PM Hasina seeks EU’s support for Rohingya repatriation to ensure regional peace, stability

Brussels:  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought support of the international community, including the European Union (EU), for an “early, safe and sustainable” repatriation of the forcibly-displaced Rohingyas. The prime minister said the repatriation of the Rohingyas, temporarily sheltered in Bangladesh, to their homeland, Myanmar, is required for the sake of “peace and stability” in the […]

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South Asia’s Grandest Durga Puja Festival Revives in Bangladesh’s Sikder Bari with 501 Breathtaking Idols

Bagerhat, Bangladesh — Amidst the historic town of Bagerhat, the annual ‘Shikdar Bari Durgotsob’ festival has burst back onto the scene in a breathtaking fashion, marking a triumphant return after an unfortunate hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This exceptional celebration, revered as one of the most significant Durga festivals in existence, promises to be […]

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Durga Puja to be celebrated in 32,408 mandaps in Bangladesh

Dhaka : Durga Puja, the grandest religious festival celebrated by the Bangalee Hindu community, is set to kick off with immense fervor and enthusiasm in Bangladesh. A staggering 32,408 Mandaps, an increase of 240 from the previous year, will host this iconic event, starting with Mahashasthi Puja. The increase in Mandaps, including 246 in the capital […]

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Israel has right to statehood, so does Palestine: Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh

Dhaka: China has called on relevant countries to exercise restraint, to take an objective and just position, to work for de-escalation of conflict, and to avoid causing an even bigger blow to regional and international security. “China condemns all violence and attacks against civilians, and opposes all acts in violation of international law,” Chinese Ambassador to […]

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US, UK, Bangladesh leading source countries for India’s foreign tourist arrivals in 2022

Dhaka:  Bangladesh was one of the top three source countries along with the US and UK for foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) in India in 2022, the Indian Ministry of Tourism said in a statement on the occasion of World Tourism Day on Wednesday (27 September). “Top 3 source countries for Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India […]

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Bangladesh PM Hasina for reorganising financial system to overcome global economic crisis

New York :  Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed the need for reorganising international financial mechanisms to address the ongoing global economic crisis. She came up with the importance at a high-level roundtable titled “Towards a Fair International Financial Architecture” at UN headquarters here convened by Spain and the European Council on the sidelines […]

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France respects Bangladesh’s sovereign policy independence: PM Hasina at briefing

Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said France expressed its reverence and support to Bangladesh’s sovereign policy independence, particularly in the context of the ongoing geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty. “We both hope that this new strategic move between Bangladesh and France will play an effective role in establishing regional and global stability and peace,” […]

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G20 Summit: Hasina-Modi meet on Sept 8

Dhaka: The much-anticipated bilateral meeting between Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi will take place in New Delhi on September 8, on the eve of the two-day G20 Summit. The meeting will take place at the official residence of the Indian PM, hours after Hasina’s arrival in New Delhi to […]

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Bangladesh maintains friendly relations equally with all: PM Hasina

Dhaka:  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday (3 September) said Bangladesh has been maintaining a friendly relationship equally with all for the sake of uplifting the socio-economic condition of the people. “We have a very good relationship with every country. Since we are following the policy the Father of the Nation had given us, we are […]

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Dengue logs record 21 daily deaths, 2352 hospitalized

21 more people died due to dengue in the last 24 hours, the highest number of fatalities by the Aedes-borne mosquito disease this year. Besides, 2,352 people were diagnosed with the deadly disease and hospitalized during the period. With the new numbers, the death toll by dengue has climbed to 618 while the overall disease […]

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