Robi offers advance train ticketing service through RobiCash

Dhaka, May 27 (NsNewsWire) — The leading digital service provider of the country, Robi, is offering advance train ticket purchasing service through its digital payment solution, RobiCash. As the Eid-ul-Fitr nears, this user friendly solution promises a much needed respite for the train travelers during the upcoming Eid holidays. Robi subscribers need to first book […]

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BAT Bangladesh inks partnership with Masthead PR

DHAKA, May 27 (NsNewsWire) — British American Tobacco Bangladesh signed an agreement with Masthead PR, one of the top Public Relations agencies in the country. Masthead PR will be providing exclusive Strategic PR Planning and services to the client. The signing ceremony took place at the BAT Bangladesh Head office recently. Mubina Asaf, Head of […]

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Indian Nipah virus outbreak death toll rises to 13

NEW DELHI, May 27 (NsNewsWire) — The death toll in Nipah virus outbreak in India has risen to 13, with the death of one person in southern state of Kerala Saturday, officials said, reports Xinhua. “The latest victim is a 62-year-old woman who was under treatment since last week at a state-run hospital in Kozhikode […]

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Youngster selected to represent Bangladesh at final Chinese Bridge competition

DHAKA, May 27 (NsNewswire) — A Chinese language proficiency competition for university students was held here on Thursday to select a youngster to represent Bangladesh at the final Chinese Bridge competition, reports Xinhua. The Chinese embassy conducted the contest which was hosted by the Confucius Institute at North South University in association with the Dhaka […]

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Key US allies ‘perplexed’ as Trump treats friends like enemies

Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel his historic meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un left South Korea’s President “perplexed” and sparked angry protests in Seoul. One sign read: “We condemn Trump.” Welcome to life these days as a close US ally. Under the 45th President, long-standing US friends and partners have come […]

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Zakat, the Religious Obligation to Make Social Harmony

by Safiul Azam, FCMA Zakat is a religious obligation for all Muslims who meet the required criteria of wealth.  It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and not a charitable contribution. Zakat is based on income and the value of all of possessions by a Muslim. It is typically 2.5% (or 1/40th) of a […]

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