China is hopeful of signing a free trade agreement with Bangladesh by 2026. A joint working group formed by the two countries has conducted a study for this purpose, said Yao Wen, the country’s …
Social media ‘a precarious place’ for LGBTQ people in Bangladesh, activists say
Transgender people in Bangladesh say social media platforms must do more to tackle hate speech, warning that an increase in transphobia online could threaten their safety in real life – and set back …
Beneath the surface, a toxic tide threatens Bangladesh’s water lifeline
By Mahadi Al Hasnat Imagine a mother in a rural village drawing water from a well with her pitcher. This seemingly ordinary water holds her family’s future — for drinking, cooking and bathing. But …
Bhutan King arrives in Assam’s Dhubri on his way back from Bangladesh
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who was on a state visit to Bangladesh, on Thursday, arrived in Assam’s Dhubri district on his way back to his country.
Bangladesh’s forex reserve goes down further
The gross foreign exchange reserve in Bangladesh, according to International Monetary Fund guidelines, dropped to $19.45 billion on Wednesday from that of $20.78 billion on February 29, according to …
High bad loans a ‘big threat’ to financial sector: BB
High amount of non-performing loans (NPLs) is a ‘big threat’ to the advancement of the country’s financial sector, Bangladesh Bank (BB) said in a report today.
Minister: 1, 333 more city and union land offices to be constructed across Bangladesh
An additional 1, 333 city and union land offices will be constructed across the country to bring revolutionary changes in land management in Bangladesh, Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda said on …
BAT Bangladesh holds 51st AGM
British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited (BAT Bangladesh) has approved a 100 per cent cash dividend per share for the year …
Pollution claims 272,000 lives annually in Bangladesh: World Bank
Air pollution, unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene, and lead exposure cause over 272,000 annual premature deaths in Bangladesh, a World Bank report has revealed.
Adolescent childbearing remains high in Bangladesh
There are too many adolescent mothers bearing children in Bangladesh, thanks to an uptick in child marriage, finds a government survey published this week. Currently, almost a fourth of newborns in …