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Prof Yunus conferred Honorary Doctorate Degree by Japan's Soka University

Tokyo, May 30 -- In recognition of his lifelong work on microcredit, social business, and the empowerment of the poor, Chief Adviser Professor Yunus on Friday was conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degre... Read More


UN leaders commend Vietnam's active role, contributions

New York, May 30 -- United Nations leaders have lauded Vietnam's active engagement and constructive contributions across the organisation's key pillars while receiving Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, who... Read More


Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team loses to Chile in shootout after 2-2 draw

Rosario (Argentina), May 30 -- The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team suffered a 1-3 defeat in a shootout against Chile after a 2-2 draw over four quarters in their fourth match of the friendly Four Na... Read More


Manipur BJP awaits Central signal to form govt

Imphal, May 30 -- BJP MLAs are huddled in closed- door meetings amid speculation over the reinstatement of a popular government in Manipur. President's rule was imposed in Manipur on February 13, fo... Read More


Quang Ninh exhibition highlights evolution of "Ao Dai" throughout history

Quang Ninh, May 30 -- An exhibition featuring Ao Dai (Vietnam's traditional long dress) through historical periods opened at the Quang Ninh Museum in Ha Long city on May 29. The event marks major anni... Read More


Kyrgyz wrestler Uzur Dzhuzupbekov takes 1st place in Ulaanbaatar Open

Kyrgyzstan, May 30 -- Kyrgyz wrestler Uzur Dzhuzupbekov won first place of the Ulaanbaatar Open in the UWW Ranking Series on May 29. The athlete competed in the 97 kg weight category. In the first ro... Read More


School celebrates Vietnam-Mexico ties

Mexico City, May 30 -- The "Escuela Primaria Republica Socialista de Vietnam" (Socialist Republic of Vietnam High School), 40 km southeast of downtown Mexico City, held an event on May 29 to celebrate... Read More


T20 Blast begins with wins for Lancs & Sussex

London, May 30 -- This year's T20 Blast got under way with opening-night victories for troubled Lancashire Lightning and last season's semi-finalists Sussex Sharks. A day after the departure of head ... Read More


Prof Yunus urges Japan, its entrepreneurs to join hands in building 'New Bangladesh'

Dhaka, May 30 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus urged the Japanese government and entrepreneurs to extend their full support in building 'New Bangladesh', translating the dreams of millions of yout... Read More


Keep sufficient money in ATMs during Eid: Bangladesh Bank

Dhaka, May 30 -- Bangladesh Bank has directed all scheduled banks in the country to keep sufficient money in their ATM booths to make financial transactions smoothly during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha ho... Read More