Bangladesh's First Press News Agency
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (NsNewsWire) — — The World Bank today approved $510 million financing to improve the secondary education system and student performance in Bangladesh. The Transforming Secondary Education for Results program will benefit 13 million students in grade 6-12. The program will enhance quality of teaching and learning as well as improve access […]
Read More[Dhaka, December 19, 2017] Grameenphone WhiteBoard launched ‘FundStarter,’ a platform to promote technology-based startups. The ‘FundStarter’ event was arranged at GP House yesterday (December 17) where eight startups, which work on mobile apps and games, showcased their businesses in front of more than 150 investors. Honorable State Minister of Finance and Planning, M A Mannan, […]
Read MoreMOSCOW, Dec. 19 (NsNewsWire) — The Russian presidential campaign has been officially launched, according to a resolution published on the government’s newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta on Monday. The resolution issued by the Russian Federation Council, or the upper house of parliament, officially gives a start to the election campaign. The Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) […]
Read MoreYEREVAN, Dec. 19 (NsNewsWire) — Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met here Monday with visiting NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller for discussions on military cooperation, including solution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. According to a statement posted on the official website of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, a number of issues were […]
Read MoreMUMBAI, Dec. 19 (NsNewsWire) — Indian markets opened higher Tuesday. Equity benchmarks extended previous day’s rally on Tuesday opening, with the Sensex rising more than 100 points, following positive global cues. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex opened at 33,714.17, 112.49 points or 0.37 percent up compared to its previous close at 33,601.68.
Read MoreDHAKA, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) — At least 10 people were crushed to death and over 50 others injured on Monday after a stampede occurred during a funeral rite of a political leader in Bangladesh’s southeastern Chittagong city. Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Iqbal Bahar confirmed the death of 10 people during the tragedy. He said […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Dec. 18 (NsNewsWire) — The World Bank has approved an additional $245 million to improve the equity, efficiency and transparency of major safety net programs in Bangladesh. To support the poor and vulnerable, the government implements a number of safety net programs. The financing to the ongoing Safety Net Systems for the Poorest Project […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) — Customs officials at Bangladesh’s main airport in Dhaka seized 74 gold bars weighing about 8 kg, from three passengers landed here by a local Regent Airways flight from Thailand, an official said Monday. Acting on a tip-off, the customs official who declined to be unnamed, told Xinhua that they detained […]
Read MoreGold coast, Dec. 18 (NsNewsWire) — Backstage at the Manchester Central Convention Complex – host to the PSA World Championships 2017 – English athlete Nick Matthew OBE is reflecting on a soon-to-be-closing career. His haul is impressive, comprising title wins in the World Games (2009, singles), three Commonwealth Games gold medals (2010 singles & doubles; […]
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