Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated the Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2021, a yearly event of booklovers and publishers, in the capital.
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Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih arrives in Dhaka
Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday morning to attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh’s independence.
Birth centenary: President, PM pay homage to Bangabandhu
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
WHO-EU Medicines Agency meet on AstraZeneca vaccine Tuesday
Health officials from the UN and the European Union will meet with top executives of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Tuesday to discuss Astra-Zeneca vaccine.
Solar projects on water could come at a cost to environment
After spanning agricultural lands, obscuring wastelands, and adorning a handful of rooftops, the panels are now dropping anchors on water bodies.
Each Upazila to get community eyecare centre: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the government will set up community vision centres in all Upazilas across the country in phases.
Royal family says Harry, Meghan racism charges ‘concerning’
Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that allegations of racism made earlier this week by Prince Harry and Meghan were “concerning” and would be addressed privately by the royal family.
The Case for 12-year transition period for graduating LDCs
The LDCs have upped the ante on their request at the WTO that LDC-specific support measures must be extended for a period of 12 years for those countries graduating from the LDC category
Historic 7th March: PM pays homage to Bangabandhu
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the historic March 7.
Dhaka cool towards security coop with Washington
Bangladesh has conveyed to the US it’s giving much focus on overall economic growth of the country and showed no interest in security aspects of the Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS).
Bangladesh now has a total of 111.7 million voters: EC
The number of voters in Bangladesh has now increased to 11.17 crore (111.7 million) following the inclusion of some 19 lakh (1.9 million) fresh voters in the last one year.
61-day ban on BD delicacy hilsa catching, transport begins
A two-month government ban on catching, selling, hoarding and transporting hilsa began on Sunday midnight with a view to boost its production.
7 dead, 15 hurt as two buses collide in Sylhet
At least seven people were killed and 15 others injured as two buses collided head-on on Sylhet-Dhaka Highway in Rashidpur area on Friday morning.
Dhaka turns world’s most polluted city on Friday
The densely populated capital of Bangladesh continues to dominate the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
Rohingyas Adrift at Sea: Dhaka for others to share burden
Bangladesh has said it is respectful of its international obligations under UNCLOS reminding that other states should fulfil their obligation under international law.
Protests swell after Myanmar junta raises specter of force
Protesters gathered in Myanmar’s biggest city on Monday despite the ruling junta’s threat to use lethal force against people who join a general strike against the military’s takeover three weeks ago.
Amar Ekushey being observed in across Bangladesh
The nation is observing the Amar Ekushey — the Language Martyrs Day (Shaheed Day) and the International Mother Language Day in a befitting manner on Sunday.
Amar Ekushey, the language martyrs’ Day on Sunday
the Language Martyrs Day (Shaheed Day) and the International Mother Language Day will be observed on Sunday, marking the supreme sacrifice of the language heroes.
Edible oil prices upped in line with int’l market trend
The National Committee on Daily Essential Commodity Marketing and Distribution has re-fixed the prices of edible oil, said Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday.
AL Jazeera report ill-motivated: Army Chief
Bangladesh Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed on Tuesday said the recent report of AL Jazeera is completely ill-motivated.
Covid in BD looks under control, but no room for complacency
Dhaka, Feb 13 – Though the Covid-19 pandemic looks to have come under control in Bangladesh with the weather getting warmer, experts think there is no room for complacency as this deadly virus may remerge any time with any new…
Dhaka world’s second-most polluted city on Friday
Dhaka, Feb 12 – The densely populated capital of Bangladesh continues to dominate the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
Oil spill panics people as 7 tanker wagons derail in Sylhet
Sylhet, Feb 5 — Train services between Sylhet and other parts of the country were disrupted on Friday after a train of fuel wagons derailed in the Maijgaon area of Fenchuganj Upazila, officials said.
Myanmar’s ousted party defies coup, convenes own parliament
Yangon, Feb 05 (Kyodo/UNB)-About 70 members of detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s political party convened their own version of parliament Thursday in defiance of a military coup that prevented newly elected lawmakers from sitting, local media said.
Dhaka-Nay Pyi Taw talks on Rohingya repatriation deferred
Dhaka, Feb 4 – The long-awaited working committee meeting on Rohingya repatriation between Bangladesh and Myanmar has been deferred due to the changed situation in Myanmar.
Military takes control of Myanmar; Suu Kyi reported detained
Naypyitaw, Feb 1 (AP/UNB) — Myanmar military television said Monday that the military was taking control of the country for one year, while reports said many of the country’s senior politicians including Aung San Suu Kyi had been detained.
Petrapole port suspension halts trade thru Benapole
Benapole, Jan 31 – Trade at Petrapole-Benapole border checkpoint remained suspended all day on Sunday as Petrapole port halted operation protesting different ‘harassments’ by the Border Security Force (BSF).
Treaty on Teesta should cover basinwide management
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen has said one day before his departure for New Delhi that Bangladesh wants to hear positive news on Teesta water sharing and simultaneously continue the discussion on water sharing of other common rivers.
Dhaka launches vaccination campaign: Historic Day – Hasina
Dhaka, Jan 27 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday opened the Covid-19 vaccination programme at a city hospital in a bid to end the coronavirus pandemic in Bangladesh.
Dhaka wants to hear good news on Teesta from Delhi
Dhaka, Jan 27 – Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen on Wednesday said Bangladesh wants to hear positive news on Teesta water sharing and simultaneously continue the discussion on water sharing of other common rivers.