Bangladesh has reportedly dropped its plea to the US to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) deal – because it is not ready to meet demands on areas including workers’ rights. The Bangladeshi government …
Bangladesh’s 35 MW Spectra Solar Park comes online
Another utility scale solar power plant has come online in Bangladesh as the government presses ahead with an ambition to generate 10% of the nation’s electricity from renewables. The 35 MW Spectra …
Culture of Misogyny and Toxic Masculinity Driving Sexual Violence in Bangladesh
Bangladeshi citizens took to the streets, outraged by the reports of gruesome gang rapes and sexual violence that were taking place in the country. According to Ain O Salish Kendra, a Bangladeshi …
Covid-19 vaccine to arrive in Bangladesh by January 25
All of the 5 million vaccines in the first consignment will be distributed among the population as the first dose …
Emon ruled out from Bangladesh squad
Uncapped top order batsman Parvez Hossain Emon has been ruled out from Bangladesh preliminary ODI squad for the three-match home series against West Indies. The left-handed batsman has been suffering …
IFFI: Bangladesh is ‘Country in Focus’
The ‘Country in Focus’ is a special segment that recognizes the cinematic excellence and contributions of the country. 4. Sincerely Yours, Dhaka by NuhashHumayun, Syed Ahmed Shawki, Rahat Rahman Joy, …
Bangladesh COVID-19 cases rise to 523,302
(Xinhua) — Bangladesh reported 849 new COVID-19 cases and 22 new deaths on Monday, making the tally at 523,302 and death toll at 7,803, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The …
LafargeHolcim enters aggregate business
Stocks of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh, a multinational cement maker listed with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), rose 9.80 per cent yesterday on news that it made a foray into the aggregate business.
Five abducted Bangladeshis return from Yemen
Five Bangladeshi nationals, who were arrested by the Houti Coast Guard on February last year, returned from Yemen.The rescued Bangladeshis – Mohammed Yousuf, Mohammad Alauddin, Mohammed Alamgir, …
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 22 deaths, 692 new cases in 24hrs
Bangladesh has logged 22 deaths and 692 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning. With the new cases, the total number of cases surged to 521,382 according to a press release …