Bangladesh's First Press News Agency
MANILA, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — The 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its dialogue partners China, Japan and South Korea on Thursday called for closer regional cooperation to combat terrorism and violent extremism. “(The ministers) were unanimous in acknowledging the threats of violent extremism, (that) this is a clear […]
Read MoreBERLIN, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — The European Union (EU) should reorient its external economic relations towards Asia in light of global challenges, a study by the German Bertelsmann Institute argues. The findings of the Guetersloh-based think tank will be presented by study author Dr. Cora Jungbluth at the international Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Seoul on […]
Read MoreSEOUL, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — A U.S.-based artillery unit was deployed to the Korean Peninsula to conduct a live-fire exercise in the western coast of South Korea with the Eighth U.S. Army stationed here, the Eighth U.S. Army said Thursday in a statement. The 18th Field Artillery Brigade, based in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, staged […]
Read MoreTOKYO, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — The Japanese government and local authorities expressed their disappointment and insisted the U.S. military suspend a parachute drill conducted Thursday at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa amid safety concerns. The drill was described as “disappointing” by Japan’s Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera, who said he will implore the U.S. military to […]
Read MoreSRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — At least three civilians were killed and 30 others including seven paramilitary troopers wounded Thursday in a grenade attack in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said. The grenade attack was carried out in Tral town of Pulwama district, about 41 km south of Srinagar city. “Suspected militants threw a […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Sept. 19 (NsNewsWire) — Samsung Electronics Bangladesh has launched its 2017 lineup of TVs in Dhaka today. It primarily showcased its flagship premium line-up of QLED TVs along with rest of 2017 lineup which redefines the future of home entertainment with cutting-edge TV technology and style. With this, world’s number one TV brand will […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Sept. 19 (NsNewsWire) — The leading mobile phone operator, Robi has recently launched a smartphone bundle campaign with the leading international smartphone maker, Huawei. Under the campaign, Robi and Airtel subscribers can avail Huawei Y7 Prime handset with attractive bundle offers. Prices at 19,900 taka, the Huawei Y7 Prime handset comes with 5.5 inch […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Sept. 19 (NsNewsWire) — On September 23rd, 2017, 8 of Bangladesh’s best seed stage startups will compete in a pitching event powered by GP Accelerator to represent Bangladesh at the Seedstars Regional and Global Summits and win up to USD 1 million in equity investments. (Dhaka, 19th September 2017) Seedstars Dhaka, part of Seedstars […]
Read MoreNEW YORK, Sept. 19 (NsNewsWire) — New research developed jointly by the International Labour Organization (ILO)1 and the Walk Free Foundation2 , in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM)3 , has revealed the true scale of modern slavery around the world. The data, released during the United Nations General Assembly, shows that more than 40 million […]
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