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February 21: International Mother Language Day
The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) was observed across the world on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. This year it is the 17th anniversary of IMLD. The observance of this day signifies importance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
IIIDEM Conducts Training on Election Management for SAARC Nations
The India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) has conducted training on Election Management of SAARC Countries. It was conducted by Election Commission of India (ECI) and sponsored by the Union Ministry of External Affairs with aim of promoting ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
18th Indo-Bangladesh Home Secretary level talks begin
The two-day 18th Indo-Bangladesh Home Secretary level talks between India and Bangladesh have started. The Indian delegation was present under the leadership of Home Secretary Shri Rajiv Mehrishi while that of Bangladesh is led by Senior Secretary, Ministry of Home ..
World Bank pledges $2 billion aid to Bangladesh to tackle climate change
The World Bank has pledged 2 billion US dollars aid package to Bangladesh to tackle climate change over the next three years. The aid package is part of the World Bank’s fund for the poorest countries. Bangladesh is extremely vulnerable ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Renowned Bangla writer Syed Shamsul Haq passes away
Syed Shamsul Haq, one of Bangladesh’s best known writers passed away 27 September 2016 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was 81 and was suffering from lung cancer. Mr. Haq’s literary life and career spread across genres and was known for equal ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
AIIB approves first loans for projects in four countries
The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved first set of loans totalling US 509 million dollars to finance projects in four countries viz. Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia and Tajikistan. These loans for the four projects were approved in Board ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Mahashangarh declared as the SAARC cultural capital for 2016-17
Mahasthangarh, the 3rd century BC archaeological site in Bogra, Bangladesh, has been declared as the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) cultural capital for the year 2016-17. As a SARRC cultural capital, the historic place will host festivals on ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Bangladesh Government gives nod to Reliance Power’s LNG-based plant
Bangladesh Government has given its in-principle approval to Anil Ambani-led Reliance Power’s first phase of the 3,000 MW LNG-based power plant at Meghnaghat in Narayanganj district. This approval has paved the way for the largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
ICC suspends Bangladesh bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny for illegal bowling action
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Bangladesh bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny for bowling with an illegal action with an immediate effect. They were suspended after independent assessments have found that their bowling actions of is illegal. Their ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Fazle Kabir appointed as Governor of Bangladesh’s Central Bank
Bangladesh Government has appointed Former Secretary of Finance Division Fazle Kabir as the new Governor of Bangladesh Bank, country’s central bank. He will succeeds Atiur Rahman who had resigned after taking moral responsibility over the cyber theft from the central ..