BY JULHAS ALAM DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Authorities in Bangladesh urged all universities to close on Wednesday, after at least six people died in violent protests over the allocation of government jobs. The Dhaka University, at the center of the violence, decided to suspend classes and close its dormitories indefinitely, a university official told The […]
Read MoreBangladesh has officially joined the Colombo Security Conclave(CSC) as its fifth member state, says Asian News International. The CSC is a grouping that includes India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and the Maldives. They welcomed Bangladesh into the grouping at the 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting hosted virtually by Mauritius today. Seychelles participated as […]
Read MoreBangladesh and China have agreed to enhance cooperation in financial regulation and encourage increased use of local currency settlement in bilateral trade, according to a joint statement issued after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s three-day official visit to Beijing. Hasina returned home in the early hours of today (11 July) after talks with Chinese President Xi […]
Read MoreBy Tarikul Islam The Government of Bangladesh has announced the appointment of Ms. Nahida Sobhan, the current Ambassador to Jordan, as the next High Commissioner to Canada. Ms. Sobhan will succeed Ambassador Dr. Khalilur Rahman in this significant diplomatic role. A seasoned diplomat from the 15th batch of the BCS (Foreign Affairs) cadre, Ms. Sobhan […]
Read MorePrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (29 May) said Bangladesh has become a role model in establishing global peace, reiterating her call to stop ongoing wars solving all problems through dialogue and channelised the money used in arms races for welfare of mankind. “Bangladesh is a dependable name in the efforts of protecting peace and safety […]
Read MoreBy Abdullah Al Masum At least 15 people were killed in India and Bangladesh as Cyclone Remal left a trail of destruction in coastal areas. The cyclone, named after the Arabic word for sand, made landfall on Sunday at about 8.30pm between India’s Sagar Island, about 100km from Kolkata in the eastern state of West […]
Read MoreA delegation from the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, one of the institutions of the US Department of Defense, recently visited the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington. They also participated in an interactive session with Bangladesh Mission officials. NASA Center for Strategic Studies Distinguished Professor Dr. Hasan Abbas led the 46-member team. […]
Read MoreTerrorism has increased in Teknaf and St. Martin due to the intensity of the shootings and conflict in Myanmar. Teknaf and St. Martin islands are shaken by the explosion. Meanwhile, a Myanmar warship was seen across Nafand on Shahpari island border. The ship was visible from Friday (March 29) morning to 11 pm. Later it […]
Read MoreIn a significant stride towards modernizing its energy infrastructure, Bangladesh has inaugurated its pioneering sea-land oil storage and transportation system. The initiative, heralded as a game-changer in the nation’s energy sector, promises enhanced efficiency and substantial economic benefits. Initiated in 2019 and recently brought to fruition in November 2023, the project has garnered attention for […]
Read MoreThe latest survey conducted by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics has uncovered a troubling truth: 38,008 children, between the ages of 5 to 17, are toiling away in hazardous sectors across the nation. Released today (14 March), the Child Labor Survey 2023 sheds light on the grim reality faced by these children, with a staggering […]
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