They believe Bangladesh’s media, particularly public broadcasters, played a major role in making people aware of the benefits of having fewer children, by pointing out that it helps parents take …
Bangladeshi lawmaker arrested and jailed in Kuwait
Bangladeshi lawmaker Mohammed Shahid Islam, arrested in Kuwait by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the country, was taken to jail late on Sunday, according to sources at Bangladesh’s …
BCB won’t take risk with Sri Lanka tour
By photo by BSS, Dhaka :The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is yet to finalize the Tigers tour in Sri Lanka for a bilateral series since the coronavirus situation in the country doesn’t improve …
Budgetary allocation for Bangladesh Parliament rises 3.87% in 2020-21 fiscal
The Parliament Commission has approved Tk 3.35 billion budget for Parliament to spend on its development and non-development segments for the 2020-21 fiscal year beginning from July 1.
Shumona made Bangladesh ambassador to Brunei
High commissioner designate Shumona is a career foreign service officer, belonging to the 17th batch of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Foreign Affairs cadre, reports UNB. In her diplomatic career, …
Bangladesh govt asks Kuwait about MP Shahid Islam’s arrest
The Bangladesh government has written to Kuwait seeking to know why Mohammad Shahid Islam, popularly known as Kazi Papul, has been arrested.
IPDC Finance donates Tk 2 crore to PM’sRelief and Welfare Fund
IPDC Finance Limited, the first ever private sector financial institution in Bangladesh, contributes Tk 2 crore to Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund. Chairman of IPDC Finance and former …
Study: Bangladesh’s power sector heading towards financial disaster
The study was released on Monday by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), which examines issues related to energy markets, trends and policies. It said Bangladesh already …
Kuwait arrests Bangladesh MP on charges of human trafficking, money laundering
The prosecution charged him with human trafficking, money laundering, and exploiting his compatriot workers after hearing testimonies of five Bangladeshis, who confirmed that they had paid amounts of …
Bangladesh police turn to yoga to boost health during pandemic
Sitting cross-legged on mats in a courtyard, dozens of Bangladesh policemen breathed in and out in sync as they took part in mass yoga sessions organised to boost their health during the coronavirus …