Authorities in Bangladesh say five people have died in a fire that broke out at a factory manufacturing gas lighters near Bangladesh’s capital …
Bangladesh cuts working hours to save energy amid Middle East crisis
DHAKA, April 3 (Reuters) – Bangladesh has launched fresh measures to curb energy consumption, cutting office hours and trimming public spending as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global fuel …
Unlocking new sources of climate finance essential in Bangladesh: UNDP
Dhaka, April 1 — Resident Representative, UNDP Bangladesh Stefan Liller has said unlocking new sources of climate finance is essential in Bangladesh, a country on the frontlines of climate change.
Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh’s overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the …
Bangladesh considers partial online classes amid energy crisis
DHAKA, March 31 (Reuters) – Bangladesh is considering introducing partial online classes in schools as part of austerity measures to ease pressure from the global energy crisis and domestic …
Christians in Bangladesh demand public holiday for Easter Sunday
Members of Bangladesh’s Christian community formed a human chain in the capital on Tuesday, calling on the government to …
Around 57% Japanese firms plan expansion in Bangladesh: Jetro study
The survey shows that 56.9% of Japanese firms in Bangladesh intend to expand their business over the next one to two years …
NRBC working as a driving force for inclusive, ethical and sustainable finance in Bangladesh
With strong Shari’ah governance, transparency, and corporate responsibility, Islamic finance can help build a more resilient and equitable financial system—one that supports both economic growth and …
Bus falls into river while boarding ferry in Bangladesh, killing 24
The accident occurred Wednesday when the bus lost control approaching a ferry at Daulatdia, about 62 miles from Dhaka.
India’s JioStar terminates Bangladesh IPL cricket broadcast deal, letter shows
By Praveen Paramasivam and Ruma Paul CHENNAI/DHAKA, March 30 (Reuters) – Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s entertainment venture JioStar has terminated its broadcast deals in Bangladesh for the …