The government of Bangladesh has approved the emergency use of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in the country.
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Helping poor in BD: WB approves $600 mn for 2 projects
The World Bank has approved $600 million for two projects in Bangladesh to help over 1.75 million poor and vulnerable populations.
Bangladesh approves emergency use of Chinese Covid vaccine
The government on Thursday approved the emergency use of Sinopharm, a Chinese Covid-19 vaccine.
Bangladesh approves emergency use of Russian Sputnik V vaccine
Dhaka, Apr 27 : The government of Bangladesh on Tuesday approved the emergency use of Russian Sputnik V Vaccine. The approval was given at a meeting of the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA).
ACC approves 10 more cases against ex-NRB MD PK Halder
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved 10 more cases against NRB Global Bank’s former Managing Director PK Halder and 36 others.
Ecnec approves Sasec Dhaka-Sylhet Corridor project
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (Sasec) Dhaka-Sylhet Corridor Road Development project, aiming to ensure Bangladesh’s overall economic development.
Green Climate Fund approves USD 1.1 billion for 16 projects
Delhi, 27 Nov (Indrajit Bose) — The Board of the UNFCCC’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved with conditions, USD 1.1 billion for 16 funding proposals at its 27th meeting held virtually from 9-13 November. Three funding proposals from Burundi, Sudan…
Egypt’s parliament approves troop deployment in Libya
Egyptian President el-Sissi has warned of a military intervention to protect Egypt’s border with Libya. The move could bring Egypt and Turkey, who support rival sides in Libya’s proxy war, into direct confrontation.
Cabinet approves provision for one-man company
Dhaka, July 20 – The Cabinet on Monday gave the final approval to the draft of ‘Companies (2nd Amendment) Bill, 2020’ keeping a provision of formation of one-man companies aiming to attract larger investment and do better in the global…
Covid-19 Vaccine: Dhaka approves icddr,b to do phase-3 trial
Dhaka, July 19 – Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) on Sunday approved the icddr,b to conduct the phase-3 human trial of Covid-19 vaccine developed a Chinese company.
UN approves extension of cross-border aid to Syria
After a one-week deadlock between Western countries and Russia and China, the UN Security Council voted to restart cross-border humanitarian aid to Syria, but with only a single access point into the war-torn country.
Ecnec approves Tk 2,744 cr for 9 projects
Dhaka, July 6: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) today approved a total of nine projects involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 2,744.44 crore including one for dredging Dhepa and Gorveswari River with Taka 327.27 crore.
Germany approves coal phaseout by 2038
German lawmakers have backed a legislative package to end the use of coal in less than two decades. But activists have decried the measures, saying they aren’t bold enough to mitigate the impact of climate change.
FIFA approves $1.5 billion coronavirus relief fund
FIFA is to make available $1.5 billion in grants and loans as a relief fund to help associations impacted by the coronavirus, world football’s governing body announced on Thursday.
WB approves $500m to help Bangladesh’s road connectivity
The World Bank has approved $500 million to help Bangladesh improve road connectivity along the Jashore-Jhenaidah corridor covering four western districts.
FIFA approves BFF proposal to postpone its executive congress
Dhaka -The apex body of the World Football FIFA has approved the proposal of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) for postponing its Executive Congress 2010 scheduled for April 20 due to the pandemic coronavirus outbreak globally. The FIFA, in a written…
GCF approves $407 mln for climate projects
Songdo, 18 Nov (Indrajit Bose) — The Board of the UNFCCC’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved USD 407.8 million to 13 new projects at its 24th meeting in Songdo, South Korea, which included two projects from China and Palestine that…
BAU approves 80 research projects for 2019-20
Mymensingh, June 26 – The Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES) approved 80 research projects for the fiscal year of 2019-20. The University Grants Commission granted 6 crore taka on research sector of the University. The research activities will start…
Taiwan’s parliament approves same-sex marriage legislation
Lawmakers comfortably pass law allowing same-sex couples to form ‘exclusive permanent unions’ – first for Asia. Taiwan’s parliament has legalised same-sex marriage in a landmark vote that made the self-ruled island the first in Asia to adopt such legislation. The…
Myanmar parliament approves step toward Constitution change
Naypyitaw, Jan 30 (AP/UNB) — Myanmar’s parliament voted Tuesday to create a committee to propose amendments to the country’s military-enacted constitution, which grants the armed forces the power to block any change. The proposal to form the committee was presented…
20-Party Alliance approves BNP move for greater national unity
All the political parties under the fold of BNP-led 20-party alliance including Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday approved the BNP move to forge the greater national unity.