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Dhaka, 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 […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Oct. 19 (NsNewsWire) — Grameenphone Ltd. reported revenue of BDT 77.9 billion for the first 9 months of 2015, up 1.6% from the same period last year. Service revenue (excluding IC) grew by 1.4% (YoY) along with 5% (YoY) growth in device and other revenues. Data revenue growth of 67% and VAS growth of […]
Read MoreBEIJING, Oct. 19 (NsNewsWire) — China has named and shamed 10 travel agencies as the country attempts to create a sound environment for tourists, the National Tourism Administration (NTA) said Sunday. The tourist companies, which are based in Yunnan Province, Hainan Province and Shandong Province, have been blacklisted, effective for two years, due to “irregularities.” […]
Read MoreChina’s economy posted a 6.9 percent growth year on year in the third quarter of 2015, lower than 7 percent in the first half of the year, National Bureau of Statistics announced, reports Xinhua.
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