The Awami League government ignored warnings by medical experts who publicly opposed any lifting of the lockdown.
Coronavirus fallout: poor planning pushed Bangladesh into disastrous situation, says TIB
Government’s lack of planning and coordination in tackling the coronavirus crisis has thrown the country into a disastrous situation, says a study by the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) …
Bangladesh police turn to yoga for stress relief
World Bangladesh police turn to yoga for stress relief. Posted . Over 200 Bangladeshi police officers attended a yoga session, organized by officials who are hoping yoga will boos …
Kuwait: Arrested Bangladesh MP had financial dealings with controversial lawmakers, former officer
Kuwaiti prosecutors’ investigation with Bangladeshi MP, Mohammad Shahid Islam, charged with human trafficking, money laundering, and exploiting his compatriot workers, revealed he had finanancial …
ADB supports rural road network expansion in Bangladesh
The additional funding will also supplement the government’s infrastructure spending to boost the local economy …
ADB grants $100m loan for rural road network expansion in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to expand the coverage of an ongoing rural road network improvement project in Bangladesh, connecting the rural population to …
Bangladesh lecturer charged over Facebook virus post
A Bangladesh university lecturer has been charged under controversial digital security … The virus has claimed the lives of a swathe of prominent Bangladeshis, including business tycoons, …
Kuwait takes a hard line on Bangladesh MP Shahid arrested on human trafficking charges
The Kuwaiti government has taken a hard line on Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul after arresting the Bangladeshi MP on charges of human trafficking and money laundering.
The Latest: Bangladesh confirms more than 3,000 new cases
Bangladesh reported 3,141 new cases and 32 more deaths from the coronavirus on Sunday, raising its total caseload to 87,520, including 1,171 fatalities. Nasima Sultana, additional director general of …
Asia Today: China sees 57 new cases, Bangladesh over 3,000
BEIJING (AP) — China on Sunday reported its biggest one-day jump in coronavirus cases in two months after closing the biggest wholesale food market in Beijing and locking down nearby …