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Huawei boss warns telecoms sector could need overhaul

LIVE FROM HUAWEI GLOBAL ANALYST SUMMIT, SHENZHEN: Eric Xu, rotating CEO of Huawei, said that the telecoms industry – including both service providers and equipment vendors – is facing challenges driven by dissatisfaction of the status quo, reports http://www.mobileworldlive.com. And the executive was very measured in his selection of the world ‘challenges’. “Maybe I’m not that […]

India keen to develop ports in Africa, Bangladesh, Iran

New Delhi: Pursuing its proactive maritime policy, the government has expressed keenness to develop ports for various countries including Africa, Bangladesh and Iran, reports PTI. “During the recent summit of heads of African nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj expressed desire that India can join hands with various African nations for […]

LG and Good Neighbors Bangladesh launches `Special Cleaning and Mosquito Prevention Week’

DHAKA, April 12 (NsNewsWire) — Multinational electronics company LG and international NGO Good Neighbors Bangladesh have jointly launched ‘Special Cleaning and Mosquito Prevention Week’ in the city. Managing Director of LG Electronics Bangladesh Edward Kim has inaugurated the initiative at Mirpur Tuesday. Ward Commissioner Alhaz Mobasser Hossein Chowdhuri 7 no. ward, DNCC was also present […]

DHAKA, April 12 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh authorities have decided to heighten security in capital Dhaka and elsewhere the country as part of their efforts to ensure foolproof security for celebrating Bengali New Year, reports Xinhua. Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia told journalists Monday that stringent measures will be put in place to prevent any […]

Bangladesh tightens security ahead of Bengali New Year

DHAKA, April 12 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh authorities have decided to heighten security in capital Dhaka and elsewhere the country as part of their efforts to ensure foolproof security for celebrating Bengali New Year, reports Xinhua. Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia told journalists Monday that stringent measures will be put in place to prevent any […]

Bangladesh Receives $217 Million from World Bank to Increase Power Generation, Improve Efficiency

DHAKA, April 07 (NsNewsWire) — The government of Bangladesh today signed a $217 million financing agreement with the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to upgrade a unit in the Ghorashal power station, which will increase the unit’s existing electricity generation capacity by more than double. The Ghorashal Unit 4 Repowering Project will transform a […]

Chinese FM meets with Myanmar’s Suu Kyi

NAYPYIDAW, April 5 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday met with his Myanmar counterpart Aung San Suu Kyi here to discuss the development of bilateral relations shortly after the installation of Myanmar’s new government. During their meeting, Wang said that his official visit to Myanmar at the invitation of Suu Kyi immediately after […]

Xi eyes British royal family’s role in promoting China-UK friendship

BEIJING, April 6 (NsNewsWire) — President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that he expects the British royal family to continue to play an active role in promoting mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and British people, reports Xinhua. Xi told visiting British Prince Andrew that he was looking forward to a more solid foundation […]

Huawei ropes in superstar cricketer Shakib AlHasan as new brand ambassador

DHAKA, April 6 (NsNewsWire)– Huawei, global leading company in ICT and telecommunication solutions, has announced superstar cricketer Shakib Al Hasan’s appointment as its latest ambassador for the Chinese tech in Bangladesh, reports Xinhua. As one of the world’s top three smartphone manufacturers, which is looking to expand its reach further in Bangladesh, Huawei made the […]