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100 days until current Bangladesh Accord ends – labour signatories urge brands to sign onto 2018 Accord

GENEVA, Feb. 22 (NsNewsWire) — With 100 days until the current Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety expires, garment companies are urged to continue their involvement to create a safe and sustainable garment industry in Bangladesh and to sign its successor, the 2018 Transition Accord. The 2018 Transition Accord will continue the work […]

Foreign Secretary laid foundation for the first ever Shaheed Minar in the Netherlands

The Hague, Feb. 22 (NsNewsWire) — Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh H.E. Md. Shahidul Haque laid the foundation stone for construction of Shaheed Minar at the Zuiderpark in The Hague on 19 February 2018. International Mother Language Day is being observed on 21st February as per historic language movement for Bangla in 1952. The Embassy of […]

BD New Delhi mission observes Amar Ekushey

New Delhi, Feb. 22 ( NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi today remembered the supreme sacrifices of the nation’s language martyrs in solemn observance of Shaheed Dibash and International Mother Language Day. High Commissioner Syed Muazzem Ali moderated a panel discussion that focused on the role of mother language in globalizing world. Hironmoy Karlekar, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]