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DHAKA, June 19 (NsNewsWire) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today launched the second photo contest on Instagram to capture how ASEAN countries are empowering women in the economy and using technology to improve job prospects for the youth. (See https://www.imf.org/en/News/Seminars/Campaigns/2018/first-contest-result on the first contest winners.) The contest is open to photographers, ages 18-35 from […]
Read MoreDHAKA, June 19 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh on Monday picked ex-border chief Lieutenant General Aziz Ahmed to replace outgoing Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Army General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq, reports Xinhua. According to a notice of the Ministry of Defence issued on Monday, former Director General of Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) Aziz Ahmed […]
Read MoreSource:Global Times Published: 2018/6/18 22:48:39 Chinese smartphone and telecommunications equipment maker Huawei wrote an open letter to Australian lawmakers on Monday. The letter was signed by Huawei Australia chairman John Lord, board directors John Brumby and Lance Hockridge. The letter said “recent public commentary around China has referenced Huawei and its role in Australia and […]
Read MoreDHAKA, June 18(NsNewsWire) — Largest Bangladesh news site bdnews24.com has been blocked. In a sudden, but unexplained move, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Monday directed all International Internet Gateway (IIG) and mobile phone operators to block bdnews24.com. A news in this regard was published on the website of bdnews.24.com on Monday evening. The website of […]
Read MoreSource: Gobal Times Published: 2018/6/16 7:37:48 The Trump administration announced tariffs on Chinese high-tech and industrial imports worth of $50 billion. The first round, on imports totaling $34 billion, will begin July 6, while the second round is still under review. China’s Ministry of Commerce responded immediately firmly opposing the lack of consistency in US […]
Read MoreKATHMANDU, June 18 (NsNewsWire) — Nepal and India agreed on Saturday to establish four new air entry points to enhance air connectivity between the two countries, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) said, reports Xinhua. Aviation authorities from the two South Asian neighbors agreed to establish the bi-directional (incoming and outgoing) air routes on […]
Read MoreWASHINGTON, June 15 (NsNewsWire) — The World Bank has approved $700 million to improve the primary education sector in Bangladesh. The Quality Learning for All Program (QLEAP) will benefit more than 18 million children studying in pre-primary level to grade 5. It will finance implementation of the government’s Fourth Primary Education Development Program (PEDP4). The Project will help improve quality and equitable access to primary education. It will help assess and improve learning […]
Read MoreDHAKA, June 15 (Xinhua) — Bangladesh’s clothes markets are busy ahead of the peak sales season of Eid-ul-Fitr that marks the end of the Islamic holy fasting month of Ramadan. Thanks to their affordability and attractive designs, readymade garment stores are now attracting the most customers as people are busying buying new clothes for the […]
Read MoreDHAKA, June 14 (NsNewsWire) — If you are set to embark on a train journey during this eid holidays, there is one less thing you need to worry about. Any train commuter would know how important it is to have access to pure drinking water during the train journey. As the long journey time bears […]
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