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DHAKA, Feb. 18 (NsNewsWire) — Air Marshal S.B. Deo, AVSM, VM, VSM, AOC-in-C, Eastern Air Command, Indian Air Force (IAF), formally handed over the Dakota (DC-3) aircraft, which has been installed at the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Museum, Tejgaon on 16 February 2015 at an impressive ceremony. This Dakota aircraft took part in the para […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Feb. 18 (NsNewsWire) — Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee would be visiting Dhaka from 19-21 February 2015 on the occasion of the Shaheed Dibash and International Mother Language Day, on invitation from the Foreign Minister Mr. Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, MP. Her delegation would include Ministers of West Bengal, Members of Parliament, […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Feb. 17 (NsNewsWire) Robi Axiata Limited, a leading mobile phone operator of the country, has simplified its International Roaming Service. The company disclosed this development at a press conference held at a city hotel today. As part of the service simplification initiative, Robi now offers simple & affordable rates in 100 countries. Rather than […]
Read MoreBEIJING, Feb. 17 (Xinhuanet) — Pakistan has released 172 Indian fishermen, who were arrested for violating Pakistani territorial waters in the Arabian Sea. The Indian fishermen were held in a jail in Karachi, though it was unclear how long. A prison official said their release on Sunday was as a goodwill gesture, reports Xinhua. The […]
Read MoreXi made a tour in Shaanxi and extended festival greetings to people across the nation ahead of the Spring Festival. Xinhua photo
Read MoreXinhua Photo Caption: Photo taken on Feb. 14, 2015 shows a placard displayed by supporters of the ruling Bangladesh Awami League (AL) party during a protest against the countrywide non-stop blockade called by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s opposition alliance on Saturday announced another nationwide strike to press for a new general […]
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BEIJING, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — Senior Chinese leader Yu Zhengsheng urged religious groups to make doctrine interpretations “in line with the requirements of social development”. Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks Sunday at a meeting with representatives from various religious groups on behalf of the […]
Read MoreSydney, Feb. 16 (NsNewsWire) — All-rounder James Faulkner will miss another World Cup match after being ruled out of Australia’s second Pool A game against Bangladesh with injury. The 24-year-old suffered a side strain in the lead-up to the tournament and missed Australia’s opening win over England in Melbourne on Saturday, reports http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-16/australias-faulkner-ruled-out-of-bangladesh-match/6117582. “I’m no […]
Read MorePeople hang Chinese lanterns at a park to greet the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in Quezon City, the Philippines, Feb. 15, 2015. Xinhua photo
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