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JU’s annual bird fair on Feb. 5

by Sharmin Rahman JU, Savar, Jan. 27 (NsNewsWire) — The 14th Jahangirnagar University or JU bird fair will be held on its campus on Febr. 5. Fair Convener Kamrul Hasan, also associate professor of the university’s Department of Zoology, confirmed NsNewsWire about the annual event aimed at raising awareness of bird conservation. JU Vice Chancellor […]

Bangladesh Adheres to “One China Policy”

DHAKA, Jan. 27 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh strongly adheres to the “One China Policy,” Bangladeshi state minister for foreign affairs said Tuesday, reports Xinhua. “We share with China the vision for maintaining peace and stability in the region. We work together in times of natural disasters and other difficulties in the spirit of humanitarianism and friendship,” […]

Bangladesh goes tough against mobile handsets imported through unauthorized channels

DHAKA, Jan. 27 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladeshi State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim has announced to go tough against illegally imported mobile handsets in order to protect the consumers from counterfeits. “We’ll launch a drive against illegally imported mobile handsets after ongoing bio-metric SIM registration process completes,” she said. Addressing a views-exchange meeting with […]

Integrated Risk Management Guidelines for Financial Institutions

DHAKA, Jan. 25 (NsNewsWire) — Considering the ongoing challenges arising from increased competition, introduction of new products and services and expansion of diversified financial businesses of Financial Institutions (FIs), Bangladesh Bank has already issued several guidelines and directives on risk management along with five core risk guidelines. The Integrated Risk Management Guidelines are prepared to […]

Rubel Hossain Dropped as Bangladesh Name Asia Cup, World T20 Squads

DHAKA, Jan. 24 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 25-man provisional squad on Thursday. All-rounder Ariful Haque is the new face in the mix, reports NDTV quoting bdnews24.com. The team will be in Khulna on Saturday before attending practice sessions in Chittagong on February 7 in their two-phase preparations. Rubel has been out […]

Xi concludes Middle East trip with promoted ties, cooperation

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday concluded a two-day state visit to Iran, the last leg of his three-nation visit to the Middle East to upgrade ties and boost cooperation. Xi discussed cooperation with leaders of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative […]

Monster winter storm kills at least 12 as it slams U.S. East Coast

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (NsNewsWire) — A massive winter storm has been clobbering the eastern region of the United States, forcing more cities along the East Coast to be shut down Saturday, leaving at least 12 people dead and stranding thousands on the roads and at airports, reports Xinhua. According to local weather services, Winter Storm […]

Veteran Bangladesh journalist leader Altaf Mahmood passes away

DHAKA, Jan. 24 (NsNewsWire) — President of a faction of Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists Altaf Mahmud died at Bangabandhu Sehikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Sunday morning at the age of about 65. Veteran Journalist Altaf Mahmud, executive editor of the Bangla daily Destiny, reportedly breathed his last at 8:40 am on Sunday at […]

ERICSSON TO SUPPORT ROBI’S NETWORK UPGRADATION

DHAKA, Jan. 22 (NsNewsWire) — Ericsson has recently signed a contract with Robi Axiata Limited (‘Robi’) to upgrade Robi’s network in Chittagong and Comilla regions. The agreement also makes way for the deployment substantial number of 3G/WCDMA sites in the same regions. This enhanced network strength is expected to help boost quality data service for […]