By photo by This file photo shows waves of Rohingyas fleeing on foot to Bangladesh in an unprecedented exodus following a deadly military crackdown in their homeland in Myanmar in 2017. Staff Reporter …
Salman: Bangladesh-India ties deeper than presumed
Hosted by the outgoing Indian High Commissioner Riva Ganguly Das, the event was attended by more than a dozen top executives from Indian brands …
2 held in Bangladesh with 13 lakh yaba pills, largest such shipment this year
Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion arrested two persons and seized 13 lakh yaba pills or amphetamines, reportedly the largest such shipment this year.
Envoy: Bangladesh, Australia need to work to tap post-Covid opportunities
Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Jeremy Bruer has said Bangladesh and Australia need to redouble their efforts to ensure that the two countries can take advantage of new opportunities in …
Bangladesh Has an Ambitious Climate Plan. A $2 Billion Loan Could Give it a Start.
(Bloomberg) — Low-lying Bangladesh—home to 160 million people and the world’s largest river delta system—is particularly vulnerable to climate change as rainfall patterns are disrupted and sea levels …
Millions flee their homes as flooding hits one third of Bangladesh
Millions have been forced to flee their homes in Bangladesh because of floods triggered by monsoon rains.The flooding, which has affected almost one-third of the country, shows no sign of abating due …
Bangladesh sees spike in boat sales as residents struggle to stay afloat
1 / 4 Several boats line a 100-year-old traditional market which is held every Friday in Bangladesh’s southern district of Pirojpur. Located along the banks of the Sandhya river in Atghar, Pirojpur, …
Japanese companies very keen on Bangladesh: envoy
The Bangladesh government needs to take good care of Japanese companies operating here to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) from the island country as many business entities are waiting to …
‘Leveraging technology to pave way for new normal in Bangladesh’
We are now riding through the most challenging times in our collective living memory. As cities begin to start moving in the new normal, businesses need to innovate and realign priorities to help …
Covid-19 Infection Rate Among Slum Dwellers in Bangladesh is Only 6%
When the pandemic first hit the country in March, the biggest threat were millions of the readymade garment (RMG) workers and slum dwellers in Dhaka.