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Cricketer Phillip Hughes laid to rest in hometown

MACKSVILLE, Australia (NsNewsWire) — The funeral for cricketer Phillip Hughes turned into a celebration of his life on Wednesday despite the grief and sorrow still evident from his death. Australia captain Michael Clarke and the rest of the test squad were joined by former and current players from around the world, and friends and relatives […]

Screening of Timeless Gitanjali in Agartala, Tripura

DHAKA, Dec. 3 (NsNewsWire) — Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, in association with the Department of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Government of Tripura is screening the documentary “Timeless Gitanjali” directed by Dr. Chanchal Khan, eminent Tagore singer and researcher of Bangladesh, in Agartala on December 04, 2014. The screening will be followed by rendition of […]

This Is What Happens When You Drink 10 Cans Of Soda Per Day for One Month

It’s not news that soda is bad for us. But it is jarring to witness the physical effects drinking too much of it has on our waistlines. George Prior, 50, has guinea-pigged his body to do just that, reports Yahoo health. Following in the body-hacking footsteps of Morgan Spurlock — the “Super Size Me” filmmaker […]

Robi Career Carnival held at Islamic University of Technology (IUT)‏

DHAKA, Dec. 2 (NsNewsWire) — Robi Axiata Limited, one of the leading mobile phone operators has organized a day long program named “Robi Career Carnival” at Islamic University of Technology (IUT) today. Robi organized this program to make the students of IUT aware of the career opportunities available with the company and the industry at […]

Airtel launches 3G services in Habiganj

Dhaka, Dec 2 (NsNewsWire) –Airtel Bangladesh Limited, the fastest growing telecom operator in Bangladesh, has launched its 3G services in Habiganj with a colorful festive rally on Monday. Airtel thrives to deliver best in class 3G services for its valued customers of Bangladesh. The company has been relentlessly expanding its 3G network throughout the country. […]

Taijul debut hat-trick seals 5-0 win

DHAKA, Dec. 2 (NsNewsWire) — Taijul Islam’s hat-trick, the first by an ODI debutant, spun Zimbabwe out for 128 and spurred Bangladesh to their second 5-0 series win. The home side won with 25.3 overs and five wickets to spare, with Mahmudullah and Sabbir Rahman unbeaten on 51 and 13 respectively, reports ESPNcricketinfo. Bangladesh’s spin […]

BRAC signs MoU with Directorate Secondary and Higher Education‏

DHAKA, Dec. 1 (NsNewsWire) — BRAC signed an MoU with Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education on December 1, 2014 to improve the quality of secondary and higher secondary education of Bangladesh. The signing was completed under the guidance of the chief guest Prof. Fahima Khatun, Director General of DSHE and special guest Dr. Safiqul […]

Malaysian companies secure more projects in Bangladesh

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 1 (NsNewsWire) — Malaysian companies have secured several large infrastructure projects in Bangladesh worth about 11 billion Malaysian ringgit (about 3.43 billion U.S. dollars), an official said here Monday. Malaysia’s Special Envoy for Infrastructure to India and South Asia S. Samy Vellu said among the projects were a power plant in Cox’s […]

Friendly Cricket Match to Mark 25th Anniversary of CRC

DHAKA, Dec. 1 (NsNewsWire) — To mark the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), UNICEF Bangladesh in collaboration with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has arranged a friendly cricket match titled, ‘Children Fix Adults’, where a group of under privileged adolescent cricketers led by Shakib Al Hasan will play […]