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- Bangladesh
- March 18, 2025
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Govt to procure 50,000MT of rice from India to meet demand
The government has approved the procurement of an additional 50,000 tonnes of rice from India to bolster the nation’s food reserves and address the ongoing depletion of its stockpiles. This…
Gabbard’s remarks won’t impact Bangladesh-US ties: Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has assured that the recent remarks made by Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence in the United States, will not impact the strong bilateral and economic…
- Bangladesh
- March 13, 2025
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UN chief Guterres arrives in Dhaka
UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon for a four-day visit to Bangladesh, following an invitation from Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus. His Emirates flight (EK-586) landed…
- Bangladesh
- March 13, 2025
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Magura rape victim loses battle for life
The eight-year-old girl from Magura, who had been receiving treatment after a brutal assault, tragically passed away at 1:00 pm on Thursday at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka.…
Stress on women’s engagement in climate actions
Speakers at a workshop underscored the need for ensuring effective and meaningful participation of women and girls in all gender responsive climate actions through government, non-government, and donors’ coordination. They…
Bangladesh signs $4.36m agreement with FAO to support agriculture sector
A significant project agreement titled Technical Support to Agriculture Sector Transformation Programme of Bangladesh was signed on Thursday between the Economic Relations Division (ERD) of Bangladesh and the Food and…
Assembly of reactor vessel for Russia’s universal nuclear icebreaker begins
Assembly of the RITM-200 reactor vessel for Russia’s nuclear icebreaker Leningrad has begun. Leningrad is the fifth nuclear icebreaker under the Project 22220 that will operate on the Northern Sea…
Bangladesh and KOICA sign agreement to enhance bridge maintenance with smart technology
In a significant move to enhance the safety and longevity of its national infrastructure, the Government of Bangladesh and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have officially signed a Record…
Trump’s NOAA crackdown and its international ramifications risks for Bangladesh
US President Donald Trump’s decision to dismiss 800 employees of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is expected to have impacting, particularly for climate-vulnerable nations like Bangladesh. Scientists warn that…
Minimum Fitra fixed at Tk110, maximum Tk2,805
The National Fitra Committee has set the minimum Fitra at Tk110 per person and the maximum at Tk2,805 for this year. The decision was made during a meeting held on…
