Wrapping up today their four-day visit to Bangladesh, UNHCR Assistant High Commissioners for Protection and for Operations – Gillian Triggs and Raouf …
Opening a Bank Account in Bangladesh
We discuss the procedural requirements for opening a bank account in Bangladesh, including individual accounts and corporate bank accounts.
Cricket: Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman unlikely to play in IPL 2021 in UAE
Star Bangladesh cricketers Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman are set to miss the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, scheduled to be held in UAE in the September-October window. Both …
Bangladesh’s forex reserves reach over 45 bln USD in May
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves reached over 45 billion U.S. dollars by the end of May, Bangladesh’s Finance Ministry spokesman has said. Gazi Towhidul Islam, Bangladesh’s Finance Ministry …
Bangladesh remittances hit all-time high of nearly 23 bln USD
Bangladesh’s remittances hit an all-time high of nearly 23 billion U.S. dollars in July-May period of the current fiscal year 2020-21 ending this month. Bangladesh’s Finance Ministry spokesman Gazi …
Bangladesh puts Satkhira border areas on alert
The border areas of Satkhira district have been put on high alert in view of a surge in Covid-19 cases in neighbouring India. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been asked to step up vigil …
Poacher Suspected of Killing 70 Bengal Tigers Captured after 20 Years in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi police have arrested a notorious poacher wanted for 20 years and suspected of killing about 70 endangered Bengal tigers. Saidur Rahman, the local police chief, said that Habib Talukder – …
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the new hero of Bangladesh
Bangladesh all-rounder Miraz, who bowled his nation to its maiden series win over Sri Lanka across formats, hopes to improve as a batsman too.
Threat of Legal Action Chills Journalism in Bangladesh, Analysts Say
Bangladesh’s Digital Security Act is hastening the country’s decline in press freedom, with authorities using the legislation to jail journalists and others who are critical of the government and its …
Behind Bangladesh Accord’s Three-Month Extension, Bluesign CEO Steps Down: Short Takes
Bangladesh Accord’s last-minute three-month extension, “Unraveled” book captures sustainable fashion now and a CEO change at Bluesign.