Dhaka slums in deep poverty trap
Nearly nine out of every 10 families living in Dhaka’s slums suffer from multidimensional poverty, facing severe deprivation in housing, water, sanitation, healthcare and education,...
Malaysia migration cost fixed at Tk1.54 lakh
The government has fixed the migration cost for Bangladeshi workers…
Saudi Airport Restrictions / 23,274 passengers affected as 189 flights disrupted so far
Operational restrictions at Saudi Arabian airports have disrupted 189 direct…
BB revamped Tk 1,500cr refinance scheme for financial inclusion
Bangladesh Bank has issued a comprehensive, unified policy revamping its…
Industrial Development, Finance / Minister urges faster shipbuilding funds
Commerce and Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has stressed the…
Dhaka slums in deep poverty trap
Nearly nine out of every 10 families living in Dhaka’s slums suffer from multidimensional poverty, facing severe deprivation in housing,…
PM pushes five-point climate agenda
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has placed five proposals for urgent international action at the centre of Bangladesh’s agenda at COP31,…
RMG Unrest / Owners eye factory shutdowns sine die
Growing concerns over violence, vandalism and repeated production disruptions have prompted garment factory owners to consider shutting down hundreds of…
Threat calls preceded Nusrat’s home fire
NCP MP Nusrat Tabassum has raised serious concerns over her personal and family security after a fire damaged her ancestral…
Unequal gains of growth
Bangladesh’s economic progress over the past 55 years has failed to bring corresponding social transformation, political accountability and institutional reform,…
‘Hajj pilgrims grapple with health risks’
Islamic scholar Karim Ibn Mosobbir has raised concerns over the difficulties faced by Bangladeshi pilgrims during Hajj, including high travel costs, accommodation problems, health risks...
Funding gap threatens hypertension fight
Bangladesh needs sustained and adequate funding to tackle the growing burden of hypertension and reduce the risk of premature deaths, speakers at a journalists’ workshop...
Over 300 killed in CHT violence in 5yrs
A total of 316 people, including 308 civilians and eight members of security forces, were killed in attacks by armed groups in the Chittagong Hill...
UN calls for political freedom for all in BD
The United Nations has said all political parties and political figures in Bangladesh should be allowed to participate freely in political activities, while reiterating the...
President calls for global action for safe Rohingya repatriation
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged the international community to take stronger measures to ensure the safe repatriation of Rohingya refugees sheltered in Bangladesh...
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Saudi Airport Restrictions / 23,274 passengers affected as 189 flights disrupted so far
Operational restrictions at Saudi Arabian airports have disrupted 189 direct and transit flights involving Bangladesh, affecting 23,274 passengers so far, according to the latest data...
Bhabna’s 4 movies awaiting to release
Actress of this generation, Ashna Habib Bhabna loves to showcase herself in various fields of creativity – acting, dancing, drawing and writing. After gaining popularity...
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Patuakhali agri-land on the verge of collapse
Influential farmers are cutting soil with excavators to build dams to protect watermelon fields. This has caused erosion on the river banks. Cultivable land is...
Paralympic medalist Shuker ends 24-year tennis career
British wheelchair tennis player Lucy Shuker has retired after 24 years as a professional and three Paralympic medals. The 46-year-old represented GB at five consecutive...
