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Telenor Capital Markets Day 2017

Fornebu, Febr. 2 (NsNewsWire) — Today, Telenor hosts its Capital Markets Day 2017 at Fornebu, Norway. The presentations focus on Telenor’s strategic direction towards 2020, including the company’s financial priorities and ambitions. A key message of the day is that Telenor will prioritize cash flow generation, through efficiency improvements and strict prioritization of resources. […]

Samsung Mobile Bangladesh brings Exciting New Offer on the Popular J2 Series

Dhaka, Feb.2 (NsNewsWire) –Samsung Mobile Bangladesh has announced an exciting new offer for its customers on the purchase of popular Galaxy J2 Series devices. With this offer, every customer will get a set of t-shirt, water bottle and stylish back cover on the purchase of any Galaxy J2, Galaxy J2 (2016) and Galaxy J2 Prime […]

Bangladesh Receives $300 million World Bank Financing to Strengthen Local Governments Benefitting over 115 Million People

DHAKA, Feb. 1 (NsNewsWire) — The World Bank has approved $300 million financing to empower the local governments at grassroots level with discretionary funds that would enable communities decide and implement local development priorities. Built on the success of two predecessor projects, the Local Governance Support Project – 3 (LGSP-3) will cover all the 4550 […]

2016: A solid all-round business performance by Grameenphone Ltd

DHAKA, Feb. 1 (NsNewsWire) — Grameenphone Ltd. reported revenue of BDT 114.9 billion for 2016, up 9.6% from last year. Subscription and traffic revenue (excluding interconnection) grew by 12.0% with growing contribution from data. Data revenue grew by 69.7% with 56.1% growth in user and 167.9% growth in volume. Voice revenue also grew by 5.1% […]

UNWTO welcomes 5-day visa-free policy by Belarus to citizens of 80 states

Dhaka, Jan.31 (NsNewsWire) — United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has expressed its full support to the decision of the Government of Belarus to launch the 5-day visa-free policy that will be applicable to travelers from 80 countries. The measure aims at advancing seamless travel and attracting visitors, particularly those on business trips, said a press […]

Samsung Electronics opens new Exclusive Zone in Middle Badda

Dhaka, Jan. 31 (NsNewsWire)– Samsung Electronics, the global leader in consumer electronics, has opened a new exclusive zone to cater the needs of people of Middle Badda and adjacent areas with genuine Samsung products under one roof. This exclusive zone being operated by Transom Digital is situated in Badda GA 91, Middle Badda. The 800 […]

No appointment date for Bangladesh travelers at 8 IVACs

Dhaka, Jan.29 (NsNewsWire)– The scheme for walk-in Tourist visas for Bangladesh travelers with confirmed journey tickets (air/bus/rail) to India is being extended to the remaining 8 Indian Visa Application Centers (IVACs) in Bangladesh With effect from 1 February, 2017. All Bangladesh travelers who have confirmed journey tickets can avail of this facility of walk-in Tourist […]

Head of Delegation of International Committee of the Red Cross Bangladesh Aslanov called on FM

DHAKA, Jan. 29 (NsNewsWire) — The Head of Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Dhaka Delegation Mr. Ikhtiyar Aslanov made a courtesy call on with Foreign Minister A H Mahmood Ali at latter’s office today. Minister Ali expressed deep appreciation of the Government to ICRC for its continued support in providing […]

Syrian forces reach main water spring feeding Damascus

DAMASCUS, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) — The Syrian army reached the Ain Fijeh spring northwest of the capital Damascus on Saturday, hoisting the Syrian flag over that area following a month of battles with rebels there to capture that area and restore drinking water to Damascus, a military source told Xinhua. The Syrian army entered Ain […]