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Labour Inspectors trained on follow up to BUET inspections in RMG sector

DHAKA, Nov. 26 (NsNewsWire) — The need for systematic and comprehensive follow up of fire and structural inspections of ready-made garment (RMG) factories by the Department of Inspections of Factories and Establishments (DIFE) was stressed at a workshop held in Dhaka yesterday (25 November 2014). The workshop on case management and follow up to the […]

Ex-Bangladesh minister jailed for hurting Muslims’ religious sentiments

DHAKA, Nov. 25 (NsNewsWire) — Abdul Latif Siddiquee, who was removed on Oct. 16 from the cabinet for his derogatory comments, has landed in jail in a case for hurting Muslims’ religious sentiments. Former Bangladeshi Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Abdul Latif Siddiqueed was sent to jail after he surrendered Tuesday. He returned to […]

18th SAARC Summit: Foreign ministers meeting begins

Kathmandu, Nov. 25 (NsNewsWire) — The foreign and external affairs ministers of the SAARC nations are attending the 36th meeting of the SAARC Council of Ministers in Kathmandu on Tuesday. Indian External Affairs minister, Sushma Swaraj, is also likely to hold discussions with her Pakistani counterpart Sartaj Aziz, reports Zeenews. Sushma had arrived in Kathmandu […]

C&A agrees deal to aid Tazreen disaster factory fire victims in Bangladesh

London, Nov. 25 (NsNewsWire) — Dutch retailer C&A has agreed to pay compensation to victims of the Tazreen disaster two years after a fire at the Bangladeshi clothing factory killed more than 120 people. C&A Foundation, a charitable group linked to the retailer, pledged to contribute a “significant amount” towards full compensation for those injured […]

Ex-leader of Bangladesh ruling party sentenced to death for war crimes

DHAKA, Nov. 24 (NsNewsWire) –A local leader of Bangladesh Awami League (AL) party has been sentenced to death for war crimes during the country’s Liberation War in 1971. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 announced verdict Monday. The ICT-1 awarded Mobarak Hossain the capital punishment for killing 33 people in Brahmanbaria district, some 109 east of […]

Bangladesh defeats Zimbabwe by 68 runs in 2nd ODI

DHAKA, Nov. 23 (NsNewsWire) — Arafat Sunny took four wickets while Mashrafe Mortaza grabbed three wickets to steer Bangladesh to a 68-run victory over Zimbabwe in the 2nd of the five-match one day international or ODI cricket series on Sunday. Tigers (Bangladesh) set a target of 251 runs losing 7 wickets at the Zahur Ahmed […]

Nisha Biswal Travels to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Switzerland

Washington, Nov. 22 (NsNewsWire) — U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal will travel to New Delhi, India for internal consultations and bilateral meetings. She will then travel to Kathmandu, Nepal where she will represent the United States as an observer state at the 18th Annual South Asian Association […]

Bangladesh beats Zimbabwe by 87 runs in 1st ODI

DHAKA, Nov. 21 (NsNewsWire) — Riding on 101 runs from all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh set a fighting target of 281 runs in which Mushfiqur Rahim and Sabbir Ahmed contributed 65 runs and 44 runs respectively. In response, Zimbabwe scored 194 runs losing all the 10 wickets in 42.1 overs. The hosts clinched the 87-run […]

English ‘soulmates’ die just 10 minutes apart after lifetime of love

London, Nov. 21 (NsNewsWire) — A devoted English couple died just 10 minutes apart after a 65-year romance that started in their teen years. In their final days, Harry and Mavis Stevenson had been living in St. Werburgh’s House Care Home in Derby because she had fallen ill and they could not stand being apart. […]