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China naysayers will be proved wrong

Source:Global Times Published: 2018/8/6 23:08:39 Several Western media outlets in recent days have published articles suggesting China was under “huge pressure,” as if Beijing were suffering multiple crises. Such rabble-rousing caused a stir on the internet. Those ideological zealots hope China gets into trouble. Their observations are distorted by this desire, believing everything in China […]

Japan Tobacco Agrees to Acquire Tobacco Business of Akij Group in Bangladesh

Japan, Aug. 6 (NsNewsWire) — Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) (TSE: 2914) announces today that the JT Group has signed an agreement to acquire the tobacco business of Akij Group1 (Akij), the second largest tobacco company in Bangladesh, further increasing its presence in Asia. The purchase price for the transaction is estimated at around BDT 124.3 billion (USD […]

Kudlow should understand China’s firm will

Source:Global Times Published: 2018/8/5 23:13:39 China announced Friday the imposition of tariffs on $60 billion in US products. Top White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow dismissed China’s latest response, saying “I might think the $60 billion is a weak response to our $200.” He also warned that China had “better take President Trump seriously.” Kudlow […]

On Hiroshima Day

DHAKA, Aug. 6 (NsNewsWire) –Hiroyasu Izumi, ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, writes on Hiroshima Day: “I was born and raised in Hiroshima, so I always find myself praying for peace on this very day, 6th of August, no matter how far I am from Hiroshima. Before I came to Dhaka last September as Ambassador of Japan, many […]

“North Korea would have annihilated America in less than an hour ”

North Korea is the most powerful nuclear nation on earth and has the capability of destroying the three-million square miles of the USA in 42 minutes 42 seconds precisely By Proinsias Mac Pheadair, Worldwide News A video entitled :Trump almost triggered World War III? – You decide”, now on YouTube, will inevitably cause worldwide controversy and […]

Zaker Party chairman calls for peace prayers

DHAKA, Aug. 5 (NsNewsWire) — Zaker Party Chairman Pirzada Alhaj Khwaja Mostafa Amir Faisal Mujaddedi has called upon all the leaders, workers, supporters and well-wishers of Zaker Party and its associate organizations, as well as all other citizens of Bangladesh, to organize Dua Mahfils (Milad Mahfils and special prayers) for the peace and stability of […]

U.S. AMBASSADOR’S VEHICLE ATTACKED IN DHAKA

DHAKA, Aug. 5 (NsNewsWire) — An official vehicle from the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, which was transporting the Ambassador, was attacked by a group of armed adult men, some on motorcycles, in the Mohammadpur area of Dhaka on Saturday, August 4. The Ambassador and her security team departed the area unharmed. There were no injuries […]

Robi & Lets Learn Coding to work together for BDAPPS developers’ skill development

DHAKA, Aug. 5 (NsNewsWire) — The leading digital service provider, Robi, and the fast growing digital training provider, Lets Learn Coding Ltd (LLC), have recently signed an MoU to work together for the skill development of the apps developers of the largest appstore of the country, BDAPPS. Robi’s Chief Digital Services Officer, Shihab Ahmad and […]

Novartis Names Dr. Riad as new Managing Director and Country President

DHAKA, Aug. 5 (NsNewsWire) — Dr. Riad Mamun Prodhani has recently been appointed as the Managing Director and Country President of Novartis (Bangladesh) Limited, the leading multinational pharmaceuticals of the country. With his new role, he also joins the Board of Directors of Novartis Bangladesh. Dr. Riad replaces Mr. Sheikh Nahar Mahmud who decided to […]