While countries around the world are in hot pursuit of a COVID-19 vaccine, with several currently in the final phase of clinical trials, Bangladesh remains far behind in the race as no desperate effort is visible from the government, experts observe
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 has urged US investors to set up COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing plants in Bangladesh to ensure its availability at lower cost for people of the country
Now train services to be normal in Bangladesh
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Nearly 76,000 Rohingya babies born in Bangladesh’s camps in three years
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Legendary Bangladesh freedom fighter CR Dutta dead
Legendary Bangladesh war veteran Chitta Ranjan Dutta, popularly known as CR Dutta, passed away on Tuesday
OPEC Fund approves $70m in loans to Bangladesh
The OPEC Fund for International Development or the OPEC Fund has provided a $70 million loan to Bangladesh to help fight the ongoing coronavirus crisis
No primary education completion exam this year in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh government has cancelled this year's Primary Education Completion (PEC) and equivalent exams due to the coronavirus pandemic
Bangladesh still in second spot in global apparel trade
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Bangladesh not ready to reopen schools in September as pandemic rages
The present COVID-19 situation in Bangladesh is not conducive for reopening schools, colleges and universities in September, according to education officials
Bangladesh plans to open antigen tests for COVID-19
Bangladesh has decided to open antigen tests for the COVID-19 illness in government hospitals on a limited scale and cut test fees for travellers
Bangladesh reminds employees not to speak to media without permission
No Bangladesh government employees will be allowed to speak to the media or publish statements, opinions or articles online without the permission of the head of the relevant department
Ziaur involved in Mujib killing, Khaleda in rally attack: PM Hasina
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina once again alleged that former Chief of Army Staff Ziaur Rahman was involved in the killing of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman while his wife Khaleda Zia was involved in 2004 Dhaka grenade attack
Bangladesh allows payment of fees for overseas webinar solutions, online study
Bangladesh Bank has allowed the payment of fees for overseas webinar solution services to conduct virtual meetings and release of foreign currency for online study abroad
