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Hillary Clinton narrowly wins Democratic Iowa caucuses

DES MOINES, the United States, Feb. 3 (NsNewsWire) — Hillary Clinton won Bernie Sanders with a razor-thin lead in the Iowa caucuses, according to results announced by Iowa Democratic Party Tuesday. In accordance with the official tally released early Tuesday with 100 percent of the 1,681 precincts being counted, Clinton garnered 49.8 percent while Sanders […]

Business network to promote disability inclusion in the workplace

Dhaka, Feb. 2 (NsNewsWire) — A ‘Bangladesh Business and Disability Network’ will give people with different abilities a better chance to join the workforce while contributing to economic growth, a workshop heard today. At an event held at Amari hotel Tuesday, the Bangladesh Employer’s Federation (BEF) and International Labour Organization (ILO) with the support of […]

Xi extends greetings to non-CPC parties, invites valuable advice

BEIJING, Jan. 31 (NsNewsWire) — General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged non-communist parties to make greater contribution in accomplishing ambitious development goals in the new year, reports Xinhua. Xi made the remarks at a gathering Friday in Beijing, extending Lunar New Year’s greetings […]

5 Zika cases confirmed in Portugal

LISBON, Jan. 28 (NsNewsWire) — Portuguese authorities confirmed Wednesday five cases of the Zika virus have been diagnosed, according to the National Health Institute Doctor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), reports Xinhua. The INSA, which is charged with diagnosing Zika cases, said that the five diagnosed in Portugal contracted the virus in Brazil. The Zika virus is […]

Bangladesh Adheres to “One China Policy”

DHAKA, Jan. 27 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh strongly adheres to the “One China Policy,” Bangladeshi state minister for foreign affairs said Tuesday, reports Xinhua. “We share with China the vision for maintaining peace and stability in the region. We work together in times of natural disasters and other difficulties in the spirit of humanitarianism and friendship,” […]

Integrated Risk Management Guidelines for Financial Institutions

DHAKA, Jan. 25 (NsNewsWire) — Considering the ongoing challenges arising from increased competition, introduction of new products and services and expansion of diversified financial businesses of Financial Institutions (FIs), Bangladesh Bank has already issued several guidelines and directives on risk management along with five core risk guidelines. The Integrated Risk Management Guidelines are prepared to […]

Xi concludes Middle East trip with promoted ties, cooperation

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday concluded a two-day state visit to Iran, the last leg of his three-nation visit to the Middle East to upgrade ties and boost cooperation. Xi discussed cooperation with leaders of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative […]

Veteran Bangladesh journalist leader Altaf Mahmood passes away

DHAKA, Jan. 24 (NsNewsWire) — President of a faction of Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists Altaf Mahmud died at Bangabandhu Sehikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Sunday morning at the age of about 65. Veteran Journalist Altaf Mahmud, executive editor of the Bangla daily Destiny, reportedly breathed his last at 8:40 am on Sunday at […]

Aamir ‘will be happy’ to work with Sunny Leone

Mumbai, Jan. 22 (NsNewsWire) –Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Wednesday spoke out in support of actress Sunny Leone, who was at the receiving end of harsh questions about her professional choices in a TV interview. During the promotional TV interview with CNN IBN anchor Bhupendra Chaubey, Sunny was asked that while she would like to […]