Bangladesh
French senator lauds Bangladesh’s progress; recalls Bangabandhu
French Senator and President of the Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group for South East Asia Jacqueline Deromedi has lauded Bangladesh’s progress saying that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ‘today would be proud of the country he had built’.
Aiming to utilise neighbouring leaders’ visits towards better connectivity, relations: FM
Bangladesh is looking for better connectivity and expansion in relations with the five neighbours whose heads of government are visiting the country to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of independence and the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Trans fat policy draft to be unveiled Monday
The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) will unveil its draft policy on Monday seeking public opinion before finalising the guideline to regulate the use of industrially-produced trans fat in the food supply.
Webinar emphasises effective govt-NGO collaboration
Speakers at a webinar on Sunday underscored the needs for effective collaboration between the government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for the sake of sustainable development.
Car theft gang busted, 8 stolen vehicles recovered
The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has busted a car theft gang operating mainly in the capital and Sylhet division.
State Minister Enamur infected with coronavirus
Dr Enamur Rahman, the state minister for disaster management and relief, has tested positive for Covid-19.
Bangladeshi Marina Tabassum in Aga Khan Award for Architecture’s Steering Committee
Renowned Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum has been included in the Steering Committee of Aga Khan Award for Architecture for the 2020-2022 cycle.
Covid-19 spike: Rallies, religious programmes banned in Chattogram
Chattogram’s district administration has imposed a ban on holding rallies and mass gatherings, including religious programmes, to contain the transmission of coronavirus.
3 more haats to be set up along Bangladesh-India border: Tipu
Three more border haats will be set up to boost trade between Bangladesh and India, said Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Sunday.
Take separate programmes to celebrate Mujib Year: PM to AL
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked Awami League and its associate bodies to observe the Mujib Year till December 16 next working out separate programmes, including pro-people ones, so that the common people can be benefited from this celebration.