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In Bangladesh, ‘Floating Farms’ Overcome Monsoon Rains

DHAKA, Nov. 22 (NsNewsWire) — During the monsoon rains in northwest Bangladesh, swollen rivers can flood villages for months at a time. For the rural poor who rely on agriculture, there is no way to make money. But now some people are building small floating farms, where they grow vegetables and raise animals, right on […]

Nisha Biswal Travels to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Switzerland

Washington, Nov. 22 (NsNewsWire) — U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal will travel to New Delhi, India for internal consultations and bilateral meetings. She will then travel to Kathmandu, Nepal where she will represent the United States as an observer state at the 18th Annual South Asian Association […]

Bangladesh beats Zimbabwe by 87 runs in 1st ODI

DHAKA, Nov. 21 (NsNewsWire) — Riding on 101 runs from all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh set a fighting target of 281 runs in which Mushfiqur Rahim and Sabbir Ahmed contributed 65 runs and 44 runs respectively. In response, Zimbabwe scored 194 runs losing all the 10 wickets in 42.1 overs. The hosts clinched the 87-run […]

Iran firm buys US-made helicopters despite international sanctions

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (NsNewsWire) — An Iranian company on Thursday displayed four brand new U.S.-made helicopters it purchased through third parties, offering them as proof that the country could evade international sanctions over its disputed nuclear program. The display of the R-44 helicopters came during an air exhibition in Kish Island, in the Persian Gulf. […]

English ‘soulmates’ die just 10 minutes apart after lifetime of love

London, Nov. 21 (NsNewsWire) — A devoted English couple died just 10 minutes apart after a 65-year romance that started in their teen years. In their final days, Harry and Mavis Stevenson had been living in St. Werburgh’s House Care Home in Derby because she had fallen ill and they could not stand being apart. […]

Bangladesh elected vice-chair of Intergovernmental Council of IPDC

DHAKA, Nov. 21 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh has been elected Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC). The election took place in the opening session of the 29th IPDC Intergovernmental Council (IGC) in UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Thursday. Bangladesh previously was a member of the Council during […]

Bangladeshi artist set to win Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation awards

DHAKA, Nov. 20 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladeshi artist Naeem Mohaiemen stands the chance to win People’s Choice Award worth $10,000 at Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation Signature Art Prize 2014. The APB Foundation Signature Art Prize 2014 Finalists Exhibition, featuring artworks shortlisted for the region’s premier juried contemporary art award, has opened to the public on […]

Media accreditation process for ICC World Cup 2015 closes tomorrow

London, Nov. 20 (NsNewsWire) — The media accreditation process for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 closes (tomorrow) Friday. This is a multi-stage online process that can be completed by clicking here. According to a statement of the ICC, the online application process is not the ICC Online Media Zone, and you cannot apply for […]

ICC says Bangladesh and Zimbabwe chase prized ODI rankings points

London, Nov. 20 (NsNewsWire) — ICC Thursday said Bangladesh and Zimbabwe have the opportunity to gain vital rankings points when they go head to head in five One-Day Internationals (ODIs), starting on Friday in Chittagong. In a press statement, ICC also said that ninth-placed Bangladesh currently holds an 11-point lead over Elton Chigumbura’s charges, and […]