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Bangladeshi spies accused of blocking media adverts

DHAKA, Oct. 7 (NsNewsWire) — Officers from the army’s intelligence agency have instructed major companies to stop advertising in Bangladesh’s two leading independent newspapers, sources told Al Jazeera. The demand for foreign-owned corporations to stop advertising in the Prothom Alo and Daily Star newspapers was allegedly given by officers from the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), following the August […]

ILO launches global media competition on labour migration

DHAKA, Oct. 7 (NsNewsWire) — The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched its first-ever global media competition on labour migration issues. “Reporting Fairly on Labour Migration ” encourages fair reporting on labour migration and aims to recognize the best media coverage and accurate reporting on the topic. The competition is organized jointly with the International Trade […]

Two scientists share 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics

The 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics are shared by two scientists, Japan’s Takaaki Kajita and Canada’s Arthur B. McDonald, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Tuesday, reports Xinhua.

BWCCI is providing a special training to women SME cluster leaders on design and development of banana and pineapple fiber based products under EU and GOB funded INSPIRED programme

DHAKA, Oct. 5 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI) organized a 2 days long special training from 5 October 2015 at Radiant Institute of Design, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The project ‘Socio- economic empowerment of women through promotion of natural fiber-based products from agricultural wastages’ under INSPIRED program funded by European Union and […]

Japan says outraged by killing of Japanese man in Bangladesh

By JULHAS ALAM DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Japan’s top government spokesman expressed outrage Monday over the killing of a Japanese citizen who became the second foreigner to be gunned down in Bangladesh in less than a week. Kunio Hoshi was shot to death by unidentified assailants in northern Bangladesh on Saturday. Bangladesh’s government rejected a […]

Telenor Group announces intention to divest shares in VimpelCom Ltd

Fornebu, Norway, Oct. 5 (NsNewsWire) — Telenor Group today announced its intention to divest all its shares in VimpelCom Ltd., where the company has an economic stake of 33 per cent. Telenor Group will now fully focus on creating value in core operations. “The VimpelCom asset, where Telenor holds a minority position without the possibility […]

Maximus Mobile and daraz.com.bd brings Boom Boom Smartphone offers

DHAKA, Oct. 1 (NsNewsWire) — Leading mobile phone brand Maximus Mobile, a company of Quatel Infotech Limited, has launched an exciting consumer promotion offer titled “Maximus Boom Boom Offer” in partnership with daraz.com.bd, the number one online shopping mall of Bangladesh. Under this campaign consumers will get 3D Bluetooth speakers free with its top of […]

Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh capital hosts reception to mark 66th National Day

Photo Credit: Xinhua. DHAKA, Oct.1 (NsNewsWire) — The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka Wednesday night hosted a reception to mark the 66th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ma Mingqiang welcomes hundreds of guests including ministers, lawmakers, diplomats, senior politicians, journalists and top businessmen , among others, at the reception. […]

Apple Music launches in China

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) — Apple Inc. launched its Apple Music service in China Wednesday, tapping into a fiercely competitive market believed to be one of the largest in the world. Chinese customers can also access iTunes Movies and iBooks online thanks to cooperation with the domestic film industry and local publishers. Apple Music was […]