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DUBAI, Oct. 28 (NsNewsWire) — The United States joined over 80 countries, international organizations, and companies in Dubai on October 28 for the 17th Plenary of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Todd C. Chapman led the U.S. delegation, which included representatives […]
Read MoreIT’S one of the world’s most populated countries yet travellers are only just starting to discover Bangladesh. If you’re looking for somewhere completely different, a place you’re not likely to run into tourists and a really good kebab, then put Bangladesh on your itinerary. “Bangladesh is about to be discovered. It’s a great time for […]
Read Moreঢাকা, ২৮ অক্টোবর, (এনএসনিউজওয়্যার) — বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকের নববর্ষের শুভেচ্ছা কার্ড মুদ্রনের জন্য নির্বাচিত চিত্রকর্মের শিল্পীদের মধ্যে পুরস্কার বিতরণ করা হয়েছে। আজ মঙ্গলবার বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকের জাহাঙ্গীর আলম কনফারেন্স হলে এতে প্রধান অতিথি হিসেবে বিজয়ীদের মধ্যে পুরস্কার বিতরণ করেন গভর্নর ড. আতিউর রহমান। বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকের নির্বাহী পরিচালক জনাব আহমেদ জামালের সভাপতিত্বে অনুষ্ঠানে নির্বাহী পরিচালক, ঊর্ধতন কর্মকর্তাবৃন্দ এবং […]
Read MoreUS energy giant ConocoPhillips has decided to stop exploring for oil and gas in Bangladesh’s two deep-sea blocks after deciding it was not commercially viable, a minister said Monday. Bangladesh awarded the US company rights to explore in blocks 10 and 11 in the energy-rich Bay of Bengal in 2011 after Myanmar found a huge […]
Read MoreIndian External Affairs Ministry has convened a meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday to finalise the pending issues relating to proposed Agartala (Tripura)-Akhaura (Bangladesh) new rail link project, official said here on Monday. “Various pending issues relating to new Agartala-Akhaura rail link project would be discussed and expected to be finalised in Wednesday’s meeting in […]
Read MoreWashington, Oct. 28 (NsNewsWire) — Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman and Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Mr. Md. Shahidul Haque will co-chair the third U.S.-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue in Washington, DC on October 28-29, 2014. The delegations will participate in conversations on a wide range of bilateral and regional issues. The dialogue will feature three […]
Read MoreChina’s top legislature started its bimonthly meeting on Monday, with lawmakers considering draft laws and amendments regarding death penalty, counterespionage and anti-terrorism. The removal of death penalty as punishment for nine crimes, including smuggling weapons and nuclear materials was among the heatedly discussed topics, Xinhua reports. A draft amendment to Criminal Law was submitted to […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Oct. 28 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates have signed three agreements on prisoners’ extradition, security collaboration and land allotment for the gulf state’s embassy in Dhaka. The deals were signed on Monday after both countries’ premiers — Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum– held talks. The deals were […]
Read MoreTaijul Islam set a national record with his eight-wicket haul and then struck a crucial 15 runs in the lower order to help Bangladesh overcome a spirited Zimbabwe by three wickets Monday in a tense finish to the first Test. Bangladesh reached the winning target of 101 after batting collapses at the start and near […]
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