Official Spokesperson’s reply to a question on Indian Visa processing

DHAKA, Dec. 11 (NsNewsWire) — The Official Spokesperson of the High Commission of India Thursday said “the the only authorized agent for processing of Indian visas in Bangladesh is the State Bank of India who operate Indian Visa Application Centres (IVAC) across Bangladesh. We advise all applicants who are approached by agents or who claim […]

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Want to use your arm like an iPad?

Reasonably new tech such as tablets and even the Apple Watch could soon be obsolete – and replaced by a humble bracelet. Or at least, that’s the dream of French startup Cicret, who reckon that our Skin will be the smart device screen of the future, reports UK-based daily The Mirror. They’ve been working for […]

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Israel defense chief shows “sorrow” for death of Palestinian minister

JERUSALEM, Dec. 11 (NsNewsWire) — Israel’s Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon expressed Wednesday “sorrow” for the death of Palestinian Minister Ziad Abu Ein in a West Bank protest. Palestinian Minister of Settlement Ziad Abu Ein died earlier Wednesday in a hospital in Ramallah after being assaulted by Israeli soldiers who were dispersing an anti-settlement rally in […]

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Xinhuanet launches Asian-Pacific Edition

BEIJING, Dec. 11 (NsNewsWire)– Xinhuanet, the online service of Xinhua News Agency, launches its Asian-Pacific edition on Thursday after in-depth research and careful preparation, as part of efforts to step up the website’s overseas localization. The Xinhuanet Asian-Pacific Edition aims to build an information bridge connecting China and the Asian-Pacific countries, reports Xinhua. The edition […]

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New UNICEF representative in Bangladesh assumes office

DHAKA, Dec. 11 (NsNewsWire) — Edouard Beigbeder has assumed his duties as the new United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) representative in Bangladesh. As a development and emergency specialist, he has over 20 years of experience of working to further children’s and women’s rights around the world, said the UN agency in a statement on Wednesday. […]

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4G helps recovery of Europe’s mobile industry: GSMA repor

BRUSSELS, Dec. 10 (NsNewsWire) — Europe’s rapid migration to 4G services and devices helped to stimulate the recovery of the mobile industry, according to a new GSM Association (GSMA) report published during the GSMA Mobile 360-Europe event here on Monday. The new report, “Mobile Economy: Europe 2014,” said the financial outlook of the mobile industry […]

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NsNewsWire exceeds 1000 likes on Facebook

DHAKA, Dec. 9 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh’s 1st Press News Agency — NsNewsWire — (today) Tuesday passed 1000 fans on Facebook, so to say a big thank you to all those who have ‘liked’ the page since it was launched in July last year. NsNewsWire Facebook page has become a hub for all of its news […]

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India reiterates commitment to upgrade BSTI

DHAKA, Dec. 9 (NsNewsWire) — High Commissioner of India Pankaj Saran has visited the Bangladesh Standards Testing Institute (BSTI). He visited BSTI in the city’s Tejgaon area on Dec. 8. In accordance with the Joint Communique signed during the visit of H.E. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India in 2010, India and Bangladesh are implementing […]

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Australia, BRAC, UK committed to end violence against women

DHAKA, Dec. 8 (NsNewsWire) — Australia, BRAC and the UK reiterates their commitment to work on ending violence against women and girls in Bangladesh At BRAC’s Board Meeting on 3 December, Australia, BRAC and the UK reiterated their commitment to work on ending violence against women and girls in Bangladesh. This joint statement was released […]

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