Bangladesh's First Press News Agency
Source:Global Times Published: 2018/1/23 18:48:39 Gui Minhai, a Hong Kong-based book publisher of Swedish citizenship, was again seized by police on the Chinese mainland. Western media outlets sensationalized the incident, saying that Gui was “snatched from a train bound for Beijing before two Swedish diplomats.” Originally from Ningbo in Zhejiang Province, Gui obtained Swedish citizenship […]
Read MoreGENEVA, Jan. 23 (NsNewsWire) — IndustriALL Global Union and UNI Global Union have reached a US$2.3 million settlement with a multinational apparel brand to remedy life-threatening workplace hazards. The settlement, reached through an arbitration process under the legally-binding Bangladesh Accord for Fire and Building Safety, represents one of the largest payments made by a brand […]
Read MoreBangladesh has delayed plans to repatriate hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees who fled violence, including mass killings and rape, in Myanmar. The process was due to begin on Tuesday, but a list verifying the details of people to be sent back is still incomplete, reports Aljazeera. There are fears that the Rohingya will be […]
Read MoreLess than 12 months after winning an extraordinary Rio 2016 gold, Kyle Chalmers had heart surgery. But the Australian is targeting more medals at Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games – and can’t wait to swim in front of a home crowd. It’s been a crazy couple of years for Kyle Chalmers. The Australian swimmer qualified […]
Read MoreWang Fuman, also known as “Ice Boy,” is living out his dream of visiting Beijing. The 8-year-old from southwest China’s Yunnan Province became a nationwide Internet sensation last week after a photo of him in classroom with frosted hair went viral. Wang braved frigid temperatures, wearing nothing but a thin coat, to walk 1.5 hours […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Jan. 22 (NsNewsWire) — The Telenor Group will release its financial results for the 4th quarter 2017 on 31 January. Please see below for details about the presentation and conference call for journalists, investors and analysts. When: Wednesday 31 January, 0900 CET / 0800 UK TIME Where: Telenor Expo Visitor Centre, Snarøyveien 30, Fornebu […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Jan. 22 (NsNewsWire) — Today, Facebook is launching a blood donations feature in Bangladesh to make it easier for people to sign up to be blood donors and to help people and organizations in need. Bangladesh, like many countries, has a shortage of safe blood. In some cases, this shortage causes patients and their […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Jan. 22 (NsNewsWire) — Dhaka officially has more than a hundred public toilets, but in reality, many do not function properly – some are even turned into use for shop keeping or as storerooms. They are usually dirty, dark and unusable for women, children and persons with disabilities. For the city’s 20 million inhabitants, […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Jan. 22 (NsNewsWire) — Robi Axiata Limited has introduced Robi-servicebots, intelligent humanoids or service robots powered by a robust cloud-based artificial intelligence platform today. The servicebots were unveiled at a ceremony held at the Experience Centre of Robi Corporate Office. Robi’s Managing Director and CEO, Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, Chief Corporate and People Officer, Matiul […]
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