US issues travel alert for Bangladesh over terrorism fears

DHAKA, Nov. 11 (NsNewsWire) — The US state department has issued a travel alert for Bangladesh, saying there is reliable information that terrorist attacks could occur against foreigners in the traditionally moderate South Asian country. Bangladesh has been rocked by a series of attacks this year claimed by Islamic extremists, including killings of secular bloggers […]

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BB governor urges NRBs for investment in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) — Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Atiur Rahman has urged the non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) to invest more in Bangladesh for making their investment secure and profitable with taking full advantage of all facilities. “We’re welcoming investment in different sectors particularly the upcoming hundred plus economic zones across the country,” BB Governor Dr. […]

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International community hails Xi-Ma meeting as inspiring event

BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) — The historic meeting between Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou in Singapore is an inspiring event and the high-level dialogue will be a powerful boost to relations between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, foreign government agencies and experts said. Amid intensive attention from across the globe, Xi and Ma […]

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Bangladesh crush Zimbabwe to seal 2-0 series win in 2nd ODI

DHAKA, Nov. 10 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh won the 2nd one-day international (ODI) by 58 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against Zimbabwe Monday night, reports Xinhua. The hosts sealed series as they had won the first match earlier. Batting first, the hosts set a target of 242 runs in their […]

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Newly-appointed BTRC chairman held meeting with TRNB members

DHAKA, Nov. 9  (NsNewsWire) — The newly appointed Chairman of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Dr. Shahjahan Mahmood Monday held a meeting with the members of the Telecom Reporters’ Network of Bangladesh (TRNB) at his office in the city. At the outset of the meeting, the BTRC chief was greeted with a flower bouquet by […]

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ICT Division, Robi, Huawei join hands for Women’s development through ICT

DHAKA, Nov. 9 (NsNewsWire) —  ICT Division of the Ministry of Posts & Telecommunications & Information Technology (MoPT&IT), the country’s second largest telecom operator Robi Axiata Limited and globally leading ICT solution provider Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited have agreed to join hands to undertake a joint initiative to work for the sustainable development of Bangladeshi […]

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The Telenor Board and Baksaas terminate consultancy agreement

Fornebu, Nov. 9 (NsNewsWire) — Former CEO Mr. Jon Fredrik Baksaas and the Board of Directors in Telenor Group have today reached a mutual agreement to terminate Baksaas’ consultancy agreement with the Board. Baksaas has also notified the Board that he will refrain from bonus payment for 2015. The decision is effective from today. “The […]

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