Officials in eastern Bangladesh say that landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed at least eight Rohingya refugees living in camps.
Eight killed in landslides at Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
By Ruma Paul DHAKA, July 6 (Reuters) – At least eight Rohingya Muslims, including women and children, were killed and several others injured early on Monday after heavy monsoon rains triggered …
Govt aims to fully digitalise Bangladesh as quickly as possible: Finance minister
Amir Khosru says expanding digital financial services will improve transparency, reduce costs and make public services more accessible.
The bKash revolution: How a fin-tech pioneer redefined financial inclusion in Bangladesh
Today, with nearly 84 million verified users, bKash serves approximately one percent of the global population, cementing its status as a symbol of trust and a cornerstone of the country’s digital …
The bKash revolution: How a fin-tech pioneer redefined financial inclusion in Bangladesh
Today, with nearly 84 million verified users, bKash serves approximately one percent of the global population, cementing its status as a symbol of trust and a cornerstone of the country’s digital …
Digital transformation key to transparency, efficiency in financial sector: Finance Minister
, July 6 — Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday underscored the need for rapid digitalisation of Bangladesh’s financial services, saying innovation and technology are …
Bare offices.Thin ranks: Bangladesh’s fringe parties fight for relevance
Behind Bangladesh’s dominant political parties, dozens of smaller organisations continue to struggle for relevance despite repeated electoral defeats. For many, survival has become a political project …
PM calls for action to cut emissions, boost Bangladesh’s carbon credits
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urges Bangladesh to develop an action plan for carbon emission reduction and to enhance carbon credit opportunities in the global market.
Pipe dreams: Bangladesh surfers chase waves at Asian Games
The headquarters of the Bangladesh Surf Girls and Boys Club is a weather-beaten white shack but, like the seemingly endless beach on which it sits, its members’ ambitions stretch far. The youngest …
Rights body says blasphemy charges being misused against minorities in Bangladesh
Dhaka: A leading minority rights organisation on Saturday warned of a terrifying pattern across Bangladesh, alleging that blasphemy accusations were being used as a weapon against …