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3rd BIMSTEC summit 2014 held in Myanmar
The 3rd BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit held at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. About BIMSTEC summit 2014 Theme: “Partnership for Harmony and Prosperity”. Attended by:Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
South Africa won ICC Under-19 World Cup 2014
For the first time, South Africa won the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup by defeating two-time former champions Pakistan by six wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Man of the match – Mr. Corbin Borsch (South Africa) Player of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2014
Category: Sports Current Affairs
International Mother Language Day of Bangladesh 2014
International Mother Language Day (Bhasha Divas) observed across the world, with Bangladesh leading on February 21, 2014. Theme: “Local languages for global citizenship: spotlight on science”. Objective: To promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. The day assumes special ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
RBI nod needed for Hong Kong and Macau citizens to set up business in India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) included Hong Kong and Macau in the sensitive list of countries, along with Pakistan and China that will require its prior approval to set up business or related activities in India. This was done ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Sunil Gangopadhyay Awards 2012 & 2013
President Pranab Mukherjee bestowed the Sunil Gangopadhyay Memorial Award for Excellence in Bengali Literature for 2012 and 2013 upon eminent poet and litterateur Nirendranath Chakravarty and Sankha Ghosh at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata. The award was instituted in 2012 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Sheikh Hasina becomes Bangladesh PM for 3rd time
Awami League chief Ms Sheikh Hasina (66) sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh for the third time along with a 48-member cabinet. President Abdul Hamid administered the oaths of office and secrecy to Ms Hasina and her new cabinet ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2014
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News