BRAC signs agreement with Danish gov’t

DHAKA, Dec. 26 (NsNewsWire) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Royal Denmark and BRAC have signed an agreement to implement a 2-year project titled ‘Socio-economic reintegration of returnee migrant workers of Bangladesh’ to facilitate the reintegration process of the expatriate workers who have returned to their home country.   The objective of the project […]

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Pope, in Xmas message, calls for protection of Rohingyas

Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Monday called for adequate protection of the dignity of Rohingyas, who fled to Bangladesh following persecution in Myanmar. Francis, celebrating the fifth Christmas of his pontificate, said he had seen Jesus in the children he met during his recent trip to Myanmar and Bangladesh, and called for adequate […]

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Muhammad Yunus invited to Indian Economic Association Conference

DHAKA, Dec. 25 (NsNewsWire) — Muhammad Yunus has been invited to Indian Economic Association Conference. Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan and Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu would be taking part in the inaugural event. Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu is likely to attend the valedictory of the event. Disclosing the details of the conference to reporters here on Wednesday, […]

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Long Jump masterclass with Chelsea Jaensch

There is a lot more happening in the Long Jump than meets the eye, it isn’t just about running fast and jumping. Every extra centimetre in the pit is extremely hard earned. The sheer amount of force that goes through the body of an athlete in a jump is mind-blowing, a whopping 20-times the bodyweight […]

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COMMUNITY-BASED ADAPTATION TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE FOR COASTAL COMMUNITIES

An estimated 35 million people  live in the 19 coastal districts of Bangladesh, who are  at high risk in the face of climate change Experts suspected that due to global warming, 10-15% Bangladesh’s land could be inundated by 2050, resulting in over 25 million climate refugees from the coastal districts. Against this backdrop, United Nations […]

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Second Graduation Ceremony of Japan-Automechanic School

DHAKA, Dec. 20 (NsNewsWire) —  The 2nd graduation ceremony of Japan Automechanic School Ltd. took place on December 18th, 2017 with 16 students graduating as automechanics. All graduates are children of Grameen Bank borrowers.  Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over the graduation ceremony. Mr Hirao Tsuneaki, Managing Director of Japan Automechanic Limited (JAL) and […]

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Give old laptop, get new one!

DHAKA, Dec. 20 (NsNewsWire) — SystemEye Technologies Limited has announced to give brand new laptop in change of any old laptop. Marking the new year, the company introduced the offer, namely, ‘Laptop Exchange’ which will continue from December 19 to January 31. Anyone can get a new laptop by submitting the old functional one during […]

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“Film, Fly, Experience Australia” – Win a study trip to Australia

Australia Future Unlimited Video competition for School Students from Bangladesh DHAKA, Dec. 19 (NsNewsWire) — Students from schools across Bangladesh will have the opportunity to experience student life at a leading Australian university by participating in the “Film Fly Experience Australia” schools video competition. Organised by The Australian Trade and Investment Commission, Australian Government, the […]

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