DHAKA (Reuters) – Bangladesh has approved a late-stage trial of a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd in the hope of being a priority recipient for the jab, the health …
‘Made in Bangladesh’ Review: A Quiet Power in Collective Efforts
Still, as Shimu’s efforts ramp up and appear increasingly futile, “Made in Bangladesh” acquires a quiet power. Made in Bangladesh Not rated. In Bengali, with subtitles. Running time: 1 hour 35 minutes …
Bangladesh makes progress in attaining SDGs
This was revealed at the launching of the Sustainable Development Goals Bangladesh Progress Report 2020 held at the NEC Conference Room in the city’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area Bangladesh has made …
ADB unveils 2021-2023 programme to address Covid-19 pandemic in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has programmed $5.9 billion firm and $5.2 billion standby project assistance for Bangladesh in 2021-2023, according to the new Country Operations Business Plan (COBP) …
Bangladesh asks for more Swiss investment
Bangladesh has asked for more investment from Switzerland in the country. During the maiden meeting with the new Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard at the state guest …
Bangladesh’s educational institutions to remain closed till October
Bangladesh has again extended the time of educational institutions closure amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Bangladesh’s Ministry of Education said Thursday in a statement that the government extended the …
Why Bangladesh Reaches out to China
Bangladesh has reached out to neighboring China for funding worth $6.4 billion for nine new infrastructure projects. Its outreach has triggered concern in New Delhi, prompting India’s Foreign …
Bangladesh should turn to endogenous development for economic recovery
Ever since the outbreak of coronavirus in March in the country, Bangladesh’s economy has been severely affected, particularly because of its overdependence on RMG sector exports and remittance …
Unilever Bangladesh gets new chairman
Lele succeeds Kamran Bakar, who served as Chairman of Unilever Bangladesh Ltd since 2012, says a press release. Lele joined Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) on …
Resumption of stone export by Bhutan to Bangladesh brings relief to many Indians
To facilitate the cross border trade without hampering own pandemic control restrictions, Bhutan has developed a 60 acre area dry port at Samtse with one side of it touching Indo-Bhutan border zero …