Orange: The new black in Bangladesh?

(CNN) — Aristotle once said: “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” Ernst Coppejans’ photo series “Orange Is the New Black” explores this very idea. The photo series consists of portraits of men in Bangladesh who have dyed the hair on their heads or faces […]

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“World Cup Day” raises expectations for Chinese soccer

BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) — A crucial tie at the women’s World Cup and a belated scoring binge by Chinese men in a Russia 2018 qualifier have raised China’s expectations for the most popular game. The two games held 12 hours and 11,000km apart were hailed by Chinese as “a stepping stone” to greater successes. […]

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Commemoration of International Yoga Day in Bangladesh on 21 June, 2015

DHAKA, June 15 (NsNewsWire) — The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in collaboration with the United Nations System in Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Yoga Association will be commemorating the first International Yoga Day on 21 June, 2015 at the National Museum Main Auditorium at 5 pm. The Chief Guest on the occasion will be H.E. Mr. […]

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Karim made Bangladesh PM’s new press secretary

DHAKA, June 15 (NsNewsWire) — Ihsanul Karim has been made the new press secretary of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Asif Kabir, assistant press secretary to the premier, told journalists that the prime minister signed his letter of appointment today. Karim, former press Secretary to Bangladeshi president,  is replacing AKM Shamim Chowdhury. Prior to become […]

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Robi launches eTicketing solution- bdtickets.com

DHAKA, June 15 (NsNewsWire) — Robi has launched its premium e-ticketing platform bdtickets.com. This customer-centric platform provides the customers the convenience of purchasing bus ticket without having to brave the notorious city traffic around the country. bdtickets.com starts with offering bus tickets for the moment. It will soon be incorporating many other ticketing solutions. bdtickets.com- […]

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Xinhuanet launches German language version

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhuanet) — Xinhuanet, the online news provider of Xinhua News Agency, launches its German version on Thursday after in-depth research and detailed preparation, as part of efforts to enlarge the website’s overseas influence. Giving full account to German language netizens’ reading habits and interests, the Xinhuanet German version aims to build an […]

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BWCCI demands a women friendly environment in all borders to increase the cross border trade for women entrepreneurs

DHAKA, June 11 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI) organized a national seminar today in cooperation with The Asia Foundation and South Asia Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium under the project “Promoting Women Entrepreneurship through Improving Regional Cooperation”. The Seminar was held with the presence of the Chief guest Honorable Minister H.E. Mr. […]

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