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Bangladesh development activists hail China’s charity law

DHAKA, March 20 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladeshi development activists on Thursday welcomed China’s adoption of the charity law, saying that it will create a solid legal framework to ensure the healthy development of charity activities in China, reports Xinhua. China’s national lawmakers on Wednesday voted for the charity law at the closing meeting of the annual […]

Bangladesh largest opposition holds National Council

By Naim-Ul-Karim DHAKA, March 19 (Xinhua) — Bangladeshi ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia unveiled her future plans as her largest opposition party Saturday held its 6th National Council in the capital city of Dhaka. She also reiterated her demand for an interim election under a non-party government. About 3,000 councilors approved Khaleda Zia and her elder […]

Bangladesh businesses urge quick solution of UK’s and Australia’s ban on direct air cargo flight

DHAKA, March 13 (NsNewsWire) –The UK government bans air cargo directly from Dhaka citing Bangladesh’s failure to meet international security requirements. The announcement of ban came on 8th March 2016 by the UK government authority. Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the only national flag carrier carries cargo directly to the UK in its four weekly passenger flights. […]

Bangladesh’s apex court upholds death penalty for key Islamist party financier

DHAKA, March 8 (Xinhua) — Bangladesh’s apex court has upheld a death penalty for an Islamist party leader Mir Quasem Ali over war crimes during the country’s war of independence in 1971. A four-member bench of the Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha Tuesday delivered the verdict, upholding the death penalty against […]

Asia Cup 2016: India beat Bangladesh to lift 6th titl

DHAKA, March 7 (NsNewsWire) — India won Asia Cup T20 with an eight-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the final here at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday night, reports Xinhua. Batting first, Bangladesh set a target of 121 runs in their allocated 15 overs losing five wickets. Riding on 60 runs from Shekhar […]

Bangladesh’s forward-thinking youngsters see China as path to bright future

by Naim-Ul-Karim, Liu Chuntao DHAKA, March 7 (Xinhua) — For many in modern Bangladesh, hope lies in “Made in China” products and future initiatives that will further tie Bangladesh and China together. About 99 percent of all Bangladeshis say they ultimately prefer a Chinese product whether for personal use or for commercial purposes, according to […]

World Bank’s New Country Director for Bangladesh Starts Tomorrow

DHAKA, March 6 (NsNewsWire) — Qimiao Fan starts tomorrow as the World Bank’s new Country Director for Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. In his first visit to Bangladesh tomorrow, Fan will accompany Annette Dixon, World Bank South Asia Vice President, who will introduce Fan to the government of Bangladesh. During her visit, Dixon along with Fan […]

Asia Cup 2016 Final: Bangladesh, India set set for big match today

Host Bangladesh is all set to face off India in the Asia Cup final in Mirpur, Dhaka on Sunday (today). The match will start at 07:00pm (local time) and 06:30pm (Pakistan time), reports http://en.dailypakistan.com.pk. Top-ranked India crushed Bangladesh by 45 runs in the opening match of the tournament, but the hosts have since executed a […]

Bangladesh beats Pakistan to meet India in Asia Cup final

DHAKA, March 3 (Xinhua) — Bangladesh moved into the Asia Cup T20 final with a five-wicket win against Pakistan in the thrilling T20 international match here at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday night. Batting first, Pakistan set a target of 129 runs in their allocated 20 overs losing seven wickets. Riding […]