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Largest Bangladesh news site blocked

DHAKA, 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 […]

China knows better as Trump tariff strategy tricks US voters

Source: 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 […]

Nepal, India agree to establish new air entry points

KATHMANDU, 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 […]

World Bank Provides $700 Million to Improve Primary Education in Bangladesh

WASHINGTON, 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 […]

Designer Chinese dresses sell like hotcakes in Bangladesh’s Eid fashion market

DHAKA, 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 […]

Going home on a train? Drink from Robi’s safe drinking water plants at eight stations

DHAKA, 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 […]

UN secretary general’s message ahead of International Day of Peace

DHAKA, June 14 (NsNewsWire) — The International Day of Peace, observed every year on 21 September, embodies our shared aspiration to end conflict in all its forms and to safeguard the human rights of all people . It is a day on which the United Nations calls for a 24 – hour global ceasefire, with […]

End of ‘war games’ will be a big step forward for peninsula

Source:Global Times Published: 2018/6/12 21:48:41 US President Donald Trump held a press conference after his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-unTuesday afternoon, in which more information was revealed. Trump expressed his satisfaction with the results of the summit, saying Kim would “be remembered as the leader who ushered in a glorious new era of security and […]

Islami Bank, Robi sign MoU to provide best roaming service to Hajj pilgrims

Dhaka, June 13 (NsNewsWire) — Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has recently signed an MoU with Robi Axiata Ltd with a view to facilitate the best international roaming service for the Hajj pilgrims. In presence of Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director (Current Charge), Abu Reza Md. Yeahia, Deputy Managing Director of Islami Bank and Adil Hossain […]