Cyclone Amphan was one of the worst cyclones to hit Bangladesh in modern times. But thanks to local action, many lives were saved.
Covid-19: Percentage of positive cases rising in Bangladesh with 2,635 new cases in 24 hours
In the last 24 hours, the country crossed the grim 63,000-mark in confirmed cases of coronavirus, with 2,635 people testing positive. The percentage of people testing positive for Covid-19 has also …
For Bangladesh’s Struggling Garment Workers, Hunger Is A Bigger Worry Than Pandemic
Many garment factories have reopened, but the coronavirus still affects global demand and orders remain canceled. “I need to work,” says one employee. “I’ll die of hunger before I die of this virus.” …
Rohit Sharma Recalls How Shikhar Dhawan Stunned Tamim Iqbal by Singing During India’s Tour of Bangladesh in 2015
Rohit narrated how Dhawan started singing loudly while standing at third slip and that took Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal by surprise …
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: Bangladesh reports 2,635 new COVID-19 cases, Pakistan’s confirmed cases top 90,000
A passenger with protective gear waits for his flight at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June 1, 2020. (Str/Xinhua) — Bangladesh reports 2,635 new COVID-19 cases, 35 …
Bangladesh garment factories launch COVID-19 testing lab for workers
A laboratory to test garment workers for coronavirus is opening in Bangladesh as manufacturers seek to stem the spread of COVID-19 in …
Rita’s sunflowers offer hope as communities adapt to climate change in Bangladesh
English News and Press Release on Bangladesh about Agriculture and Climate Change and Environment; published on 05 Jun 2020 by …
A 6% Growth Forecast Makes Bangladesh Outlier in Global Economy
Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest apparel exporter, sees economic growth of at least 6% this year, a pace that could make it an outlier in a world set to contract.
Bangladesh wins UN public service award
DHAKA, Bangladesh Bangladesh on Friday won the 2020 UN Public Service Award in the category of “developing a transparent and accountable public service” …
COVID Info Line: Enhancing Information Flows through Interactive Voice Response Technology in Bangladesh
English News and Press Release on Bangladesh about Health, Protection and Human Rights, Refugees and Epidemic; published on 05 Jun 2020 by IOM …