Bangladesh has opposed Indonesia's move to impose safeguard duty on apparel shipments to the country as such a measure would be inconsistent with the provisions of global agreements on safeguards, tariffs and trade
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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South Korea to provide $50m in budget support to Bangladesh
South Korea has agreed to provide $50 million in budget support to Bangladesh to help the country continue its fight against the coronavirus pandemic
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Momen contracts COVID-19
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 illness amid the coronavirus pandemic in Bangladesh
Bangladesh to get 68 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the Gavi by 2021
Bangladesh will get 68 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from the Gavi-- The Vaccine Alliance -- under the global arrangement called Covax facility within 2021
Bangladesh establishes diplomatic relations with Caribbean island state of Dominica
Bangladesh has established diplomatic relations with the Caribbean island state of Dominica, expecting cooperation in trade and commerce with the country that's witnessing rapid industrialisation
1,200 Rohingyas to be shifted to Bhasan Char in December
More than 1,200 Rohingyas from 500 families living in camps in Ukhia and Teknaf of Cox's Bazar will be shifted to Bhasan Char in the first week of December
Switzerland sees amazing potential in Bangladesh, eyes deeper economic ties
Switzerland wants to strengthen and widen its ties with Bangladesh to explore "amazing potential" together as Bangladesh is set to celebrate its 50 years of independence next year with Vision 2041 in place, says its envoy in Dhaka
Bangladesh national, a terror suspect, arrested in Singapore
Ahmed Faysal, 26, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested by Singapore authorities on the suspicion of planning terrorism-related activities, the Straits Times reported citing an official statement
Bangladesh court issues injunction against sale of Liberation War arms
The Bangladesh Supreme Court's High Court Division on Tuesday issued an injunction on the sale of firearms used during the country's Liberation War in 1971
'Mismanagement' mars COVID-19 sample collection, testing as Bangladesh sees cases surge
When the work to control the coronavirus outbreak should gain pace amid a rising trend in the number of infections and deaths in Bangladesh ahead of a possible second wave in winter, experts bemoan alarming mismanagement in sample collection and testing
Bangladesh PM Hasina orders cut in budget for overseas grass-farming lessons
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ordered a cut in funds for overseas training of officials on farming nutritious grass for cattle in a project
COVID-19 Vaccine: PM Hasina emphasises smooth supply, distribution in Bangladesh
As COVID-19 cases yesterday crossed the 4.5 lakh mark, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked officials concerned to prepare for theproper supply and distribution of the vaccine before it arrives in the country
Air pollution in Dhaka very alarming: High Court
The Bangladesh High Court yesterday observed that the present air pollution level in Dhaka was very alarming for all and the people's right to life, one of their fundamental rights, might be compromised if the pollution could not be controlled right now
What are the steps taken by Bangladesh for procuring COVID-19 vaccines?
Bangladesh has been in negotiations with almost all countries and companies – who have been developing COVID-19 vaccines – for procurement
Dhaka to seek OIC finance for Gambia’s legal battle over Rohingyas
Bangladesh is set to initiate a fund mobilization campaign to support Gambia’s legal battle against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the Rohingya genocide as OIC foreign ministers are due to meet this week in Niger
