Bangladesh's First Press News Agency
BEIJING, Sept. 9 (NsNewsWire) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang commended Tuesday the country’s 15 million teachers for their contribution to China’s development, two days ahead of the National Teachers’ Day, reports Xinhua. In a meeting with model urban and rural teachers, Li said China’s advancement in all economic and social sectors were in part thanks […]
Read MoreLOS ANGELES, Sept. 9 (NsNewsWire) — A British Airways plane caught fire during takeoff on a runway in Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon, said local aviation authority. The Airways flight 2276 heading for London’s Gatwick Airport was scheduled to take off about 4 p.m. Pacific time (2300 GMT) and its left engine caught fire at […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Sept. 9 (NsNewsWire) — The Central Government has decided, on humanitarian considerations, to exempt Bangladeshi and Pakistani nationals belonging to minority communities who have entered into India on or before 31st December, 2014 from the relevant provisions of rules and order made under the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 and the Foreigners Act, […]
Read MoreNervous, pale and sleep deprived, Bangladesh blogger Shammi Haque describes living in constant fear after four of her colleagues were hacked to death this year by suspected Islamists. A social activist, feminist and atheist writer, Haque rarely ventures outside her home in the capital and receives 24-hour police protection, fearful of being next on the […]
Read MoreChina’s statistics authority on Monday lowered the country’s growth rate for 2014 to 7.3 percent based on its preliminary verification.
Read MoreBEIJING, Sept. 7 (NsNewsWire) — The international community has lauded Chinese President Xi Jinping’s speech at the Sept. 3 V-Day parade on Tian’anmen Square in the heart of Beijing, saying that Xi’s speech highlighted China’s dedication to maintaining peace and stability. Many overseas leaders and experts believe that Xi’s speech shows China’s willingness to continuously […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Sept. 7 (NsNewsWire) — The International Infrastructure Summit 2015 is about to kick off on 9th September, Wednesday, 2015 at The Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka, sponsored by edotco Bangladesh Co. Ltd. The theme for this year’s forum, ‘Infrastructure Technology & Innovations’ will focus on carving the path to transform Dhaka into the Center of […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Bangladesh – Bangladesh’s first comic strip featuring a young lesbian discovering her sexuality has been launched in the capital to raise awareness of the plight of gays in the conservative Muslim-majority nation. Boys of Bangladesh, the country’s largest gay rights group, organized the launch on Saturday night, September 6, of “Dhee”, the Bengali word […]
Read MoreA white woman who sued a sperm bank after she was accidentally impregnated with the sperm of a black donor had her lawsuit thrown out on Thursday by an Illinois judge, the Chicago Tribune reports. Jennifer Cramblett made national headlines last year when she filed a lawsuit against Midwest Sperm Bank after an alleged number […]
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