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The final cook-off competition of the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) were held at Hackney City College in London on Monday. Chefs shortlisted from greater London and neighbouring areas participated in the event that was graced by the restaurant directors, celebrities, executive chefs and culinary teachers from colleges and universities. Speaking on the occasion, the guests said many of the ...

In January 2014 Bangladesh was the first country in South Asia to introduce any genetically modified (GM) food crop in the region. In little over four years’ time nearly a fifth of Bangladeshi brinjal farmers are now cultivating – Bt brinjal – a GM eggplant, making it one of the fastest adopted biotech crops ever, reports UNB.   After October, ...

Ankara, Aug 15 : Turkey announced Wednesday it is increasing tariffs on imports of certain U.S. products, escalating a feud with the United States that has helped trigger a currency crisis. In a decision announced in the Official Gazette, Ankara said it will impose extra tariffs on imports of products including rice, vehicles, alcohol, coal and cosmetics. Turkey’s Vice President ...

Seoul, Aug 8 : Samsung Electronics and its affiliated companies plan to spend $22 billion over the next three years on artificial intelligence, auto components and other future businesses. Samsung said Wednesday it will spend the sum, amounting to 25 trillion won, to hire artificial intelligence researchers, to be a global player in next generation telecoms technology and to boost ...

Beijing, Aug 6 : China has tightened controls on trading in its yuan to discourage speculators after a decline against the dollar amid a tariff dispute with Washington fueled fears of a damaging outflow of capital from the world’s second-largest economy. Traders must post a 20 percent deposit starting Monday for contracts to buy or sell yuan on a future ...

Photo: Ambassador of Afghanistan to Bangladesh Abdul Qayoom Malikzad with State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam. Dhaka, July 25 : Afghanistan has shown interest in importing quality products from Bangladesh including pharmaceuticals, readymade garments and other consumer goods. Newly appointed Ambassador of Afghanistan to Bangladesh Abdul Qayoom Malikzad met State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam at ...

India’s low-cost carrier IndiGo begins journey in Bangladesh Aug 1 Photo: Minister and Indian envoy with IndiGo officials at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on Wednesday. Dhaka, July 25 : Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla has said the increasing interest of their airlines on routes between Bangladesh and India is in tandem with the progress made by trade, ...

In a heart-warming gesture Asda teamed up with Birmingham Central Mosque in serving Iftari to the community and the needy In an endeavour to join the community during the holy month of Ramadan, Asda joined Birmingham Central Mosque as they opened their kitchen to the needy and homeless on the 24th of June. Volunteers from Asda and Birmingham Central Mosque ...

It is well known that Ramadan is an auspicious month where Muslims come together with the aim of reinforcing the pillars of Islam:  spiritual development, peace, generosity and charity. Keeping this very spirit in mind, Asda joined hands with Wembley Central Mosque to prepare food for the community and break the fast with them. Community members from across London joined ...

Eid is just around the corner and at Asda we know you are busy balancing the last few days of Ramadan and preparing for Eid to make it a memorable day for your family. From making the perfect Sheer Korma to marinating the meat for that delectable biryani, you must be running around putting in all the effort that goes ...