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Bikroy Launches Chat Feature for Users

DHAKA, April 12 (NsNewsWire) — Bikroy, the largest marketplace in Bangladesh, has introduced a chat feature that allows buyers and sellers to seamlessly communicate with each other. In a marketplace with a diverse range of products, being able to talk to a seller in real time is a key element for closing the sale. With […]

“Banglalink Alponay Bangladesh Powered by Berger Paints” to take place in Dhaka and 5 other major cities around the country

DHAKA, April 11 (NsNewsWire) — Asiatic EXP in association with Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd. and Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd. has taken an initiative to organize the country’s biggest ever Alpona Utshob named “Banglalink Alponay Bangladesh Powered by Berger Paints” in Dhaka and 5 other major cities around the country to mark the first day of […]

Syria’s Assad says U.S. missile attacks fail to achieve goal

DAMASCUS, April 9 (Xinhua) — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Sunday that the U.S. attack on Syria failed to achieve its goal in supporting the rebel groups, according to state news agency SANA. The U.S. has failed to achieve the goal behind the aggression, which was lifting the morale of the U.S.-backed terrorist groups after […]

Norway to build world’s first ship tunnel

OSLO, April 9 (Xinhua) — Norway will build the world’s first ship tunnel on the Western Stad peninsula to facilitate freight and passenger ship navigation in avoiding a dangerous coastal area, according to the Norwegian Coastal Administration. The 1700-meter-long, 37-meter-wide and 26.5-meter-tall tunnel will pass through the narrowest part of the Stad Peninsula, allowing freight […]

Chinese companies come, hiring more locals in U.S.

BEIJING, April 9 (Xinhua) — Jesus Flores, 59, lives in the U.S. rust-belt town of Illinois. Eighteen years ago, just as he became a father, he lost his job. With the added burden of being responsible for a new life, Flores was beside himself with worry about how he would provide for his growing family. […]

Runners race from Greece to Belgium sending message of solidarity with refugees

ATHENS, April 9 (Xinhua) — In the footsteps of thousands of refugees, 15 runners from Belgium set out in early April on a different relay race of 3,000 km on the Balkan Route. Bearing a message of solidarity and aiming to raise awareness of the rights of immigrant populations, the citizens’ association “Humans Welcome” started […]

6 killed by security forces as violence mars by-polls in Indian-controlled Kashmir

NEW DELHI, April 9 (Xinhua) — At least six people were killed and over 36 others injured in firing by security forces, as violence marred the by-poll for the parliamentary seat in Indian-controlled Kashmir’s capital Srinagar on Sunday. While two people were killed in Srinagar’s Budgam district when security forces opened fire on hundreds of […]

One more person arrested in relation to Stockholm attack: report

STOCKHOLM, April 9 (Xinhua) — One more person has been arrested in relation to Friday’s Stockholm attack, Swedish TT News Agency reported on Sunday. Swedish Television reported that the arrest on Sunday was a result of the preliminary investigation that raised suspicions against the person. Two men had been arrested earlier on suspicion of involvement […]

1 killed, 20 injured in Turkey balloon flight accident

ANKARA, April 9 (Xinhua) — One people was killed and 20 others wounded in the hot air balloon accident in Cappadocia of central Turkey early Sunday, local private broadcaster NTV reported. According to the initial information, the balloon hit electric wires due to strong winds during descending. The ambulances and rescue staff were dispatched to […]