Bangladesh’s 2nd largest mobile operator introduces service robots

DHAKA, Jan. 22 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh’s second largest mobile phone operator Robi Axiata Limited has introduced Robi-servicebots, intelligent humanoids or service robots powered by a robust cloud-based artificial intelligence platform, reports Xinhua. The servicebots were unveiled at a ceremony held at the corporate office of Robi, a joint venture of Axiata Group Berhad (Malaysia), Bharti […]

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Grameenphone and BRAC joins forces for internet empowerment

DHAKA, Jan. 16 (NsNewsWire) –Grameenphone has signed a partnership agreement with BRAC  with an objective to create online access to marginalized children across the country. The signing ceremony took place at GP House recently. The agreement was signed by Abul Kasem Mohiuddin Al-Amin, Chief Procurement Officer, Grameenphone and Mr. Asif, Senior Director – Strategy, Communication […]

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The #1 Network of Friends now available nationwide

DHAKA, Jan. 16 (NsNewsWire) — airtel has recently launched a unique campaign titled, “The number 1 network of friends is now everywhere” to promote the brand’s nationwide connectivity among the youth of the country. Following the successful merger with Robi Axiata Limited, airtel’s internet coverage is now available across the country. This means that friends […]

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Nearly half a million children being vaccinated against diphtheria in Cox’s Bazar

DHAKA, Jan. 14 (NsNewsWire) — Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, 14 January 2018 – As part of an intensified response to the current diphtheria outbreak, WHO, UNICEF and health sector partners are working with the Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to vaccinate more than 475,000 children in Rohingya refugee camps, temporary settlements and surrounding areas. […]

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3 militants dead as Bangladeshi elite force storm hideout near PM office

DHAKA, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — Three militants were killed on Friday morning in a raid launched by Bangladesh’s anti-crime elite force on a militant hideout near Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s office in capital Dhaka. Anti-crime elite force Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General Benzir Ahmed confirmed the death of three militants. “Bodies of three militants […]

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Taiwan Travel Act to jeopardize Taiwan’s future

Source:Global Times Published: 2018/1/10 16:18:40 The US House of Representatives unanimously passed the Taiwan Travel Act (HR 535) on Tuesday, calling on the White House to “encourage visits between US and Taiwan officials at all levels of government.” If the act is passed in the Senate and signed by US President Donald Trump into law, […]

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Bangladesh court sentences 2 to death over crimes in 1971 war

DHAKA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — The International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh has sentenced two to death and three others to life in prison for their crimes committed during the country’s war of independence in 1971. The death-row inmates are Ujayer Ahmed Chowdhury, 63, and Nesar Ali, 75, while Yunus Ahmed, 71, Samsul Hossain Tarafder, 65, […]

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Row over Trump’s mental health divides US

Source:Global Times Published: 2018/1/7 22:33:39 In his new book Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, Michael Wolff portrays US President Donald Trump as a person with mental health issues. Quoting people like former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, the book shows Trump as impatient, unable to grasp policy, prone to rambling and […]

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Beijing’s new airport starts taking shape

‍Work has begun on internal decorations and equipment installation at Beijing’s new airport after the terminal building was sealed on New Year’s Eve. The project, which is being built at an estimated cost of 80 billion yuan (12.3 billion US dollars), will be one of the world’s largest airports when it opens in September 2019. […]

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