“The Partnership for Women’s Employment will foster commitment, mutual learning and action by the companies around a variety of employer-supported strategies, policies and practices to boost women’s …
Scarred by prejudice and stigma, love is an elusive dream for Bangladesh’s Hijra community
According to Islam, while many developed countries have progressed in recognising and legitimising queer relationships, Bangladesh lags behind due to the lack of legal framework regarding Hijra …
Meghalaya urges Indian govt for closer border fencing alignment with Bangladesh
The Indian state of Meghalaya has requested the central government to allow the construction of fencing nearer to the zero line of the India-Bangladesh border, reports The Meghalayan. Deputy Chief …
Private sector joins IFC, EU, and MCCI to boost women’s employment in Bangladesh
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), in collaboration with the European Union-funded Accelerating Climate Smart & Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS) program and the Metropolitan …
Future of Bangladesh-India partnership lies in efficient multimodal connectivity: Pranay Verma
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has said the future of Bangladesh-India partnership lies in efficient multimodal connectivity encompassing road, rail, inland waterways, and coastal …
Old photo of Bangladesh police raid on cannabis farm misleadingly linked to ruling party
An old photo of a cannabis farm raided by Bangladesh police in 2020 has resurfaced in social media posts that altered the image to include a signboard falsely linking the site to the ruling Awami …
Shakib out of Bangladesh’s white-ball squads with eye condition; Mahmudullah back in T20I side
Shakib Al Hasan ‘s eye condition has kept him out of Bangladesh’s ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka. However on the same day that the selectors announced the squads …
Maintaining private sector credit growth biggest challenge: DCCI president
DCCI president said Bangladesh aims to become a trillion-dollar economy by 2030, necessitating a growth of two and a half times the economy’s size. Overcoming this challenge requires significant effor …
Bangladesh recall Mahmudullah, Taijul for Sri Lanka T20Is
DHAKA: Bangladesh on Tuesday recalled batsman Mahmudullah Riyad and Taijul Islam to their Twenty20 international squad for the three-match series against Sri Lanka in March. Former captain Mahmudullah …
Jostling with eye condition, feisty Shakib Al Hasan hits fastest fifty of Bangladesh Premier League 2024
Shakib Al Hasan tormented the Khulna Tigers in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 match on Tuesday, February 13. Playing for the Rangpur Riders, Shakib showed what he is capable of when at his …