One factory owner tells how coronavirus cancellations by UK brands have seen him struggle to pay wages …
Bangladesh dirty money fight complicated by coronavirus twist
The malpractice cost Bangladesh an average of $7.53 billion a year from 2008 through 2017, according to a March report by Global Financial Integrity, a Washington think tank. That represents …
Days after Galwan valley faceoff, China wooes Bangladesh, provides tariff exemption for 97% of exports from Dhaka
African Conference which took place this week in Indonesia, Chinese president Xi announced that China will grant duty free market access for Least Developed Countries (LDC) 97 per cent of the tariff …
Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza tests positive for Covid-19
Former Bangladesh captain and Member of Parliament Mashrafe Mortaza has tested postive for Covid-19 after two days of high fever.
Kuwait: New accomplices of Bangladeshi MP brought to justice
The indictment circles in the case of Bangladeshi MP, Mohammad Shahid Islam, charged with human trafficking and money laundering, are growing. Image Credit: Gulf News archive Abu Dhabi: The indictment …
China Grants Tariff Exemptions To 97% Of Bangladesh’s Imported Products
China has provided a huge trade boost to Bangladeshi businesses by granting duty-free access to a total of 97% of Bangladeshi imported products, effective July 1. Bangladesh’s For …
Italian fashion company commits to support Bangladesh during pandemic
An Italian fashion company, Teddy Group, commits to support Bangladesh during the coronavirus pandemic, saying that Bangladesh is a trusted partner.
Covid-19: NSU holds virtual conference on impacts, response in Bangladesh
The conference focused on five issues, including health and well-being, livelihood and business, education and skill development, agriculture and food security, and geopolitical relations …
Bangladesh Coal Plants Threaten World’s Largest Mangrove Forest
Crucially, Bangladesh was able to mitigate impact and save lives because of its robust emergency response system with early warnings and mass-evacuations. But coastal communities were also protected …
Virus fears fuel bicycle sales in congested Bangladesh cities
Dhaka commuters hitting the streets again after a months-long lockdown are opting for bikes to maintain social distancing — and discovering that pedal power is a way to beat the city’s notorious …