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Real-life trial for oral cholera vaccine successful in BD

The first real-life trial of the oral cholera vaccine Shanchol has been deemed safe to use and viable for protection against the disease. Results reveal that severe life-threatening cases of cholera was reduced by nearly 40% among those vaccinated. Cholera a bacterial illness that typically enters the body through contaminated water or food. choleraThe study, published in The Lancet, examined the drug's effectiveness in urban Bangladesh where the disease is endemic. The findings represent a huge step toward controlling outbreaks and developing effect...

Airtel brings spl discount at Watercress Restaurant

Airtel Bangladesh Limited, the fastest growing telecom operator of the country has signed a corporate agreement with Watercress Restaurant. This corporate signing ceremony took place in Watercress Restaurant at Shanta Western Tower, Tejgaon, Dhaka. Airtel Watercress RestaurantThe members of Airtel favorites and the Airtel employees will be enjoying a flat 12% discount on all menus at Watercress Restaurant. Watercress Restaurant is a venture of Olive Tree Foods Limited which aims for fine dining with excellent se...

BD’s prospect of regional transportation hub bright

One of the easiest ways to boost sustainable growth is promoting regional economic integration that facilitates freer movement of goods, services and investment, helping to achieve regional developmental objectives by creating jobs, according to the editorial of the current ICCB News Bulletin of International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh released today. The geographical location between three major regions of Asia —South Asia, South East Asia and East Asia—provides a unique opportunity for Bangladesh to take advantage from cross-border movement of goods and services and investment flows.

Bangladesh Catholic Church vows to protect children

The Catholic Church in Bangladesh has launched a campaign to educate clergy, religious and laypeople into making its institutions safe and secure for children. The campaign by the Catholic Bishops’ Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace and Marist Brothers Bangladesh was launched at a national workshop titled “The Church is a safe and secure home” held in Dhaka July 7-11. church childrenParticipants came from seven Catholic dioceses across the country and included priests, nuns, brothers, schoolteachers, hostel directors and Holy ...

SJIBL EC meeting held

The 627th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) was held recently at head office of the bank. 527 EC JPGThe meeting was presided over by Alhaj Akkas Uddin Mollah, Chairman of the EC of the bank. The members of the committee discussed various issues relating to investment in different sectors. Among others Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. A. K. Azad, Directors Alhaj Engineer Md. Towhidur Rahman, Alhaj Mohiuddin Ahmed, Managing Director Mr. Farman R Chowdhury, Additional Managing Director Mr. Masih...

Robi brings SMS based Quiz Contest

Robi has recently launched an exclusive SMS based quiz contest. Winners of the quiz contest can watch “Poddo Patar Jol” exclusively with actor/actress of the movie. The campaign will continue till July 28 2015. Robi users need to subscribe with Amader Taroka News to start the quiz campaign. Just by sending START Q to 16235, Robi users can get daily update on Bangladeshi Celebrities, Media Print related news etc. The user needs to stay with the service during the campaign period to be considered as a contestant. Once Robi user subscribes to the Amader Tar...
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