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Robi counts loss of BDT 2.8 billion in 2017 despite promising growth

DHAKA, Feb. 22 (NsNewsWire) — Despite encouraging growth in terms of both subscriber and revenue, Robi was unable to register any profit in 2017. Alongside continued investment for network development, a number of market and regulatory factors forced the company to incur heavy net loss of BDT 2.8 billion in 2017. Robi has published the […]

New Accelerator Launched for Bangladeshi Businesses

DHAKA, Feb. 22 (NsNewsWire) — ScaleUp Bangladesh, a 12-month long investment readiness accelerator programme for Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs), has been announced today at a media launch event in Dhaka. BetterStories Limited, in partnership with IFC and PPCR Bangladesh, and with support from Aavishkar, Grameenphone Accelerator, British Council, PUM.NL and Climate Business Innovation Network […]

Bangladesh and the Netherlands agree to strengthen partnership for sustainable development

The Hague, Feb. 22 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh and the Netherlands agreed to strengthen knowledge and innovation driven broad-based partnership for sustainable development. Based on their agreed terms, both the countries agreed to unroll more initiatives toward harnessing mutual complementariness. The agreement reached at the third Foreign Office Consultations between Bangladesh and the Netherlands held on […]

Sindabad.com teams up with MY Outsourcing Limited

DHAKA, Feb. 22 (NsNewsWire) — MY Outsourcing Limited – a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company with over 350 employees has partnered with sindabad.com as their single source of office supplies. Sindabad.com is the country’s first B2B online shop where offices, factories or any business organizations can purchase their regular supplies in a transparent and […]

100 days until current Bangladesh Accord ends – labour signatories urge brands to sign onto 2018 Accord

GENEVA, Feb. 22 (NsNewsWire) — With 100 days until the current Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety expires, garment companies are urged to continue their involvement to create a safe and sustainable garment industry in Bangladesh and to sign its successor, the 2018 Transition Accord. The 2018 Transition Accord will continue the work […]

Foreign Secretary laid foundation for the first ever Shaheed Minar in the Netherlands

The Hague, Feb. 22 (NsNewsWire) — Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh H.E. Md. Shahidul Haque laid the foundation stone for construction of Shaheed Minar at the Zuiderpark in The Hague on 19 February 2018. International Mother Language Day is being observed on 21st February as per historic language movement for Bangla in 1952. The Embassy of […]

BD New Delhi mission observes Amar Ekushey

New Delhi, Feb. 22 ( NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi today remembered the supreme sacrifices of the nation’s language martyrs in solemn observance of Shaheed Dibash and International Mother Language Day. High Commissioner Syed Muazzem Ali moderated a panel discussion that focused on the role of mother language in globalizing world. Hironmoy Karlekar, […]

ADB Provides $360 Million for Rolling Stock to Boost Bangladesh Railway

MANILA, Febr. 21(NsNewsWire) — The Board of Directors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved loans totaling $360 million to buy modern rolling stock and support reform in Bangladesh Railway to help promote a shift from roads to rail. “Railways in Bangladesh potentially offer a cheaper, safer, and more fuel-efficient means of transport of […]

Bangladesh enters 4G era as regulator issues licenses

DHAKA, Feb. 20 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh Monday formally entered 4G era as the country’s telecom regulator issued licences to four operators, paving the way for launching the fourth generation of mobile telecommunications services, reports Xinhua. The licences were formally handed over at a ceremony in capital Dhaka. Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Shahjahan Mahmood […]