Bangladesh
2.31 lakh more eggs imported from India through Benapole
A shipment of 2.31 lakh eggs arrived from India via Benapole port at noon today, marking the latest import to help stabilise local egg prices.
Dhaka lodges strong protest over killing of 13-year-old girl by BSF
Bangladesh has lodged a formal protest to the Government of India over the killing of a 13-year-old Bangladeshi girl by the Border Security Force (BSF) of India
Benazir’s wife, 2 daughters evade ACC summons, seek 15 days’ time
Former IGP Benazir Ahmed's wife Zeeshan Mirza and their two daughters did not appear before Anti-Corruption Commission for questioning today as they have sought 15 days to appear before it
Recruitment in Malaysia: Syndicate siphons over $1b out of Bangladesh
When Malaysia resumed hiring Bangladeshis in August 2022 after a four-year hiatus, governments of the two countries agreed that a worker would have to spend just Tk 78,990 to get a job in the Southeast Asian country and fly there.
Petition filed with HC challenging Momen's holding office as minister
A Supreme Court lawyer today (September 5, 2022) filed a writ petition with the High Court challenging the legality of Abdul Momen's holding the offices of the foreign minister as well as a member of parliament for his “controversial comment”.
Khulna fuel traders strike demanding commission hike
Fuel oil traders of Khulna has been observing a 12-hour strike since morning in order to press home their three-point demand including increased commission and tank-lorry rents.
Unhr commissioner’s visit: Rights issues, Rohingyas to figure high
UN Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet will be focusing on human rights situation in Bangladesh, Rohingya crisis, and climate change during her four-day visit here that begins on August 14.
Bangladeshi individuals, Banks: Deposits with Swiss banks rise 55pc
Funds deposited by Bangladeshi citizens and banks with different Swiss banks witnessed a massive rise of 55 percent to 871 million Swiss francs (CHF), about Tk 8,266 crore, in 2021 compared to the previous year.
Services will need proof of income tax payment
People will require to submit the proof of submission of their income tax returns in order to get more than 40 types of services, including loans and trade licence, as the National Board of Revenue looks to raise more taxes.
Illegal health facilities: One of them even served embassies
Located in the capital’s upscale neighbourhood of Baridhara, Wahab Medical Practice has been making medical assessments of people travelling to western countries, says its website.
Covid may now spread even faster
Health officials warned yesterday of the possibility of Covid-19 transmission rising since the ongoing lockdown has been withdrawn for a week from today.
Home Trips During Eid: Crowds may help spread virus
Experts warn of worsening Covid-19 situation as thousands are leaving city areas in crowded vehicles to celebrate Eid in their village homes, ignoring social distancing and sometimes not wearing masks.
Bangladesh football: then and now
The passion is so high that they hoist the national flags of their teams on rooftops and engage in bitter arguments about their teams, like they once did during matches of country's two archrivals -- Abahani and Mohammedan.
A naturalist's letter to Dhaka parents
A narrow 50-meter creek running along a muddy road next to our house was a passage for fish and other aquatic animals.
Bangladesh 6th worst extreme weather-affected country
Bangladesh ranks sixth among the world’s top 10 countries most affected by extreme weather events in the last 20 years, according to the Global Climate Risk Index by think-tank Germanwatch. On an average, a total of 679.05 people died in 185 climatic events in Bangladesh within the period of 1996 to 2015.
PM accorded warm reception in Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is accorded a warm reception as she arrived Saudi Arabia on a four-day official visit to join the Arab Islamic-American (AIA) Summit at the invitation of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Alamdanga killing field could have more to say
The Pakistan army's killing field in Alamdanga of Chuadanga could be holding further proof of the brutality of the anti-liberation forces.