Md Abbas

Staff Reporter, The Daily Star

Budget support from WB, ADB: $1.1b loan likely by December

Bangladesh to utilise the fund to speed up reforms, stabilise reserves

5d ago

Bangladesh falls behind in rooftop solar race

Despite significant potential for rooftop solar energy, Bangladesh has lagged behind in development, while Vietnam has emerged as a regional leader in the sector.

5d ago

Bangladesh lags behind in rooftop solar race

Despite significant potential for rooftop solar energy, Bangladesh has lagged behind in development, while Vietnam has emerged as a regional leader in the sector

5d ago

World Bank points out myriad issues in healthcare

The World Bank has committed to giving Bangladesh $400 million for implementing the next five-year plan for the health sector, which is estimated to cost around $9 billion.

1w ago

Decision on new wage for RMG workers by April

The decision on whether to formulate another minimum wage for garment workers after making adjustments in line with inflation will be made by April next year.

1w ago

Govt decides to lift duties on rice imports

The government is set to import a substantial quantity of rice and withdraw import duties to boost stock.

2w ago

ACC chairman, 2 commissioners quit their jobs

Chairman and two commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission resigned yesterday.

3w ago

Rising temperatures pose a threat to maternal, reproductive health: study

Rising global temperatures pose a severe threat to maternal and reproductive health by increasing the risks of pregnancy complications and losses, according to a new study

3w ago
November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

Budget support from WB, ADB: $1.1b loan likely by December

Bangladesh to utilise the fund to speed up reforms, stabilise reserves

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

Bangladesh falls behind in rooftop solar race

Despite significant potential for rooftop solar energy, Bangladesh has lagged behind in development, while Vietnam has emerged as a regional leader in the sector.

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

Bangladesh lags behind in rooftop solar race

Despite significant potential for rooftop solar energy, Bangladesh has lagged behind in development, while Vietnam has emerged as a regional leader in the sector

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

World Bank points out myriad issues in healthcare

The World Bank has committed to giving Bangladesh $400 million for implementing the next five-year plan for the health sector, which is estimated to cost around $9 billion.

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

Decision on new wage for RMG workers by April

The decision on whether to formulate another minimum wage for garment workers after making adjustments in line with inflation will be made by April next year.

November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024

Govt decides to lift duties on rice imports

The government is set to import a substantial quantity of rice and withdraw import duties to boost stock.

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024

ACC chairman, 2 commissioners quit their jobs

Chairman and two commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission resigned yesterday.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Rising temperatures pose a threat to maternal, reproductive health: study

Rising global temperatures pose a severe threat to maternal and reproductive health by increasing the risks of pregnancy complications and losses, according to a new study

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

Italian Visa Appointments: Backlog leaves over 20,000 workers in limbo

Rashed Alam, a Bangladeshi expatriate worker in Oman, applied for an Italian visa appointment on May 11 after receiving the neulasta (work permit).

October 12, 2024
October 12, 2024

Price hike of essentials: Poor, middle class in a tight corner

Harunur Rashid, a retired government employee, was taken aback by the steep price rise of okra at the capital’s Karwan Bazar yesterday.