Telenor and Axiata enter discussions to merge Asian operations

Oslo, Norway – 6 May (NsNewsWire) — Telenor Group and Axiata Group Berhad are in discussions regarding a potential non-cash combination of their telecom and infrastructure assets in Asia (MergeCo), in which Telenor would take a majority stake. It is anticipated that Telenor, based on equity value, will own 56.5% in MergeCo and Axiata will […]

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US ‘clash of civilizations’ leads nowhere

Source:Global Times Published: 2019/5/5 22:13:40 Kiron Skinner, director of policy planning at the US Department of State, said on April 29 that Washington is formulating a strategy against China based on the idea of “a fight with a really different civilization.” This has triggered dissenting voices inside the US. It seems that the US Department […]

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AUSTRALIA’S ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH ILO TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND BOOST GARMENT INDUSTRY IN BANGLADESH

DHAKA, May 5 (NsNewsWire) — The partnership between Australia and the International Labour Organization (ILO) has been strengthened by the re-commitment of funds for Better Work Bangladesh. This will improve working conditions, advance women’s economic potential and boost the competitiveness of Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry. Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) is a joint programme of the […]

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Government and UNDP join hands to implement US$ 3.3m project for promoting environment friendly and energy efficient technology

DHAKA, May 5 (NsNewsWire) — The Government of Bangladesh and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed an agreement on 05 May at the Economic Relations Division to implement a US$ 3.3 million grant approved by the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund for making environment friendly and energy efficient refrigerator at Walton Hi Tech Industries Ltd. Under […]

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Grameenphone launches a co-branded smartphone with Maximus

DHAKA, May 5 (NsNewsWire) — Grameenphone Ltd., in partnership with Maximus, has unveiled the co-branded Maximus P7 Plus for the Bangladesh market to further enable customers to avail 4G services. The 4G enabled smartphone with a large display and brilliant resolution will enable cricket fans to experience the upcoming cricket world cup matches right from […]

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Bangladesh: Promote free speech, don’t restrain it

DHAKA, May 5 ( NsNewsWire) — Amnesty International in partnership with the Edward M. Kennedy Center hosted a campaign event of arts and performances in defence of freedom of expression in Dhaka today.   Vent House by Amnesty International brought together comedians, cartoonists, journalists, bloggers, musicians, poets, activists and live performance artists to promote freedom of […]

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Search English

The Search English facebookgroup was founded in June 2016 with the slogan “Learn English to Change Life” by Search English Limited, a Startup Company of Bangladesh founded by Razib Ahmed along with AbulKhayer, NeyamotUllah and SM Mehdi Hasan. At present the group has more than 1.9 million users.Out of that 1 million is from out […]

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US anti-China policy against own interests

Source:Global Times Published: 2019/5/4 22:08:40 Former US vice-president and Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden recently said China is not “bad folks” and China is not “competition for us.” His remarks have sent waves across the US. People from President Donald Trump to core members of his team, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, have lashed […]

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Australia’s Ambassador for Women and Girls Dr Sharman Stone, visit to Bangladesh

DHAKA, May 2 (NsNewsWire) — Australia’s Ambassador for Women and Girls, Dr Sharman Stone, visited Bangladesh from 29 April to 2 May 2019, underlining the shared commitment of Australia and Bangladesh to gender equality and women’s empowerment. In her meeting with State Minister, Md. Shahriar Alam, Ambassador Stone applauded the progress Bangladeshhas made on gender […]

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