The spread of rumours and misinformation have created fears among the Rohingya about quarantine and isolation for COVID-19 cases and their contacts. As a result, many are avoiding health services and ... ( read original story ...)
ADB unveils 2021-2023 programme to address Covid-19 pandemic in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has programmed $5.9 billion firm and $5.2 billion standby project assistance for Bangladesh in 2021-2023, according to the new Country Operations Business Plan (COBP) ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh asks for more Swiss investment
Bangladesh has asked for more investment from Switzerland in the country. During the maiden meeting with the new Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard at the state guest ... ( read original story ...)
Why Bangladesh Reaches out to China
Bangladesh has reached out to neighboring China for funding worth $6.4 billion for nine new infrastructure projects. Its outreach has triggered concern in New Delhi, prompting India’s Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh’s educational institutions to remain closed till October
Bangladesh has again extended the time of educational institutions closure amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Bangladesh's Ministry of Education said Thursday in a statement that the government extended the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Boss you’ll see, just relax’ – The story of Pakistan’s spot-fixing scandal that shamed a sport
The text came through shortly before 10pm, on August 25, 2010: “Boss can we meet at 10.30 pls”. It was from Mazhar Majeed, an agent claiming to represent seven players in the Pakistan squad due at ... ( read original story ...)
The Pakistan super fan who’s ‘living the dream’ following his team
In the latest episode in our Fan Tales series, we meet a Pakistan super fan who's desperate for his country's cricket fans stand out. ( read original story ...)
Trolls flood social media in Pakistan amid virus lockdown
It was a music video meant to depict a young bride’s joy: Actress Saba Qamar, in a flowing white wedding gown with a golden hem, was twirled by the singer playing her groom ... ( read original story ...)
England’s Jason Roy to miss Pakistan T20 series with left side strain
England batsman Jason Roy will miss the T20 series with Pakistan after sustaining a left side strain. The 30-year-old Surrey top-order batsman was injured during training for the three-match series, ... ( read original story ...)
Side strain rules England opener Jason Roy out of T20 series with Pakistan
Jason Roy will miss the three matches but aiming to take part in matches against Australia next month ... ( read original story ...)