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DHAKA, Oct. 27 (NsNewsWire) — World Bank Senior Vice President, Operations, Kyle Peters has arrived in Dhaka to further deepen the long-lasting partnership between Bangladesh and the World Bank Group. “Bangladesh is globally recognized for its remarkable progress in reducing poverty, despite daunting challenges,” said Peters said who arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday on a […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) — The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) has announced Selima Ahmad, Vice Chairperson of Nitol Niloy Group and President of Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI) as the 2014-2015 TIAW World of Difference Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. This prestigious honor is bestowed each year upon a woman of great […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) — A young Bangladeshi was killed while 70 others were injured in the explosion of three home-made bombs, police said on Saturday, in the third attack claimed by Islamic State (IS) group jihadists. According to the jihadist threat monitoring portal, SITE Intelligence Group, IS claimed responsibility for the bombings in an […]
Read MoreDhaka, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) — Durga Puja, the biggest annual Hindu festival, ended in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country on Friday with immersion of idols of the deity and her children. Idols of Dhaka’s 225 puja pavilions were immersed in rivers and water bodies across the city amid drum beats and married […]
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DHAKA, Oct. 21 (NsNewsWire) — International and regional trade, especially with South Asian and East Asian neighbors is critical for Bangladesh to create more and better jobs for the 2 million youths entering the labor force every year, says a new ‘Diagnostic Trade Integration Study’ launched today by the World Bank. The diagnostic provides a roadmap […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Oct 21, (NsNewsWire) — edotco Bangladesh Co. Ltd., a telecoms Infrastructure company, has introduced a first of its kind echo Centre. The launch of the echo centre aims to benefit the network operators through measurable business to enhance inventory and operational efficiency. Mr. Wan Zainal Adileen, Chief Marketing & Corporate Affairs Officer, edotco Group […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Oct. 21 (NsNewsWire) — The highest economic policy-making body of Bangladesh Tuesday approved a new five-year plan with the theme “Accelerating Growth, Empowering Citizens”. Bangladesh’s 7th five-year plan was approved at a meeting of the country’s National Economic Council with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair on Tuesday here in the capital of […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Oct. 20 (NsNewsWire) — ‘Meridian Finance & Investment Limited’ has formally inaugurated its operation. The inauguration ceremony was held on Monday at the Ballroom of Westin Dhaka. Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr. Atiur Rahman was present as the Chief Guest and announced inauguration of the company by unveiling its Logo and slogan: “Shaping Stories”. […]
Read MoreLONDON, Oct. 20 (NsNewsWire) — Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied by his wife Peng Liyuan, arrived in London on Monday evening for a state visit to Britain at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II, reports Xinhua. Xi’s plane touched down at Heathrow Airport at about 8:00 p.m. local time. The couple were greeted by Viscount […]
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