In a harrowing turn of events, a Bangladeshi-flagged ocean-going vessel, MV ABDULLAH, with 23 crew members on board, has been hijacked by armed Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean. A chilling voice message sent by a crew member to a former colleague sheds light on the dire situation unfolding on the ship. The unidentified crew […]
Read MoreIn a daring turn of events, a Bangladeshi-flagged ocean-going vessel named MV ABDULLAH narrowly escaped a hijacking attempt by 50 Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean two days ago. The vessel, owned by SR Shipping, a Chattogram-based company, was en route from Mozambique to Dubai when it fell victim to the pirates in what was […]
Read MoreIn a significant move toward environmental sustainability, Bangladesh is actively exploring opportunities to contribute its agricultural expertise to Saudi Arabia’s green initiatives, as announced by Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Monday (11 March). Bangladesh aims to bolster its participation in the ambitious green endeavors spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in 2021, with a […]
Read MoreDuring the bi-annual Director General (DG) level talks between the Border Security Force (BSF) of India and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), both forces committed to working together to “bring down to an absolute minimum” the incidents of attacks on BSF personnel by criminals from Bangladesh along the 4,096-km-long International Border (IB) shared by the […]
Read MoreIn a move aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Bangladesh’s leather sector, the government is considering a reduction in the source tax on leather goods exports from 1% to 0.5%. The potential tax cut is anticipated to boost the leather industry, which has faced challenges in accessing certain markets and competing on pricing due to […]
Read MoreAs Nepal and Bangladesh explore avenues for enhanced power trade, both countries are advocating for the establishment of a dedicated transmission line via India. The move, however, raises questions about India’s willingness to comply, given its strategic stance on electricity as a vital commodity. Bangladesh’s State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, Nasrul Hamid, […]
Read MoreIn a significant bilateral meeting held at the royal palace in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed the United Arab Emirates’ strong desire to elevate its relationship with Bangladesh to a partnership level. The meeting, which took place on Friday evening, featured discussions on a wide range […]
Read MoreBy Abdullah Al Masum Dhaka: Tragedy struck in Bangladesh as a massive fire engulfed a six-storey building housing restaurants, claiming the lives of at least 46 individuals and leaving dozens injured, according to statements from the health minister on Friday. The blaze, suspected to have been triggered by a gas leak or stove malfunction, erupted […]
Read MoreDHAKA — Years of tension between the government of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the country’s only Nobel laureate, Muhammad Yunus, are coming to a head, with the 83-year-old economist facing an ever-growing list of legal entanglements. Yunus in the past two months has been slapped with a $5 million tax bill, a travel […]
Read MoreIn a pivotal development, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, renowned for pioneering microcredit to uplift impoverished communities, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a labor court in Bangladesh. The verdict, handed down by Sheikh Merina Sultana, head of the Third Labor Court of Dhaka, cites violations of labor laws by Grameen […]
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