ADB Provides $360 Million for Rolling Stock to Boost Bangladesh Railway

MANILA, Febr. 21(NsNewsWire) — The Board of Directors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved loans totaling $360 million to buy modern rolling stock and support reform in Bangladesh Railway to help promote a shift from roads to rail. “Railways in Bangladesh potentially offer a cheaper, safer, and more fuel-efficient means of transport of […]

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DCCI urges for sustainable waterways development

DHAKA, Feb. 20 (NsNewsWire) — Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) organized a seminar titled ‘Inland Waterways-Reshaping Connectivity and Creating Economic Opportunities’ on 20th February at Lakeshore Hotel in Dhaka. Dr. Mashiur Rahman, Hon’ble Adviser to the Prime Minister on Economic Affairs graced the seminar as the Chief Guest while Mr. Noor-E-Alam Chowdhury, M.P. […]

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State Minister for Foreign Affairs visits Kosovo

DHAKA, Feb. 20 (NsNewsWire) — State Minister for Foreign Affairs has met the President of Kosovo and the Speaker of the National Parliament of Kosovo. The Kosovo President expressed great gratitude to the Government of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for recognizing the independence of Kosovo and establishing formal diplomatic relations. He said the as […]

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Bangladesh enters 4G era as regulator issues licenses

DHAKA, Feb. 20 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh Monday formally entered 4G era as the country’s telecom regulator issued licences to four operators, paving the way for launching the fourth generation of mobile telecommunications services, reports Xinhua. The licences were formally handed over at a ceremony in capital Dhaka. Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Shahjahan Mahmood […]

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Banglalink officially launches 4G to open up a new era of Digital Connectivity

DHAKA, Feb. 20 (NsNewsWire) — Banglalink, one of the leading digital communication service providers in Bangladesh, has opened up a new era of Digital Connectivity by launching 4G today. After securing the 4G license from the regulatory authorities at an event held at Dhaka Club, Banglalink has officially launched the service. “This is a great […]

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Bangladesh’s top cell phone operator launches first ever 4G/LTE

DHAKA, Feb. 19 (NsNewsWire) — Grameenphone today announced the launch of 4G service in selected areas of Dhaka city and Chittagong, marking the beginning of its nationwide rollout of 4G services. Grameenphone CEO, Michael Foley, announced the launch through Facebook Live from the venue after the License handover ceremony, while the Deputy CEO & CMO, Yasir […]

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Bangladesh’s highest selling smartphone Samsung Galaxy J2 comes with 4G

DHAKA, Feb. 19 (NsNewsWire) —  Samsung, world’s leading smartphone manufacturer, has launched Galaxy J2 4G powered by Super AMOLED display, Ultra Power Saving Mode and F2.2 aperture to take photos in low light. This 4G supported smartphone is an updated version of the previously launched Galaxy J2, which has been holding the record of highest […]

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Australia confirm 51 athletes for Athletics

Gold Coast, Feb. 19 (NsNewsWire) — World champion and Gold Coast local Sally Pearson headlines a list of 51 Australian athletes confirmed for GC2018 after the 2018 Australian Athletics Championships & Nomination Trial. Pearson is one of four athletes heading for their record equalling fourth Commonwealth Games. Pearson is keen to not be distracted by the […]

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Sri Lanka beats Bangladesh to clinch T20 series 2-0

DHAKA, Feb. 19 (NsNewsWire) — Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 75 runs in the second and final Twenty20 cricket international to clinch the series 2-nil at a stadium in northeastern Sylhet city on Sunday night, reports Xinhua. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first in the T20 international against the visitors. Sri Lankan […]

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