The outbreak of Covid-19 will have devastating economic effects on least developed countries (LDCs) as economic activities have been slowed down significantly, said the International Chamber of …
Books were an essential part of life in Bangladesh before Covid-19. Will they bounce back?
Even before the publishing industry in Bangladesh was struck by the pandemic, it had been infected with “the virus of faith”, as murdered author Avijit Roy called the increasing religious extremism in …
S. Korea to restrict visas, flights from Pakistan, Bangladesh
The South Korean government said Sunday that it will strengthen visa and entry restrictions for those from Pakistan and Bangladesh from this week, as the country has recently reported a surge in novel …
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: Cases in Philippines exceed 30,000, Bangladesh reports 3,531 new cases
A man holding a child walks outside a street market in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 20, 2020. (Str/Xinhua) — Bangladesh reports 3,531 new COVID-19 cases, 39 more deaths; — COVID-19 cases in Philippines …
‘My life became a disaster movie’: the Bangladesh garment factory on the brink
One factory owner tells how coronavirus cancellations by UK brands have seen him struggle to pay wages …
Bangladesh dirty money fight complicated by coronavirus twist
The malpractice cost Bangladesh an average of $7.53 billion a year from 2008 through 2017, according to a March report by Global Financial Integrity, a Washington think tank. That represents …
Days after Galwan valley faceoff, China wooes Bangladesh, provides tariff exemption for 97% of exports from Dhaka
African Conference which took place this week in Indonesia, Chinese president Xi announced that China will grant duty free market access for Least Developed Countries (LDC) 97 per cent of the tariff …
Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza tests positive for Covid-19
Former Bangladesh captain and Member of Parliament Mashrafe Mortaza has tested postive for Covid-19 after two days of high fever.
Kuwait: New accomplices of Bangladeshi MP brought to justice
The indictment circles in the case of Bangladeshi MP, Mohammad Shahid Islam, charged with human trafficking and money laundering, are growing. Image Credit: Gulf News archive Abu Dhabi: The indictment …
China Grants Tariff Exemptions To 97% Of Bangladesh’s Imported Products
China has provided a huge trade boost to Bangladeshi businesses by granting duty-free access to a total of 97% of Bangladeshi imported products, effective July 1. Bangladesh’s For …