Bangladesh has seen a staggering 39 per cent surge in child marriages in disaster-prone and vulnerable coastal regions due to the climate crisis, according to a recent assessment.
Rain washes out second day of Bangladesh v NZ test in Mirpur
DHAKA, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Unrelenting rain prompted match officials to call off the entire second day’s play in the second test between Bangladesh and New Zealand on Thursday. Umpires waited until 2 p.m. (0800 GMT) before deciding play would not be possible …
Bangladesh’s rickshaw painting makes it to UNESCO’s cultural heritage list
The United Nations’ cultural agency, UNESCO, has recognized Bangladesh’s rickshaw and rickshaw painting as intangible cultural heritage, the country’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. A rickshaw pul
Met office forecasts rain in all 8 divisions in Bangladesh
Meteorology Department on Thursday forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers along with temporary gusty wind in all eight divisions of in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00am on
Mushfiqur Rahim: Michael Vaughan welcomes Bangladesh star to ‘exclusive club’ after ultra-rare dismissal
Michael Vaughan welcomes Bangladesh star to ‘exclusive club’ after ultra-rare dismissal – Mushfiqur is the first Test batter to be given out after handling the ball since former England captain Vaugha
Labour rights critical to growth, sustainability of Bangladesh RMG sector: Haas
United States ambassador to Peter Haas on Thursday said that his country looked forward to deepening work with the private sector and other stakeholders in to advance internationally recognised labour …
KSA keen to enhance trade with Bangladesh in food, energy, logistics, and manufacturing sectors : FBCCI
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is keen to strengthen trade ties with Bangladesh in several areas including food, energy, logistics, and manufacturing.Saudi entrepreneurs expressed their interest …
Bangladesh to continue support for UN Peacekeeping Agenda: Momen
Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has pledged that Bangladesh would continue supporting the seven priorities of the United Nations Secretary General’s Action for Peacekeeping …
Heart healer’s heart stops beating: Founder of cardiac care in Bangladesh departs
Bangladesh father of cardiology Professor Brigadier retd Abdul Malik who established the first cardiac unit in Bangladesh in 1970 passed away at 94 …
Bangladesh reeling at 149-8 after rare dismissal
Rahim became just the second batsman in test history to be dismissed for obstructing the field as Bangladesh were left reeling on 149-8 at tea on the first day of the second test against New Zealand …