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Bangladesh got elected as President of the Assembly in the 22nd Annual Session of the International Seabed Authority

DHAKA, July 13 (NsNewsWire) —Bangladesh has been elected President of the Assembly of the 168-member International Seabed Authority (ISA). It is a remarkable achievement and honor for Bangladesh to be the President of the Assembly which is the supreme organ of the ISA. ISA was established in 1994 pursuant to the United Nations Convention on […]

Raymen distributes Eid clothes among school going street children

DHAKA, July 11 (NsNewsWire) — The World Raymen, a consortium for peace-keeping and voluntary aids, has distributed Eid clothes among over 100 school going street children like previous years. The main distribution ceremony was held on the Shishu Academy premises on July 3 evening. Journalist Naim-Ul-Karim, chief raymen (president), Safiul Azam,ACMA, secretary general, Engineer Rupom […]

3D touch Smartphone, Helio S20, Launched in Bangladesh

DHAKA, June 29 (NsNewsWire) — After a long wait Edison Group Unveiled their new brand Helio’s new series Helio S20. The smartphone available now at exclusive mobile outlet in Bangladesh. This is for the first time that Edison Group has unveiled 3D touch Android Smartphone in Bangladesh. This greatest advantage of Helio S20 Smartphone contains […]

BugsBD offers low cost cyber security in Bangladesh

There has been burgeoning growth of internet users in Bangladesh which has reached up to 58.31 million in February 2016 as per BTRC. Due to change in client’s behavior, almost all sectors in Bangladesh are making their efforts to provide the online transactions facility in line with traditional system. Online facility creates new opportunities for […]

The Significance of Lailatul Qadr

by Safiul Azam * Lailatul Qadr is most commonly known as Shab-e-Qadr, the Night of Decree, Night of Power, Night of Value, Night of Destiny, or Night of Measures, is the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is one of the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan and is better than thousands months […]

Grameenphone touches 10,000 3G BTS landmark

DHAKA, June 27 (NsNewsWire) — Grameenphone Ltd has crossed the magic number of 10,000 3G sites at 10,000 locations across Bangladesh, bringing in around 90% of the population under GP’s 3G coverage. State Minister, Begum Tarana Halim, MP, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and IT inaugurated the 10,000th 3G site at a celebration ceremony, arranged at […]

AIIB’s First Annual Meeting of its Board of Governors held in Beijing: Governors note progress during the Bank’s first 6 months of operation

Beijing, June 26, (NsNewsWire) — The Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (the Bank) convened in Beijing on June 25, 2016 for the Bank’s first Annual Meeting. The Governors representing the Bank’s 46 Founding Members took stock of the progress that the Bank has made since opening its doors on January 16, […]

AIIB’s Board of Directors establish a Project Preparation Special Fund China provides initial $50 million start-up contribution

Beijing, June 26 (NsNewsWire) — AIIB President Jin Liqun and Chinese Vice Minister of Finance Shi Yaobin have signed a Contribution Agreement in Beijing on China’s $50 million contribution to the newly established AIIB Project Preparation Special Fund (the Fund). The Bank’s Board of Directors approved the Rules and Regulations for the Fund during its […]

World Bank Increases Support for Health Sector in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 26 (NsNewsWire) — The World Bank approved $150 million in additional financing to help strengthen Bangladesh’s health systems and improve health services, particularly for the poor. This additional financing to the Health Sector Development Program will continue support to implement the government’s Health Sector-wide Program. The support will help the government address health […]