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Bangladesh's exports make a stunning rally in July

July, it seems, will go down the annals as the month in which the Bangladesh economy lifted the pall of gloom brought on by the global coronavirus pandemic

Bangladesh govt failed to distribute relief material properly: Economist

The Bangladesh government has failed to distribute relief material properly, claimed famous economist and labour rights activist MM Akash

Bangladesh underwater tunnel project progresses amid corona crisis; to improve regional connectivity

The work on the ambitious $1.2 bn underwater tunnel project in Bangladesh's Chattogram, aimed at boosting connectivity, seemed to be moving in the right direction with the completion of the left line of the section, amid the challenges posed by the coronavirus crisis, officials said on Monday

'Conspirators behind Mujib killing, Hasina rally attack still active'

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has urged every Bangladeshi to remain alert against the conspirators behind the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on August 15, 1975 and grenade attack at Sheikh Hasina's rally here on August 21, 2004

EU provides Tk 1 cr for flood victims in Bangladesh

The European Union (EU) has provided 100,000 euros, almost Tk 1 crore, aid that will directly benefit 25,000 people in flood-hit Bangladesh

Bay of Bengal low triggers mild heatwave sweeping Bangladesh

Parts of Bangladesh are experiencing sweltering heat amid a spell of dry weather at the peak of the monsoon season

Breaking records, remittance continues to beat all odds

Remittance continues to defy all expectations. It was supposed to take a massive hit due to the economic recession brought on by the global coronavirus pandemic, leaving one of the pillars of strength for the Bangladesh economy wobbling

Govt extends restrictions over COVID-19 till August 31

The government today issued an order extending its countrywide restrictions on public activities and movements until August 31 to contain spread of coronavirus

Anti-liberation forces behind killing of Bangabandhu: Bangladesh PM

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the nation to remember the assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Bangladesh gets $202 mn more from World Bank for food security project

The World Bank has approved $202 million in additional financing for Bangladesh's Modern Food Storage Facilities Project to increase the capacity of its national strategic grain reserves by 535,500 tons for 4.5 million households

21 cops suspended over killing of ex-Army officer in Bangladesh

At least 21 police personnel, including the in-charge of Baharchhara police outpost, have been suspended in connection with the killing of a retired Bangladesh Army officer, Deputy Inspector General, Chattogram Range, Khandaker Golam Faruq said on Sunday

Norway to provide $1.5m to support improved ship recycling in Bangladesh

Norway has committed approximately US$1.5 million (14 million Norwegian Kroner) to support improved ship recycling in Bangladesh

GE to provide advanced gas turbine technology for Bangladeshi power plant

General Electric has announced that it will be providing its advanced gas turbine technology upgrade Advanced Gas Path (AGP) for the upcoming Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Ltd's 718-megawatt (MW) combined cycle power plant in Meghnaghat in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi Muslims celebrate Eid-al-Adha amid COVID-19

Abiding by the recommended health advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Bangladeshi Muslims with the spirit of sacrifice on Saturday celebrated Eid-al-Adha, one of the two major festivals in the country, but refrained from traditional hugs, embraces and handshakes with each other

Awami League leader hacked to death in Bangladesh

A 48-year-old college professor and leader of the ruling Awami League party was hacked to death by some unidentified bike-borne miscreants at Tangail's Gopalpur area, the police said on Saturday