Bangladesh
Ministry monitoring UNB reporter who fell sick after taking Covid vaccine
The Health Ministry is monitoring the health condition of United News of Bangladesh (UNB) correspondent Bisnu Prasad Chakrabortty, who fell sick after taking Coronavirus vaccine in Bagerhat.
Bright prospect for boosting Bangladesh-Greece trade, investment ties: President Hamid
There is a bright prospect for expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Bangladesh and Greece, President Abdul Hamid said Tuesday.
Doraiswami for infrastructure dev to boost Bangladesh-India trade
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami on Tuesday said Bangladesh can export edible oil to India with at 20 percent value addition to the product.
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: Daily death toll, new cases rise
Bangladesh witnessed a rise in Covid-19 related deaths and new cases in the last 24 hours until Tuesday morning.
ADB praises Hasina’s leadership in Covid fight
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday highly praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's dynamic and successful leadership in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and rolling out a nationwide vaccination programme.
Vaccination in Bangladesh: Administering 2nd dose to begin on Apr 7
The administering of the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine in Bangladesh will begin on April 7 as per the guideline of the World Health Organisation (WHO), said Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Tuesday.
Misinformation severe deterrence to progress: BIPSS President
President of Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) Major General (retd) ANM Muniruzzaman on Tuesday said fake news and misinformation are severe deterrence to the progress of any nation.
South, Southeast Asian govts urged to rescue Rohingyas stranded at sea
Fortify Rights has said the regional governments in South and Southeast Asia should support safe disembarkation and humanitarian assistance for scores of Rohingya refugees on a boat reportedly adrift at sea.
IU students give 5-day ultimatum for reopening of campus, halls
The students of Islamic University staged demonstrations for the 3rd consecutive days on Tuesday and gave a 5-day ultimatum to the authorities for reopening of the campus and the residential halls of the university.