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China rejects Britain’s “moral duty” to Hong Kong

BEIJING, Dec. 4 (NsNewsWire) — China has rejected Britain’s “moral duty” to Hong Kong, adding some British lawmakers’ attempts to meddle in China’s internal affairs is “not acceptable” and “doomed to fail.” “Britain has no sovereignty over, no governance of, and no superintendence over Hong Kong since Hong Kong returned to China in 1997,” Foreign […]

Cricketer Phillip Hughes laid to rest in hometown

MACKSVILLE, Australia (NsNewsWire) — The funeral for cricketer Phillip Hughes turned into a celebration of his life on Wednesday despite the grief and sorrow still evident from his death. Australia captain Michael Clarke and the rest of the test squad were joined by former and current players from around the world, and friends and relatives […]

Bangladesh, Malaysia ink four deals

Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 4 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh and Malaysia have inked four agreements. Dhaka and Kuala Lumpur singed the agreements Wednesday in the presence of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak in Putra Jaya. The agreements aimed at easing visa requirements and bolstering more cooperation in tourism, cultural exchanges and […]

Screening of Timeless Gitanjali in Agartala, Tripura

DHAKA, Dec. 3 (NsNewsWire) — Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre, in association with the Department of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism, Government of Tripura is screening the documentary “Timeless Gitanjali” directed by Dr. Chanchal Khan, eminent Tagore singer and researcher of Bangladesh, in Agartala on December 04, 2014. The screening will be followed by rendition of […]

This Is What Happens When You Drink 10 Cans Of Soda Per Day for One Month

It’s not news that soda is bad for us. But it is jarring to witness the physical effects drinking too much of it has on our waistlines. George Prior, 50, has guinea-pigged his body to do just that, reports Yahoo health. Following in the body-hacking footsteps of Morgan Spurlock — the “Super Size Me” filmmaker […]

Two senior Chinese officials removed from office

BEIJING, Dec. 3 (NsNewsWire) — Two senior Chinese officials have been removed from office for “serious discipline and law violations.” They are Zhu Mingguo, chair of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and Sui Fengfu, deputy head of the Standing Committee of the Heilongjiang Provincial People’s Congress, which was confirmed […]

Robi Career Carnival held at Islamic University of Technology (IUT)‏

DHAKA, Dec. 2 (NsNewsWire) — Robi Axiata Limited, one of the leading mobile phone operators has organized a day long program named “Robi Career Carnival” at Islamic University of Technology (IUT) today. Robi organized this program to make the students of IUT aware of the career opportunities available with the company and the industry at […]

Airtel launches 3G services in Habiganj

Dhaka, Dec 2 (NsNewsWire) –Airtel Bangladesh Limited, the fastest growing telecom operator in Bangladesh, has launched its 3G services in Habiganj with a colorful festive rally on Monday. Airtel thrives to deliver best in class 3G services for its valued customers of Bangladesh. The company has been relentlessly expanding its 3G network throughout the country. […]

Taijul debut hat-trick seals 5-0 win

DHAKA, Dec. 2 (NsNewsWire) — Taijul Islam’s hat-trick, the first by an ODI debutant, spun Zimbabwe out for 128 and spurred Bangladesh to their second 5-0 series win. The home side won with 25.3 overs and five wickets to spare, with Mahmudullah and Sabbir Rahman unbeaten on 51 and 13 respectively, reports ESPNcricketinfo. Bangladesh’s spin […]