ALBAWABA Members of Bangladesh’s transgender hijra community, who have faced exclusion from other prayer services, have found solace in a newly established mosque in the Muslim-majority nation, …
Telenor keen to invest in preparing Bangladesh for AI: CEO
GP, itself using AI for operational efficiencies, and launching eight IoT (Internet of Things) products last year now eyes playing bigger roles in connecting people, businesses, factories and …
CAA, related rules brought to safeguard rights of minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, says fresh plea
New Delhi: The 2019 Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the subsequent rules have been brought to safeguard the right to life, liberty and dignity of persecuted non-Muslim minorities from Pakistan, …
Having the right glasses could boost earning power by a third, Bangladesh study shows
Researchers find that in low and middle-income countries owning spectacles can help people over 35 can increase their income …
Bangladesh power system gets dirtier on rapid coal use growth: Maguire
LITTLETON, Colorado, April 4 (Reuters) – Coal is on course to overtake natural gas as the primary source of electricity in Bangladesh, worsening regional emissions and complicating global efforts to …
‘Climate-resilient houses crucial against cyclones and natural disasters in coastal Bangladesh’
Climate experts have advocated for the adoption of “climate-resilient houses” as a crucial strategy for mitigating the damage inflicted by cyclones and climate change induced natural calamities. Under …
Energy price hikes makes clean energy compelling for Bangladesh
A brief survey of around 40 industries by the IEEFA indicates that the industry sector has significant untapped energy efficiency potential.
Bangladesh v Australia: third women’s T20 international – live
Australia can secure a series sweep with victory in the final T20 against Bangladesh. Join Martin Pegan for updates …
Senior citizens in Bangladesh are embracing smartphones
Bangladesh has witnessed a noticeable transformation in the mobile phone purchasing behaviour of individuals aged 50 and above. Historically, this demographic leaned towards conservatism regarding new …
Financial sector, fiscal policy reforms will help Bangladesh sustain strong growth: World Bank
It says urgent monetary reform and a single exchange rate regime will be critical to improve foreign exchange reserves and ease inflation …