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D8 summit: Bangladesh, Malaysia PMs bow out

November 18, 2012
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D8 summit: Bangladesh, Malaysia PMs bow out

Sources : Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Haseena Wajid has informed the government of her non-participation in a key summit on developing countries to be held in Pakistan later this month, sources said. Earlier reports suggested that the Bangladesh would be represented at the conference by Foreign Minister Dipu Moni, however, sources said her attendance also…

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Bangladesh ‘keen to join gas pipeline project’

May 27, 2012
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Bangladesh ‘keen to join gas pipeline project’

Bangladesh has approached the Asian Development Bank to join a four-nation gas pipeline project being funded by the bank. India and Pakistan have signed a gas sale purchase agreement with Turkmenistan last week. An official source said Bangladesh has written a letter to ADB showing interest to join the project. He said there is no…

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Bangladesh hotspot for Pakistani textile sector

April 30, 2012
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Bangladesh hotspot for Pakistani textile sector

Could be there one particular reason or multiple reasons for the Pakistani textile sector investing in Bangladesh – a country which has emerged as the second biggest exporter of apparel to the US. The number-1 reason is the rampant shortage of electricity and industrial gas, due to which units stay shut for long hours each…

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Jagjit Singh the Unparallel GURU of Ghazal and Geet deperted for final rest

October 10, 2011
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Jagjit Singh the Unparallel  GURU of Ghazal and Geet deperted for final rest

It’s an end of an era.The King of Ghazals Jagjit Singh succumbed to his injuries at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital. The 70 year old Singer had suffered a brain haemorrhage last month and had undergone two surgeries with over 80 albums and innumerable hit scores under his belt, he was awarded India’s third highest civilian honour,…

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3,500 companies exhibiting at Dubai GITEX .

October 10, 2011
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3,500 companies exhibiting at Dubai GITEX .

“GITEX is the lynchpin of the technology industry in the Middle East and a crucial event for the leading decision-makers who are either based in the region or looking to enter one of the fastest growing ICT markets in the world,” said Dubai WorldDubai World. DUBAI: More than 3,500 companies from 57 countries are showcasing…

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First Hajj flight with 503 pilgrims reaches Saudi Arabia

October 5, 2011
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The first Hajj flight kicked off on Thursday and the devotees reached Saudi Arabia safely, said a Biman Bangladesh press release. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister GM Quader inaugurated the Hajj flight at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thursday morning. The flight left at about 5:45am carrying 503 pilgrims aboard a Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet…

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Your window to any country in the world – Country Profile – Dialing Code – Online Visa Forms

September 21, 2011
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Obtaining a visa of any country, be it any of the 257 countries in the world, is no surely sometime a matter of concern for many of those people, who are un ware of the visa procedures or even finding the right place where they can get the visa application forms. Our team has worked…

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Pakistan First Haj flight on Oct 1

September 20, 2011
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Vaccination and training of pilgrims intending to perform Haj under government scheme started at the Haji Camp in Lahore on Monday. The first Haj flight would leave Lahore on Oct 1 at 3.45pm and some 38,000 pilgrims would leave Lahore for the holy pilgrimage this year, Ministry of Religious Affairs Additional Secretary Arshad Bhatti informed…

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Monsoon rains cause major problems in south Asian

September 17, 2011
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Monsoon rains cause major problems in south Asian

        16 million people have now been affected by flooding caused by heavy and sustained monsoon rains falling across south Asia. The floods have caused massive displacement of populations across Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Nepal and brought widespread destruction to homes, livelihoods and agricultural cropland. According to the government in Pakistan, five…

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Indian Writers Dominate DSC Literature Prize 2012 Longlist

September 16, 2011
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Indian Writers Dominate DSC Literature Prize  2012 Longlist

Literature today announced the 16-title longlist for the 2012 prize. The longlist for the prestigious $50,000 prize, which selects the finest writing from or focusing on South Asia, includes both established and debut writers, as well as three translated works. The longlist for the USD 50,000 award was chosen from 52 entries which were reviewed…

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for coordinated power and energy supply among the Saarc member countries.

September 15, 2011
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for coordinated power and energy supply among the Saarc member countries.

Hasina for coordinated energy supply among Saarc countries to tap the high potentiality of the region. The premier gave the call while inaugurating the 4th Saarc Energy Ministers’ Meeting at a city hotel on Thursday. Hasina said the South Asian economies are on ascendancy nowadays and Saarc member countries are gradually taking steps to unlock…

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Changing Export : Proposed Sub regional group within SAARC

September 14, 2011
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Changing Export  : Proposed Sub regional group within SAARC

The proposed sub regional group within SAARC that appeared in The Island on 24th August. What perhaps should be of concern to trade promoters in Sri Lanka and those who feel that regional trade remains important despite SAARC’s failure to deliver is that a sub regional movement may affect the overall concept of the eight…

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“Develop network with peers in Bangladesh”-Ambassador Akramul Qader urges expatriate doctors.

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and State Minister Mr. Akramul Qader attended the annual conference of Bangladesh Medical Association of North America, Louisiana chapter in Orleans, Louisiana and addressed a…

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Bangladesh opposes proposed dams in Meghalaya: Minister

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Meghalaya has made it clear that the dams which are to be built across the Myntdu and Umiew rivers would not have any negative impact…

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