Bangladesh Trade Fair in Kuwait from May 24
The three-day Bangladesh Trade Fair Kuwait-2012 will kick off in Kuwait on May 24 next aiming to display locally manufactured products to strengthen bilateral trade between the two countries. The exposition, jointly organised by Kuwait-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KBCCI) and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) will be held [...]
Nominees and winners at the 84th Academy Awards (winners’ names in bold): Best picture: WINNER: The Artist The Descendants Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close The Help Hugo Midnight in Paris Moneyball The Tree of Life War Horse Actress: Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs Viola Davis, The Help Rooney Mara The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo WINNER: [...]
Continue reading …Gates Foundation Announces Winner of Inaugural Gates Vaccine Innovation Award
January 28, 2012 No Comment
Gates Foundation Announces Winner of Inaugural Gates Vaccine Innovation Award Dr. Asm Amjad Hossain of Bangladesh recognized for creative approach to improving immunization coverage Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Phone: +1.206.709.3400 Email: media@gatesfoundation.org SEATTLE—The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced the winner of the first Gates Vaccine Innovation Award. The announcement was made in [...]
Continue reading …At Davos, Will Asia Be Seen as the Solution to or the Victim of Global Economic Crisis?
January 27, 2012 No Comment
While many Asian nations have shown great resilience to the global economic crisis, the European slowdown is threatening their heavily export-dependent economies. January 25, 2012 By Véronique Salze-Lozac’h and Nina Merchant-Vega From January 25-29, the world’s most powerful leaders from the public and private sectors gather in the Swiss town of Davos to try to [...]
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On the eve of the Olympics, the British government will be hosting the biggest ever investment conference this summer. “The conference is open to all Bangladeshi businesses interested in opportunities in the UK,” the British High Commission in Dhaka said in a statement yesterday. The UK and Bangladesh enjoy a thriving business relationship. The UK [...]
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Wednesday, 16 November 2011 16:21 BY JOHN SOLTES NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM CRESSKILL – Vice President Joe Biden attended a $10,000-per-couple fundraising dinner Tuesday night, Nov. 15, in the small Bergen County town of Cresskill, N.J. The event, hosted by public-relations executive Michael Kempner, attracted 60 attendees and helped raise approximately $250,000 for the Obama Victory Fund, [...]
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N.J. Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness & Indo American Cultural Society Inc., Invite You to Homeland Security Conference for the South Asian Community “Securing our Communities” 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 8, 2011 Middlesex County College – Performing Arts Center, 2600 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08818 Please provide all of the required information to [...]
Continue reading …“Voice against Saudi Brutality” protest against the beheadings in Saudi Arabia
October 21, 2011 No Comment
The Bangladeshi community in and around the New York City area have gathered in protest against the recent executions performed on 8 Bangladeshi citizens. Bangladesh Chronicle staff members are present to live blog the event at our Twitter page. Here are some photographs of the event.
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With rich colors and fascinating characters, the images on display in McPherson College’s Fellowship Hall capture the lives of people whose homes are far from those of most area residents. Titled “Bangladesh: Colours of Culture and Context,” the exhibition is the latest to fill the college’s gallery. Comprised of more than 30 photographic prints and [...]
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