New Delhi, India – Shima Akhter, 24, was in the middle of football practice when her friend stopped the session to break some news for her: Sheikh Hasina, the fugitive former prime minister of …
Britain’s anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq investigated over Bangladesh-linked property scandal
Britain’s anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq, who’s the niece of Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, may be forced to resign after it was revealed that she acquired a London …
Bangladesh Finance, 7 Ton Express partner to boost delivery efficiency
Bangladesh Finance PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 7 Ton Express Limited, a Bangladesh-based logistics and courier company, appointing it as its official delivery partner. Md …
Can AI fix Dhaka’s traffic chaos? Bangladesh police say results already visible
In April, Dhaka police introduced an AI-powered traffic monitoring system that links roadside cameras with software capable of automatically detecting traffic violations.
Bangladesh moving towards self-reliant energy system, green growth: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday, May 24, said Bangladesh is steadily moving towards clean energy, a green economy …
Bangladesh offers sweetened terms in offshore tender to tackle energy crunch
By Ruma Paul DHAKA, May 24 (Reuters) – Bangladesh launched an international tender on Sunday for oil and gas exploration in 26 offshore blocks in the Bay of Bengal, offering more attractive terms to …
Bangladesh calls for WHO inquiry as measles death toll tops 500
DHAKA: Bangladesh has asked the World Health Organisation (WHO) to conduct a preliminary inquiry about the country’s worsening measles situation that has left more than 500 children dead and many …
Deadly Measles Outbreak Sickens Thousands of Children in Bangladesh
The outbreak, with more than 8,000 confirmed cases and another 60,000 suspected infections, has prompted an emergency vaccination drive.
Bangladesh’s rare ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo becomes Eid sensation
A rare albino buffalo with flowing blond hair has become an unlikely celebrity in Bangladesh ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, drawing crowds of curious visitors who say the …
Bangladesh central bank unveils $4.9 billion in stimulus as growth slows
DHAKA, May 23 (Reuters) – Bangladesh’s central bank on Saturday announced a 600 billion taka ($5 billion) stimulus package to revive shuttered factories and support businesses as economic growth slows …