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The rising aspirations of Bangladeshi youth

Dhaka, Oct 09 (ANI): Economic growth in Bangladesh has historically been fuelled by the garment industry and this sector will continue to grow as China turns even more towards low-cost sources such as Bangladesh. The country's garment industry, has become the base of an economy that was once reliant on aid. Most of the people in this industry are young, both men and women. But of late there have been horrific accidents in the garment industry the most terrible of them being the Savar factory collapse in Dhaka in which more than 1100 people lost their lives, most of them young. Oct 9, 2013
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Deadly fire hits Bangladesh garment factory

A huge fire at a Bangladeshi factory whose workers were making clothes and fabrics for top Western labels has killed seven people in the latest disaster to blight the country's garment industry. Duration: 00:38 Oct 9, 2013
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Sonia Gandhi lays foundation stone of railway wheel factory in Rae Bareli

Raebareli, Oct 08 (ANI): Congress Chief, Sonia Gandhi, laid foundation stone of railway wheel factory in her parliamentary constituency, Rae Bareli, on Tuesday (October 08). The Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) and Indian Railways has signed a agreement to set up the country's largest forged wheel plant, which will produce 1,00,000 forged wheels per annum in the first phase. While interacting with the media persons she said that government has promised Food Security and by getting this revolutionary Bill passed they have fulfilled their promise. Oct 8, 2013
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Miss Universe Olivia Culpo's date with Tihar inmates

New Delhi, Oct 01 (ANI): Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, who is in India on a 10-day mission to create awareness on issues such as celebrating the birth of a girl child, women empowerment and AIDS awareness, visited the Tihar Jail recently. Olivia was not alone as she was accompanied by her friend and also the social activist, Sanjana Jon. They took a pledge along with the inmates to stop violence against women. Olivia seemed quite enthusiastic visiting the prison and said that this is the most beautiful prison she has ever seen. She was shown around and explained the functioning of the jail factory and the products manufactured by the inmates. She also enjoyed a cultural programme organized by the prison band 'Flying Souls'. We hope that you really enjoyed this visit Olivia!!! Oct 1, 2013
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It happens: Viswakarama Puja

Ranchi/Jalpaiguri, Sept 20,(ANI): Indians in eastern provinces of the country celebrated Hindu festival associated with worshipping of the god of engineering and architecture, Lord Viswakarama. Artisans, craftsmen, mechanics, welders, industrial or factory workers offered prayers to Vishwakarma to ensure smooth functioning of machine parts and their tools. In eastern Ranchi city of Jharkhand state, workers in an automobile factory refrained from using their machines and worshipped them along with photographs of Lord Viswakarma. Workers at a powerhouse station also kept aside their tools today and performed the Hindu rituals to appease their God of engineering. Meanwhile, it was a Thanks giving Day for elephants at the eastern Indian wildlife sanctuary. Captive elephants, used by the forest officials to supervise the area, enjoyed a royal treat at the Jaldapara Sanctuary in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal state. On the occasion of Vishwakarma puja, the jumbos got the much-awaited annual holiday. The day started with a special bathing session for these jumbos, who were then decorated by the mahouts with coloured cloths and by drawing floral designs on their heads. Lord Viswakarma is the presiding deity of all craftsmen and is regarded as the principle architect of the universe i Sep 20, 2013
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Leather exporters reap huge profits; quote competitive prices to international buyers

Kanpur, Sep 19 (ANI): Leather exporters in Kanpur earned huge profits in selling their products to European countries as fluctuating Indian Rupee helped them to reap huge profit, while they quoted competitive prices to international buyers. The exporters are working hard to complete their orders from various European nations who are their regular buyers. Factory owners are ensuring that they work around the clock to complete the orders on time and are leaving no stone unturned to strike deals with international buyers. Sep 19, 2013