Amid the rise in COVID-19 deaths and infections, the number of dengue cases are also seeing an uptick in the country, especially in Dhaka this month
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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Biman extends suspension of flights on 5 international routes till Dec 31
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Facebook to sue ‘facebook.com.bd’ domain in Bangladesh
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PM Hasina again warns of second Covid wave in Bangladesh
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The authorities reported over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases for the third straight day yesterday, raising concerns over the possible second wave of the COVID-19 outbreak in the winter
Bangladesh provides PPE to Nigeria marking Mujib Borsho
Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria Md Shameem Ahsan has handed over personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Nigerian government as a friendly gesture marking the Mujib Borsho
BCB assigns bodyguard for cricketer Shakib Al Hasan after death threats
Bangladesh Cricket Board has assigned an armed security guard for Shakib Al Hasan after the all-rounder received death threats on social media
