Russia-Ukraine war

Find a way to end Russia-Ukraine war

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on all concerned to find ways to stop the Russia-Ukraine war while holding a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

All passengers of Russian military plane dead after crash: Belgorod region governor

74 including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were on board, says Russia's defence ministry

Australian Open / Russia's Medvedev, Ukraine's Yastremska in semifinals

Third seed Daniil Medvedev was forced to dig deep into his reserves to outlast Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the tightest of quarterfinals on Wednesday and reach the last four of the Australian Open for third time.

Russia and the economic consequences of war

After 22 months of invasion, let’s evaluate whether it was worth it or not for Russia to invade Ukraine.

Ukraine war affected 70pc of businesses

Nearly 70 percent of businesses in Bangladesh have been impacted due to price increases of raw materials and weak consumers demand, which are primarily attributed to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Black Sea grain deal must be upheld

Russia should consider the bigger picture of global food crisis and rejoin the deal

World hunger and the war in Ukraine

The end of the Black Sea Grain Initiative is indeed regrettable, but it is not the leading cause of hunger in the world.

Russia bombards Ukraine ports, threatens ships, jolting world grain markets

At least 27 civilians were reported hurt in the air strikes on the ports, which set buildings ablaze and damaged China's consulate in Odesa.

August 24, 2022
August 24, 2022

Trouble brewing for RMG exporters as orders fall

Apparel exporters in Bangladesh are feeling the pinch of a looming global recession, persisting higher inflation and dragging severe fallout of the Russia-Ukraine war as orders from international buyers have fallen. 

August 17, 2022
August 17, 2022

“Increased education, employment opportunities for Rohingyas not possible in Cox’s Bazar”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (August 17, 2022) reiterated her call to Myanmar to take back more than one million Rohingyas from their temporary shelter in Bangladesh.

August 9, 2022
August 9, 2022

Germany will lose over $265bn in added value by 2030 due to war, high energy prices

Germany's economy will lose more than 260 billion euros ($265 billion) in added value by 2030 due to the Ukraine war and high energy prices, spelling negative effects for the labour market, according to a study by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB).

August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022

Asian countries should work together to face Russian-Ukraine war fallout

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (August 7, 2022) said that South Asia, Southeast Asia and China could work together for economic progress by facing challenges caused by the Russia-Ukraine war.

August 3, 2022
August 3, 2022

Wheat prices may cool off in local market

The price of wheat in Bangladesh may come down as its export from Ukraine has resumed following an agreement with Russia.

July 22, 2022
July 22, 2022

Ukraine, Russia to sign deal to reopen grain ports, says Turkey

Russia and Ukraine will sign a deal on Friday to reopen Ukraine's Black Sea ports for grain exports, Turkey said, raising hopes that an international food crisis aggravated by Russia's invasion can be eased.

July 19, 2022
July 19, 2022

“War always causes sufferings for masses worldwide”, PM tells Indian Army chief  

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (July 19, 2022) denounced war, saying it always causes sufferings for the masses worldwide.

July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022

H&M says to wind down business in Russia

H&M (HMb.ST), the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said on Monday it had decided to wind down its business in Russia, joining a growing list of companies fully exiting the country.

July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022

Ukraine to begin football season in August

Ukraine will launch its new football season despite Russia's ongoing invasion, the country's sports minister said Monday.

July 8, 2022
July 8, 2022

Russia now India’s 2nd biggest crude oil supplier, replacing Saudi Arabia

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the United States and its allies have leaned on countries to buy less Russian oil in a bid to punish Moscow for its aggression.