Bangladesh's First Press News Agency
“There’s currently no plan at this point for Mr. Fernández‑Taranco to travel back to Bangladesh. He has been there before. He has been tasked by the Secretary‑General to be in contact with the Government and the opposition and he will continue with those efforts. But, at this point, like I said, there’s no travel to […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Feb. 18 (NsNewsWire) — Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee would be visiting Dhaka from 19-21 February 2015 on the occasion of the Shaheed Dibash and International Mother Language Day, on invitation from the Foreign Minister Mr. Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, MP. Her delegation would include Ministers of West Bengal, Members of Parliament, […]
Read MoreDHAKA, Feb. 17 (NsNewsWire) Robi Axiata Limited, a leading mobile phone operator of the country, has simplified its International Roaming Service. The company disclosed this development at a press conference held at a city hotel today. As part of the service simplification initiative, Robi now offers simple & affordable rates in 100 countries. Rather than […]
Read MoreBEIJING, Feb. 17 (Xinhuanet) — Pakistan has released 172 Indian fishermen, who were arrested for violating Pakistani territorial waters in the Arabian Sea. The Indian fishermen were held in a jail in Karachi, though it was unclear how long. A prison official said their release on Sunday was as a goodwill gesture, reports Xinhua. The […]
Read MoreXi made a tour in Shaanxi and extended festival greetings to people across the nation ahead of the Spring Festival. Xinhua photo
Read MoreBEIJING, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — A Silk Road Fund designed to finance the China-proposed “Belt and Road” initiatives is now active, the central bank said in a statement Monday. “The priority [of The Silk Road Fund Co. Ltd] is to seek investment opportunities and provide monetary services throughout the Belt and Road Initiatives,” according to […]
Read MoreXinhua Photo Caption: Photo taken on Feb. 14, 2015 shows a placard displayed by supporters of the ruling Bangladesh Awami League (AL) party during a protest against the countrywide non-stop blockade called by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s opposition alliance on Saturday announced another nationwide strike to press for a new general […]
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BEIJING, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — Senior Chinese leader Yu Zhengsheng urged religious groups to make doctrine interpretations “in line with the requirements of social development”. Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks Sunday at a meeting with representatives from various religious groups on behalf of the […]
Read MoreWellington, Feb. 16 (NsNewsWire) — Ireland have provided the first upset of the Cricket World Cup after their well-timed run chase saw them beat the West Indies by four wickets in Nelson. The West Indies, once a force in world cricket, batted first today and racked up 304-7, which looked a competitive score on a […]
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