The US health regulatory and research institute CDC has said it was willing to offer Bangladesh its expertise in fixing priority of potential COVID-19 vaccine recipients, fearing the issue to emerge as a “major challenge” in coming days
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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Bangladesh war-crimes prosecutor Rana Dasgupta calls for united stand against Islamists
Bangladesh war crimes prosecutor Rana Dasgupta has warned of "disastrous consequences" if the pro-liberation forces fail to take a united stand against the Islamists groups that have caused a stir by openly railing against the construction of a statue of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
ADB approves $50 million loan to Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $50 million loan to help restore the economic activities of microenterprises severely affected by coronavirus pandemic in Bangladesh
We’re beaten mercilessly, say Dhaka protesters
Until Sunday night, the sidewalks in front of the Jatiya Press Club in Bangladesh capital Dhaka were teeming with protesters pressing their demands for various causes, but since yesterday morning the area has been deserted
Bangladesh to revise textbook curriculum
The Bangladesh government is aiming to revise textbook curriculum and create technologically sound manpower to survive the upcoming fourth industrial revolution that will be driven by technology
Bangladesh a breakout star when it comes to using technology
Bangladesh is amongst a handful of countries that have been using digital technologies to transform its economy, said a recent study by the Fletcher School at Tufts University and Mastercard
Bangladesh PM for stronger international cooperation to mitigate Covid impact
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said stronger regional and international cooperation is necessary in the coming days for mitigating the impact of the pandemic and for the rebuilding phase
Bangladesh garment sector to lose $4b in EU if duty-free benefit ends
Bangladesh's garment exporters will lose $4 billion if the duty-free trade benefit for the country comes to an end in the European Union following its graduation to a developing nation, according to a new study
Rohingyas in Bhasan Char: Elated, eager to get to work
Abdul Hamid wants to stay on Bhasan Char until he gets to return to Myanmar
Sculpture fiasco: Jubo League, Chhatra League call countrywide protests
Bangladesh Awami Jubo League and Bangladesh Chhatra League are staging demonstrations across the country on Sunday protesting against the vandalism of an under-construction sculpture of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Kushtia
Three Bangladeshi companies make it to Forbes Asia 2020 list
Three Bangladeshi publicly traded companies - Square Pharmaceuticals, Renata and Fortune Shoes - have been listed in the Forbes ‘Asia’s Best Under a Billion 2020’ list
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina lauded for prudent, decisive step to relocate Rohingyas
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her "prudent and decisive" action to relocate Rohingyas to Bhashan Char
Work to serve the people: PM tells Border Guards Bangladesh
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday called on the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) to act always in service and out of love for the country and its people
Forbes adds three Bangladeshi companies to its Under A Billion list
American business magazine Forbes has added three Bangladeshi companies to its "Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion list"
Anti-Mujib statue procession in Dhaka dispersed by police
A procession of radical Islamists and "anti-Liberation War" activists, protesting against a proposed statue of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, in Dhaka on Friday was dispersed by a baton charge, police said
