As many as 1,463 more Rohingyas have started their journey to Bhashan Char in Noakhali from the camps in Cox's Bazar on the second day in the third phase of relocation process
Bangladesh’s container depot fire; norms violated in cargo handling at Chittagong port
Industrial accidents are common in Bangladesh. Experts blame poor safety standards and lack of enforcement of norms and regulations. Garments factories, which account for the country’s most exports and employ over 4 million workers, often see deadly fire incidents.
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28 Indian fishermen detained for illegal intrusion in Bangladesh waters
Coast Guard of Mongla Sea Port on Friday detained at least 28 fishermen for illegally intruding into Bangladeshi territory in the Bay of Bengal
Bangladesh to outperform Asian peers in economic recovery
Bangladesh is likely to recover faster than its Asian peers from the COVID-19 fallout thanks to improving exports, growth in domestic consumption and remittance inflow, according to a study of Standard Chartered bank
Bangladesh schools to remain shut until Feb 14
Bangladesh has extended the shutdown of schools and educational institutions across the country, except for Kawmi madrasas, until Feb 14 amid the coronavirus pandemic
Foreign minister invites new US state secretary to Bangladesh
Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has invited new US Secretary of State Antony Antony Blinken to visit Bangladesh and attend the celebrations of the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the golden jubilee of the country's independence
Bangladesh MP jailed in Kuwait
A Kuwaiti court yesterday sentenced Bangladeshi lawmaker Kazi Shahidul Islam Papul and four others to four years in jail in a bribery case
Rohingya repatriation from Bangladesh: Talks with Myanmar on
Bangladesh continues its discussions with Myanmar with a friendly attitude, without engaging in any conflict, for the repatriation of Rohingyas and regional security and development, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday
Vaccination kicks off in Bangladesh, PM Hasina thanks India for 2 mn doses
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday thanked the government of India for the gift of two million doses of COVID-19 vaccine while virtually inaugurating the mass vaccination drive in the country
Bangladesh reports single-day rise of 528 Covid cases
Dhaka, Jan 27 (IANS) Bangladesh on Wednesday reported 528 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the tally to 533,444, while the country's death toll stood at 8,072 with 17 fresh fatalities, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said
Bangabandhu’s Idea of Secularism: It’s different from western concept
The best way to honour Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is building an egalitarian and secular Bangladesh where all will have equal access to opportunities, and religion will not be used for political purposes, two leading economists said yesterday
Momen: Bangladesh-Japan ties rock solid
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday described the Dhaka-Tokyo relationship as "rock solid," noting that Japan came out to help Bangladesh without reservation
TIB condemns another wrongful investigation by ACC
The Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has condemned and expressed deep concerns over another wrongful investigation done by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)
British envoy: It’s a big year for Bangladesh
This year is a big year for Bangladesh and also for the United Kingdom (UK) as a partner, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson has said, adding that they would hold a series of events to celebrate the remarkable success of Bangladesh
Bangladesh to priotise 16.9 mn people for COVID vaccine, says Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has outlined the government's plans for the mass vaccination campaign against the coronavirus in Bangladesh following the arrival of around 7 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from India
US climate envoy Kerry phones Bangladesh Foreign Minister Momen on climate issues
US special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry and Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen discussed cooperation to deal with climate issues on Tuesday over phone
