Hollande’s approval ratings climb sharply after Paris attacks: poll

PARIS, Dec. 2 (NsNewsWire) — A poll published Tuesday showed French President Francois Hollande since the Paris terror attacks gained an approval ratings boost at 35 percent, his best rating since October 2012. The TNS Sofres-One Point survey in Le Figaro magazine showed Hollande’s handling of the Nov. 13 attacks boosted his popularity by 20 […]

Read More

Bangladesh’s Robi revenue up 6.7 % in 3Qs

DHAKA, Nov. 30 (NsNewsWire) — Robi Axiata Limited, a joint venture between Axiata Group Berhad of Malaysia and NTT DoCoMo Inc. of Japan, has announced its financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30,  2015. During the first nine months of 2015, according to a statement of the operator received here on Monday, it […]

Read More

Bangladeshi ex-PM Khaleda to appear before court Monday

DHAKA, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) — Bangladeshi ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will appear before a court in capital Dhaka on Monday in a case filed by the country’s anti-graft body. Khaleda Zia will appear before the Special Judge’s Court-9 at about 11:30 a.m. (local time) on Monday and seek bail in the graft case filled for […]

Read More

More work needs to be done for children with special needs

DHAKA, Nov. 26 (NsNewsWire) — Speakers at the seminar emphasised that more work needs to be done for children with special needs, particularly for children with autism. There is enough awareness regarding the status of these children, but there should be more focus on their wellbeing. The seminar was jointly organised by BRAC and the […]

Read More

Investing in Better Rural Connectivity for Bangladesh

DHAKA, Nov. 25 (NsNewsWire) — The Second Bangladesh Rural Transport Improvement Project (RTIP II) helps to improve the rural roads network sustainably. It helps rural communities with improved access to social and economic facilities and services such as schools, hospitals, markets, financial institutions and jobs. Rural people benefits from RTIP II’s interventions. The project improves […]

Read More

Afforestation and reforestation activities in Bangladesh helping local communities to raise income and save forests

DHAKA, Nov. 24 (NsNewsWire) — The World Bank is supporting Bangladesh Forest Department to reduce forest degradation and increase forest coverage in a participatory way in nine coastal and hilly districts: Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Noakhali, Lakshimipur, Barisal, Pakuakhali, Barguna, Bhola, and Feni. The Climate Resilient Participatory Afforestation and Reforestation project has already completed 13,144 ha […]

Read More

US student arrested over clock seeks $15 million

DHAKA, Nov. 24 (NsNewsWire) — The family of a Texas Muslim teenager arrested for bringing a homemade clock that was mistaken for a bomb to school demanded $15 million in damages and an apology from the city of Irving and its schools to avoid a lawsuit, lawyers said on Monday, reports Reuters. The lawyers represent […]

Read More

‘Bangladesh group’ against amicable ties with Pakistan: Nisar

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Sunday said a ‘group’ in Bangladesh is averse to restoration of amicable atmosphere between the people of Pakistan and Bangladesh, reports geo tv. In a statement issued here, the Interior Minister said it is high time the thirst ended now for taking revenge against anyone, ‘who is […]

Read More