital communications service providers of Bangladesh, in its commitment to provide digital services for all has brought a budget smartphone with exciting bundle offer for the customers nationwide. To connect the unconnected to the digital world and to create value beyond connectivity, Banglalink is also […]

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Telenor reports first-quarter results

DHAKA, May 4 (NsNewsWire) —“I’m pleased to see Telenor continuing to deliver organic EBITDA growth, while revenues were stable in the first quarter. Highlights were the strong data consumption in emerging Asia and the solid fibre momentum in Norway as well as Sweden. It has been a busy quarter, as we have introduced new and […]

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Bangladesh Can Win from Reforms, Private Investment in Ports

DHAKA, April 30, (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh and its South Asian neighbors can make their container ports more efficient by boosting private sector participation, improving governance and encouraging competition in order to grab a bigger share of international trade and create more jobs, says a new World Bank report. While noting that Bangladesh and South Asia […]

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ASEAN business leader questions Trump’s goal to bring back jobs to America

MANILA, April 27 (Xinhua) — A business advisor to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has doubted the ambition of U.S. President Donald Trump to boost the U.S. manufacturing, saying on Thursday that Trump was trying to bring back jobs at the expense of consumers’ benefits. Joey Concepcion, chairman of ASEAN Business Advisory Council, made the remarks […]

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