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Volunteers learn to make life-or-death difference in disaster

In April 2013, Redowan Ahmed Srabon, a university student, watched in shock as news of the Rana Plaza factory collapse broke on television. Instead of just following the TV updates, he took a bus from central Dhaka to the factory, on the city’s outskirts, where more than 1,100 workers died and 2,500 were injured. [caption id="attachment_18148" align="alignright" width="620"]volunteer Urban volunteers in Dhaka learn to use light equipment during three days of training. Photograph: Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme[/caption] Srabon, 22 at the time...

Study on EEZ by Indian institute in October

Indian scientists along with their Bangladeshi counterparts will study the waters in Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Bangladesh which they claimed will be the “first ever” study in the region. Goa-based National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), which has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dhaka University on various ocean research fronts, will take this historic cruise to the EEZ in October this year. india_nio-goa-india“We are going to have a major cruise in North Bay of Bengal within the EEZ of Bangladesh in Oc...

Iran nuclear agreement ‘reached’

A deal on limiting Iran’s nuclear programme in return for the lifting of sanctions has been reached at talks in Vienna, diplomats say. [caption id="attachment_18138" align="alignright" width="750"]iran_nuclear Palais Coburg, the venue for nuclear talks, is seen behind a street sign in Vienna, Austria, July 13, 2015. Iran and six world powers appeared close to a deal on Monday to give Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for limits on its nuclear programme, but Iranian officials said talks could run past their latest midnight deadline and success was not guaranteed....

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.
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