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Panic as Bangladesh feel two consecutive tremors after fresh Nepal earthquake

DHAKA, April 26 (NsNewsWire) — Two consecutive light tremors on Sunday afternoon again sparked widespread panic across Bangladesh with scores of people reported injured in stampedes while trying to escape from their residences and offices. The first tremor shook different parts of the country at about 1:12 p.m. local time for about 1 minute shortly […]

Death toll rises to 1,910 after 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastates Nepal

Kathmandu, April 26 (NsNewsWire) — A powerful earthquake struck Nepal Saturday, killing hundreds of people across a swath of four countries as the violently shaking earth collapsed houses, leveled centuries-old temples and triggered avalanches on Mt. Everest. It was the worst temblor to hit the poor South Asian nation in over 80 years. At least […]

Strong earthquake hits Bangladesh, no damage reported

DHAKA, April 25 (NsNewsWire) — The strong earthquake in Nepal, measuring 7.5 magnitude on the Richter scale, also shook Bangladesh on Saturday afternoon, but no damage has been reported.The quake felt in Bangladesh capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country, reportés Xinhua. A meteorologist of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department ( BMD) told Xinhua that […]

Bangladesh beat Pakistan to win lone T20

DHAKA, April 24 (NsNewsWire)– Banhladesh beat Pakistan by seven wickets to win the lone Twenty20 international in Dhaka on Friday. Bangladesh, chasing 141 to win, finished on 143 for three.

EU expresses concern over RMG workplace safety

DHAKÀ, April 24 (NsNewsWire) –European Union has cautioned of revisiting its duty-free quota for Bangladesh if poor workplace safety for workers continue in the country. “Another tragedy or even just the continuation of today’s poor working condition could also force the EU to revisit Everything But Arms (EBA),” Cecilia Malmström, the EU’s trade commissioner said […]

Bangladesh missions receive 10000 requests for workers

DHAKA, April 23 (NsNewsWire) — The Bangladesh missions have received 10,000 job orders for the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers to the Kingdom, the country’s Ambassador Golam Moshi told Arab News on Wednesday. Moshi said the flood of job orders came following the Kingdom’s announcement to issue work visas to Bangladeshi workers last Monday. The new […]

Bird flu spreads to 16 U.S. states: USDA

WASHINGTON, April 23 (NsNewsWire) — A highly pathogenic form of avian flu called H5N2 is spreading in much of the western and midwestern United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Wednesday. Since mid-December 2014, cases in wild birds, turkeys and chicken have been reported in 16 states, including Arkansas, California, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, […]

US urges for level playing field for city polls

DHAKA, April 22 (NsNewsWire) — The United States has urged the Bangladeshi law enforcers to to permit free expression and association during the election campaign, to protect candidates against political violence, and to prosecute those who violate the law. Marie Harf, spokesperson to U.S. Department of State in April 21 daily press briefing, said, “I […]

Bangladesh eye rise in ODI rankings

DHAKA, April 22 (NsNewsWire) — With one eye on the ICC ODI rankings, Bangladesh spin bowling coach Ruwan Kalpage hinted that they are unlikely to tinker with their winning combination for the third and final ODI against Pakistan. He also stressed that gaining automatic qualification for the 2017 Champions Trophy and the 2019 World Cup […]