Sheikh Hasina’s government trims $471M from Akhaura-Sylhet track project that was to be built by Chinese state-owned company.
China Won’t Finance Bangladesh Rail Line after Dhaka Cuts Project Costs
Sheikh Hasina’s government trims $471M from Akhaura-Sylhet track project that was to be built by Chinese state-owned company.
Bangladesh is now among India’s top 5 export destinations
India’s exports to Bangladesh rose 46% on an annualised basis at $3.16 billion in January-March, securing it the fourth position after the US ($15.41 billion), China ($5.92 billion) and UAE ($5.34 bil …
Bangladesh COVID positivity rate surges past 15% again
After the positivity rate in daily counts dropped to 6 percent in mid-May following a nationwide lockdown, many hoped the second wave of COVID-19 is behind Bangladesh.
Korean envoy wants Covid vaccine for all foreign investors in Bangladesh
He hopes all foreign investors will be eligible for vaccination as soon as the vaccine supply becomes normal in the country …
More horses die as Bangladesh tourist town reels from Covid closures
Animal activists in Bangladesh have warned of a growing crisis among horses used for tourism during the country’s coronavirus lockdown, after owners said Wednesday that five more had died of …
Bangladesh extends COVID-19 restrictions
The Bangladeshi government has extended the countrywide COVID-19 restrictions on public movement and transport for a month from Thursday. The ongoing restrictions, which are to expire Wednesday …
Foreign Secretary: Bangladesh keen to expand ties with Asean countries
He sought support from Asean countries regarding Bangladesh’s application for becoming a sectoral dialogue partner …
Hasina: S Korea to help Bangladesh build a vaccine production facility
Bangladesh’s prime minister made the announcement while only 3.5 per cent of the country’s population got one dose against COVID-19. COVAX pledged to deliver a million new doses by August, …
Contour launches Bangladesh SME trade finance network
Blockchain trade finance initiative Contour has launched a domestic network in Bangladesh that will provide digital letters of credit (LCs) to SMEs in the country. Owned by eight shareholder banks – …