Bangkok flight suffers tyre bursts while landing at Bangladesh airport

DHAKA, July 24 (Xinhua) — No casualties or injuries were reported after a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok suffered “multiple tyre bursts” on Tuesday afternoon, an airport official said. All flight operations were suspended at Bangladesh’s principal Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in capital Dhaka for hours due to the mishap. “Passengers of Thai Airways […]

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Australia’s $2 coin gets an Invictus Games Sydney 2018 makeover

An image of a wheelchair competitor adorns Australia’s newest circulating coin, unveiled by the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) ahead of Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover, reports Invictus Games news room . Produced in partnership with Invictus Games Sydney 2018, the new $2 coin will celebrate the unconquered spirit of wounded, injured […]

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Washington’s risky calculation of currency war

The term “currency war” is coming back in vogue and has become a new issue on the international arena. Last week US President Donald Trump publicly accused China of manipulating its currency. “Chinese currency is dropping like a rock,” he said. Trump also lashed out at the EU, saying the latter is promoting the devaluation […]

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Gaza’s only power plant shuts down due to fuel shortage

GAZA, July 24 (NsNewsWire) — The only power plant in the Palestinian Gaza Strip stopped operation on Monday due to shortage of fuel, an official in Gaza announced, reports Xinhua. The plant’s halt will affect all aspects of life in Gaza, said Mohammed Thabet, media officer in Gaza’s energy distribution company, in a statement. He […]

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Bangladesh announces candidacy for ITU membership

DHAKA, July 24 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh announced its candidacy for membership to the Council of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the third consecutive year. The announcement was made by Foreign Minister A H Mahmood Ali MP at a reception held at the State Guest House Padma Sunday. The election is going to be held during the […]

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Bangladeshi drug maker eyes Chinese market more with new generic products

DHAKA, July 23 (Xinhua) — A leading Bangladeshi pharmaceuticals company that immensely relies on Chinese API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) has planned to further bolster its dominant position in the country’s demand for generic drugs specially. The Dhaka-based Beacon Pharmaceuticals Limited says the company is helping Chinese patients with 15 of its 16 products. Steps are […]

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Samsung brings “Meet the Eid” Campaign for Eid-ul-Adha

DHAKA, July 23 (NsNewsWire) — Global electronics company Samsung Electronics brings ‘Meet the Eid’ campaign for Bangladeshi people for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha.  The campaign includes Exchange offer, cash back offer and mega gift offer. The offer will be available in the market till August 31, 2018. In the exchange offer scheme, a customer will get […]

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UN combats Bangladesh’s leading cause of child deaths: Drowning

For first time United Nations hopes to raise awareness of problem that claims lives of approximately 46 people, mostly children, per day. by Kristen Saloomey 16 hours ago For the first time in its history, the United Nations is trying to curb drownings in Bangladesh, which are the leading cause of child deaths in the […]

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