Conceding that the economy was facing numerous challenges, the Bangladesh government on Wednesday exuded hope of addressing them saying it saw the obstacles as opportunities …
We will address economic challenges: Bangladesh finance minister
Conceding that the economy was facing numerous challenges, the Bangladesh government on Wednesday exuded hope of addressing them saying it saw the obstacles as opportunities …
Muslim Cleric in Bangladesh Issues Fatwa Against Use of Facebook ‘Haha’ Emoji to Ridicule People
A Muslim cleric in Bangladesh has issued a fatwa or diktat saying using “haha” emoji of Facebook to ridicule people is haram (forbidden) in Islam.
Experts fear COVID catastrophe as positivity rate crosses 20% in Bangladesh
Public health experts have warned that the coronavirus pandemic in Bangladesh could take a catastrophic turn in the wake of a dramatic surge in COVID-19 infections throughout the country and in …
Report: Stronger private sector critical for Bangladesh to realize economic potential
The recommendations made in the report are well aligned with the priorities of the government’s 8th Five Year plan, says Salman F Rahman …
How the book business has actually grown the last 10 years in Bangladesh
Pathak Shomabesh has observed a gradual rise in book sales over time to up to 60% which was 30% from 1987 to 1996. Though readership has risen, but not enough compared to the size of the educated …
IFC: Reform private sector to realize economic potential of Bangladesh
For a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable growth, Bangladesh will need to diversify its export basket, the IFC says …
‘Bangladesh may face tough task to recover from corona crisis’
Although Bangladesh has managed the pandemic relatively well, its economic fallout was significant, according to a new World Bank Group report. The report released on Wednesday said the pandemic has …
Phase-III trial of Chinese jab in Bangladesh okayed
The Bangladesh government has given permission to a Chinese company to carry out the phase-III trial of its IMBCAMS Covid-19 vaccine here. Sources at the Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) sai …
Says World Bank Group’s Bangladesh pvt sector diagnostic report
The World Bank Group has recommended that the government should streamline the process for the non-readymade garment sectors along with extending the facilities which are only provided to the RMG …