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WHO launches global response to address Zika outbreaks

The World Health Organization on Wednesday launched global response to address the ongoing spread of Zika virus infection and the neonatal malformations and neurological conditions associated with it, reports Xinhua.

China January consumer prices up 1.8 pct

China’s consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, grew 1.8 percent year on year in January, up from a rise of 1.6 percent in December, the National Bureau of Statistics said in a statement.

Bangladesh RMG makers strengthen family planning service provision

DHAKA, Feb. 17 (NsNewsWire) — A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed among Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP), Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and EngenderHealth Bangladesh (EHB) at BGMEA Conference Room, BGMEA building, Karwan bazar, Dhaka. The purpose of this MoU is to strengthen family planning service provision within the […]

Huawei launches GR5 and Mate 8 in Bangladeshi market

DHAKA, Feb. 17 (NsNewsWire) — Huawei, the world’s second largest android Smartphone brand, has launched two flagship smartphones – Huawei GR5 and Huawei Mate 8 in Bangladesh. The gala launch event was held on Monday night in capital Dhaka’s Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel. According to a statement received here on Tuesday , the Huawei GR5 […]

China voices opposition to S. Korea’s THAAD deployment plan

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui Tuesday expressed opposition to South Korea’s plan to deploy a sophisticated U.S. missile defense system after a meeting with his South Korean counterpart. http://www.news.cn/english/

Bangladesh foreign minister joins ex-PM Koirala’s funeral

DHAKA, Feb. 10 (NsNewsWire) — Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, MP flew this morning (10 February 2016) to Kathmandu to show his respect to Late Sushil Koirala, former Prime Minister of Nepal and serving President of Nepali Congress. Earlier, upon learning the sad demise of Late Sushil Koirala on 9 February 2016, a condolence […]

Safe Internet Study Reveals 49% of School Students in Bangladesh have Encountered Cyberbullying

Bangkok, Feb. 9 (NsNewsWire) –The growth of internet access across Asia is bringing a wealth of new opportunities to youth in the region, particularly around the access to educational content. Yet, new access comes hand-in-hand with the challenge of keeping children safe online and the importance of protecting them from online threats. To better understand […]

Robi Dhonnobad Program brings special offer with FANTASIUM

DHAKA, Feb. 8 (NsNewsWire) — Robi high value customers under Dhonnobad program can now avail exciting offers from the premium kid’s zone Fantasium. Robi has signed an agreement with Fantasium Limited recently at the company’s Corporate Office at Gulshan. Robi’s General Manager for Loyalty & Win-back Tawfique Imam and Fantasium’s CEO & Chairman Ms Angela […]

GP’s good turnaround of performance after the challenging start

DHAKA, Feb. 8 (NsNewsWire) — Grameenphone Ltd. reported revenue of BDT 104.8 billion for 2015, up 2.0% from last year. Subscription and traffic revenue (excluding inter-connection) grew by 2.4% along with 3.5% growth in device and other revenues. Data revenue growth of 66% and VAS growth of 31% are the main contributors to this during […]