October2022
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PM Sheikh Hasina greets Rishi Sunak on becoming UK Prime Minister
Oct 26, 2022Rishi Sunak, MP, is the next prime minister of the United Kingdom, and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has congratulated him. “I, on behalf of the Government and People of Bangladesh, express the Heartiest Congratulations to Your... -
Sales at Alphabet and Microsoft slowed sharply
Oct 26, 2022Sales at the tech giants Alphabet and Microsoft have slowed sharply, adding to fears of a downturn in the economy. Alphabet, which owns Google and YouTube, said sales rose just 6% in the three months to... -
Novartis reported a 43 percent drop in net profits in Q3
Oct 26, 2022Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis reported a 43 percent drop in net profits in the third quarter to nearly $1.6 billion, weighed down by the cost of restructuring. The group’s turnover fell by four percent to $12.5... -
Philips to cut 4,000 jobs as another massive penalty for faulty sleep respirators pushed it into loss
Oct 26, 2022Dutch medical device manufacturer Philips said Monday it will cut 4,000 jobs as another massive penalty for faulty sleep respirators pushed it into loss. The 1.3-billion-euro ($1.28 billion) charge for the defective machines pushed the firm... -
559 million children currently exposed to high heatwave frequency, rising to all 2.02 billion children globally by 2050
Oct 26, 2022559 million children are currently exposed to high heatwave frequency*, according to new research from UNICEF. Further, 624 million children are exposed to one of three other high heat measures – high heatwave duration, high heatwave... -
Cholera outbreak in Haiti hits over 1,700 suspected cases –half of them children
Oct 26, 2022Since the onset of the cholera outbreak in Haiti, children below 14 years make up nearly half of the 1,700 suspected cases. Gang violence, fuel shortages and street blockades are hindering humanitarian access to safe water... -
OPPO holds 2-month carnival to celebrate 2nd anniversary of OPPO Service Day
Oct 26, 2022In order to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of OPPO Service Day and express gratitude for the support and companionship of users, OPPO is holding a 2-month carnival from October 01 to November 30, 2022. During this... -
Babuland holds seminar discussing the importance of children’s physical, social and psychological development
Oct 26, 2022Babuland recently held a seminar shedding light on the aftermaths of physical and mental stress imposed on children by contemporary urban lifestyles, and the importance of a stress-free childhood in ensuring a positive impact on children.... -
Training on innovative financial instruments for mobilizing greater investments towards climate action held in Habiganj
Oct 26, 2022A high-level training programme titled ‘Training on Innovative Financial Instruments for Climate Action’ was held at The Palace Luxury Resort, Habiganj recently. Economic Relations Division (ERD), Ministry of Finance and the Improved Coordination of International Climate... -
Daraz comes back with much-awaited biggest sale of the year campaign ‘11.11’
Oct 26, 2022Daraz Bangladesh is back with its iconic 11.11 campaign for the 5th consecutive time, running from November 11 – 21, 2022! Daraz presented the first glance of 11.11 2022, the biggest sale of the year, at...
