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New India-Bangladesh MoU to expand ‘Border Haats’

The agreement signed in October 2010 between India and Bangladesh for setting up ‘Border Haats’ expired in 2013, but four such markets continue to operate and six more are likely to come up soon. Indian and Bangladeshi officials say that a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to operate ‘Border Haats’ would be signed by this year-end or early next year. The ‘Border Haats’ are aimed at creating a traditional system of marketing local produce borderhaat-112through local markets in local currency or on a barter ...

Killing spree on tigers in Sundarbans

Wildlife killings are not new, but a recent study has taken a deeper view in understanding why people still kill animals. Specifically focusing on the declining population of the Bangladesh tigers, the study highlighted the typologies of tiger killers, shedding a better light to manipulate their behaviors and decrease the killing spree. Led by Samia Saif of the University of Kent in Canterbury, United Kingdom, the research tried tigerto explore the reasons behind the Bangladesh tiger killings. Employing a qualitative research ap...

Robi, InterCloud to jointly work on OTT solutions

Robi Axiata Limited and InterCloud Limited (a concern of Novo group) have recently signed an agreement to jointly work on various Over-The-Top (OTT) projects with the aim of facilitating smooth transition of its subscribers to digital lifestyle. Robi’s immediate past Managing Director and CEO, Supun Weerasinghe and InterCloud’s pr-pictureManaging Director, Syed Moinul Haq signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations 30th October 2016 at the Robi Corporate Office. Mahtab Uddin Ahmed has succeeded Sup...

Bangladesh mulls buying Chevron’s local assets

Bangladesh is considering buying Chevron Corp's (CVX.N) interest in three natural gas fields in the country, worth an estimated $2 billion, two senior government officials said, as Dhaka looks to secure the supply of a critical source of energy. Chevron, the second-largest U.S.-based oil producer, said in October last year that it plans to sell about $10 billion of assets by 2017 amid a prolonged slump in energy prices. Chevron recently said it is in discussions about the potential sale of three fields it operates in the northeast of Bangladesh.

500 drinking water fountains with public toilets in city

Mohammad Sayeed Khokon, Honorable Mayor, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) announced that 500 drinking water fountains to be set up in important places of the city along with modern public toilets. He said this while inaugurating two more public toilets in Osmani Uddyan. WaterAid Bangladesh and H&M Foundation in association with Dhaka South City Corporation has launched these public toilets yesterday. Mr. Johan Frisell, Ambassador, Embassy of Sweden and Dr Md Khairul Islam, Country Director, WaterAid Bangladesh were also present in the inauguration ceremony. This visually stunning, female and disabled friendly public toilet at this historically significant location of the city are expected to offer visitors with comfort and convenience. These modern

4th Leathertech Expo from November 3

 A three-day long international exhibition on machinery, components, chemicals & accessories for leather, footwear and leather goods will begin at International Convention City, Bashundara on November 3, 2016 to display the global and local technology. The 4th edition of the exposition styled “Leathertech Bangladesh- 2016” is being organized by ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd at Hall No. 3, 4 and 5 at International Convention City, Bashundara. The fair will remain open from 11:00am to 7:00pm every day for all. Some 250 exhibitors from Bangladesh, China, India, Turkey, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Italy, Singapore, Japan, Germany, UK, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea will showcase machinery for tanning
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