DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — It was 50 years ago on the night of March 25, 1971, that Pakistan’s military launched a violent crackdown on the city of Dhaka, then part of East Pakistan, to quell a rising …
World Bank suspends finance for Bangladesh bridge on corruption allegations
World Bank decided it would not finance the Padma River bridge project in Bangladesh, until corruption allegations against a tender participant are resolved …
Pandemic delays Bangladesh becoming fifth Asian Tiger: Mustafa Kamal
Bangladesh would have emerged as the fifth Asian Tiger in the next five years if it had not suffered economic losses due to the coronavirus, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said today.
Aid workers struggle to reunite Rohingya children separated by deadly fire in Bangladesh
“We must ensure that any children who were separated from their families during the evacuation are reunited quickly,” said Snigdha Chakraborty.
Born in war, Bangladesh marks 50 years of independence
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Shafiqul Islam was studying business at Dhaka College in 1971 when a bloody and brutal war for independence ravaged Bangladesh. After undergoing guerrilla training in India, …
New Zealand clinch ODI series win against Bangladesh
CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand secured a series-clinching five-wicket win in the second one-day international against Bangladesh Tuesday after a string of fielding errors dashed the tourists’ hopes of …
Dividend limit set at 30pc for non-bank financial institutions
Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) will be able to declare the highest dividend of 30% for shareholders, with a maximum of 15% cash dividend.The Bangladesh Bank issued a circular in this regard …
Dividend limit set at 30pc for non-bank financial institutions
Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) will be able to declare the highest dividend of 30% for shareholders, with a maximum of 15% cash dividend.The Bangladesh Bank issued a circular in this regard …
Deal on importing hydropower from Nepal at final stage
Bangladesh, Nepal and India are at the final stage of confirming a deal that will allow Bangladesh to import hydropower from the Himalayan state, said Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday.
Hundreds missing after fire rips through Rohingya refugee camp near Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh
At least 15 people have been killed and 400 remain missing after a huge fire ripped through a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, the UN refugee agency said on Tuesday.Authorities are carrying out an …