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November 25, 2023 5:27 PM

Indian engineer, his wife killed in Bangladesh road accident

An engineer from India, working at a Khulna-Mongla port rail line project in Bangladesh, and his wife were killed in a car accident at Taltala in Satkhira district of Khulna division on Saturday morning. The deceased were identified as Asim Kumar Bi...

November 24, 2023 10:06 AM

World Bank to provide $1.1billion to Bangladesh; 5 deals signed

The World Bank and Bangladesh on Thursday signed five financing agreements  worth over $1.1 billion to help the country achieve resilient and inclusive growth. The five projects include early childhood development, urban primary health, secondary...

November 23, 2023 9:01 AM

UN adopts Bangladesh’s resolution on Natural Plant Fibres

The United Nations has unanimously adopted Bangladesh's flagship resolution, 'Natural Plant Fibres and Sustainable Development'. The resolution, adopted at UN headquarters New York on Tuesday, urged member states to champion sustainable production, c...

November 21, 2023 9:11 AM

Bangladesh minorities demand special security measures during polls

In Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Oikya Parishad on Monday demanded special security measures during the pre- and post-polling periods of the upcoming national election.  The secretary general of Okiya Parishad Rana Dasgupta today said at a pr...

November 14, 2023 10:45 AM

Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?

 Toxic levels of air pollution are disrupting the lives of millions of people in South Asia forcing closure of schools, impacting sporting events and leaving governments urging people to stay indoors to avoid health problems. The worsening air poll...

November 13, 2023 9:09 AM

Bangladesh celebrates Kali Puja

Kali Puja or Shyama Puja, the second largest festival after Durga Puja of the Bengali Hindu community, will be celebrated across Bangladesh tonight. Marking the festival, members of the Hindu community will light earthen lamps at their houses, temple...

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