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DHAKA, Aug. 22 (NsNewsWire) — WaterAid Bangladesh in association with Dhaka South City Corporation has launched another four public toilets in the city. These H&M Foundation funded toilets have been built at Bahdur Shah Park, Sayedabad Bus Terminal and Municipality Filling Station. Sayeed Khokon, Mayor, Dhaka South City Corporation has inaugurated these modern sanitation facilities […]
Read MoreThe ECB delegation left Dhaka on Saturday evening with its host hopeful of England’s tour of Bangladesh going ahead as scheduled in October. The delegation inspected venues in Mirpur, Chittagong and Fatullah, giving special attention to detail when looking at the venues and hotels in Mirpur and Chittagong, reports espncricketinfo. The three-member delegation also had […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) — Nearly six hours after a fire swept through Bangladesh’s largest market complex, fire crews have rescued 19 people who were trapped on the top floors. “We’ve rescued 19 people including those seven to eight people who were seen on rooftop seeking help,” said a fire department officer. The officer who […]
Read MoreANKARA, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — The Turkish parliament on Saturday approved the normalization deal reached with Israel last month, ending a six-year rift and paving the way for the restoration of full diplomatic ties, Daily Sabah reported. The parliament voted to approve the pact early on Saturday before it closed for a summer recess. Relations […]
Read MoreBy Michael Place RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 21 (NsNewsWire) — Usain Bolt declared himself “the greatest” after signing off on his Olympic career with a ninth gold medal here on Friday, reports Xinhua. The 29-year-old ran an electrifying final leg to anchor Jamaica’s second straight Olympic men’s 4x100m relay victory. The result gave Bolt his […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Aug. 18 (NsNewsWire) — Not everyone in the society is happy to let destiny take control of their life. The courageous and adventurous among us don’t shy away from challenging the accepted norms of the society in order to make their life more rewarding and meaningful. However, it involves a tremendous amount of self-belief […]
Read MoreBy Krishna N. Das and Serajul Quadir The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Bangladesh’s central bank have agreed to withdraw additional payment security measures put in place after one of the world’s biggest cyber heists, the theft of $81 million from Bangladesh Bank’s account at the Fed, two sources said, reports reuters. The […]
Read MoreBEIJING, Aug. 18 (NsNewsWire) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for steady advance of the country’s Belt and Road Initiative to benefit people along the routes. The Belt and Road Initiative should help promote policy coordination, infrastructure connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial integration and mutual understanding among the people, Xi said at a symposium […]
Read MoreWashington, D.C., Aug. 18 (NsNewsWire) — Business leader Selima Ahmad has joined the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) International Advisory Council, IRI announced today. “We’re privileged to add Ms. Ahmad to our International Advisory Council,” said IRI President Mark Green. “Her work empowering Bangladeshi women in business and public life makes her a welcome addition to […]
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