World Bank approves $1.05 billion to Bangladesh for jobs, economic recovery

The Press release issued by the World Bank on Friday quoted the Country Director for Bhutan and Bangladesh Mercy Tembon that these projects will help the economy in bouncing back by creating more and better jobs and promoting direct private investment in specialized economic zones. The first project worth dollar 500 million called Private Investment … Read more

Whatsapp rectified after users report issues with messaging app

Around 11:00 pm, outrages were reported in India, US, Europe and other parts of the world. Many users complained that they cannot see when their contacts were last online, while others were unable to adjust their security settings.   As is often the case, many people flocked to Twitter when WhatsApp went down.  Facebook’s WhatsApp messaging service … Read more

In almost a decade, Bob Dylan releases first original album

Legendary US folk singer Bob Dylan releases his first album of original songs in eight years Friday with the ten-track “Rough and Rowdy Ways.” Dylan’s 39th studio album features a 17-minute ballad about the assassination of John F Kennedy, as well as a tribute to American electric bluesman Jimmy Reed. “Rough and Rowdy Ways” is … Read more

Attempts made to give mischievous interpretation to PM’s remarks; unnecessary controversy created to lower morale of soldiers: Govt.

In a statement, the government said: Prime Minister was clear that India would respond firmly to any attempts to transgress the Line of Actual Control (LAC). In fact, he specifically emphasized that in contrast to the past neglect of such challenges, Indian forces now decisively counter any violations of LAC. The APM was also informed … Read more