‘Bangladesh group’ against amicable ties with Pakistan: Nisar

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Sunday said a ‘group’ in Bangladesh is averse to restoration of amicable atmosphere between the people of Pakistan and Bangladesh, reports geo tv. In a statement issued here, the Interior Minister said it is high time the thirst ended now for taking revenge against anyone, ‘who is […]

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Bangladesh on high alert after 2 opposition leaders executed

NEW DELHI, Nov. 23 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh was on high alert Monday after executing two opposition leaders for war crimes during the country’s 1971 independence war, despite threats of violence by their supporters and international concerns that the legal proceedings were flawed, reports AP. A reporter was shot and wounded Sunday after covering the funeral […]

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IIM Ahmedabad invites Bangladeshi applicants for its MBA Programme

DHAKA, Nov. 23 (NsNewsWire) — The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad offers the opportunity for international students to pursue MBA under its flagship Post Graduate Programme. IIM, Ahmedabad is an internationally renowned business school, consistently ranked amongst the highest in the world. 2.         IIM, Ahmedabad has decided to offer 43 of its Post Graduate […]

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Pakistan shows concern at Bangladesh’s executions

ISLAMABAD, Nov. 22 (NsNewsWire) — Pakistan on Sunday expressed deep concerns at the executions of two opposition leaders over alleged war crimes during the country’s war of independence in 1971. Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid, secretary general of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami party, and Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, a leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), were hanged in a […]

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NEW ADB LOAN TO SUPPORT FURTHER BANGLADESH CAPITAL MARKET REFORMS

DHAKA, Nov. 22 (NsNewsWire)  — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Bangladesh today signed agreements for $250 million in loans to help Bangladesh continue capital market reforms which should boost private investment and support the country’s drive to achieve middle-income status by 2021. Saifuddin Ahmed, Joint Secretary, Economic Relations Division (ERD), and […]

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Centre of Excellence for Bangladesh Apparel Industry receives accreditation

DHAKA, Nov. 22 (NsNewsWire) — The Centre of Excellence for Bangladesh Apparel Industry (CEBAI) has received accreditation as a Registered Training Organization (RTO) from the Bangladesh Technical Education Board, the statutory authority for quality assurance and certification for Technical and Vocational Education and Training. CEBAI was established through a joint effort of ILO, the Bangladesh […]

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IS calls Bangladesh new battleground

DHAKA, Nov. 22 (NsNewsWire) — In the latest edition of the militant group’s online propaganda magazine, IS calls for strategic expansion to Bangladesh or as it refers to the country ” Bengal”, reports The Hindu. The Islamic State (IS) militant group has warned that it is preparing for fresh attacks in Bangladesh “to rise and […]

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Nehal Ahmed appointed new Head of Communications in Grameenphone

DHAKA, Nov. 22 (NsNewsWire) — Nehal Ahmed, currently Marketing Director of Grameenphone, has been appointed new Head of Communications, as of December 1st. Nehal succeeds Marcus Adaktusson, who will be joining Telenor Group as VP Communications, Region Asia.   Nehal has worked at Grameenphone for a little over a year as Marketing Director.   Previously, […]

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Bangladesh boosts security as ex-minister, lawmaker hanged for 1971 war crimes

DHAKA, Nov.22 (Xinhua) — Bangladesh in the early hours of Sunday executed two opposition leaders convicted of war crimes during the country’s war of independence in 1971 amid tight security. Senior Jail Super of Dhaka Central Jail Jahangir Kabir told journalists that “The executions were carried out at 12:55 a.m. (local time).” He made the […]

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