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Crime in the year of Corona
Though a number of restrictions were put in place to combat the spread of coronavirus in the country since March, which have disrupted normal life of the people, including criminals, several incidents of violence against women such as rape and gang rape have been much discussed in the outgoing year 2020.
2020: A 'horrible year' for art buffs & cultural connoisseurs!
The Latin phrase, 'annus horribilis' (horrible year), aptly sums up the story of 2020, the last year of this decade.
Economy looks to get past a year of damage control
The outgoing year 2020 was of course one marked by humanitarian catastrophe due to the coronavirus pandemic, and its associated economic costs meant the challenge for policymakers became one of damage control as almost no-one could completely avert its disastrous effects.
Covid-19: What it means for Bangladesh's power sector in 2020
Be it in a developed or an emerging economy, Covid-19 has not spared any sector. Bangladesh's booming power sector which is usually resilient, is also reeling under its debilitating impact.
Global leaders to join Bangladesh’s carnival on Mar 17-26: FM
Bangladesh has planned to go all out with a big carnival with heads of state and government from March 17-26 marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 50 years of Bangladesh’s Independence next year.
Faridpur’s Nurpur Beel abuzz with the symphony of migratory birds
People of Faridpur’s Bhanga wake up to the chirping of guest birds during this time of the year.
Bangladesh sets export earnings growth target at 15% this fiscal
Bangladesh hopes to achieve a 15% growth in export earnings this fiscal, with the economy showing resilience to come out of the economic downturn caused by the pandemic and the government hinting at another stimulus package in view of a second wave of Covid that has already hit Europe.
Golpata trees dying a slow death in the Sundarbans
Till five years back, Mir Quamruzzaman Bachchu believed that the identity of the Sundarbans was interwoven with Golpata (Nypa fruticans), a trunk-less palm species which grows naturally in patches along the river banks in the deltaic mangrove forest.
Celebration of Partnership: Delhi wants to move quickly on water sharing issues
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram K Doraiswami has said they want to move “very quickly” on water sharing of six common rivers during the celebratory year of 2021 showing that the spirit of partnership and sharing between the two countries remains very strong.
New Covid strain in Bangladesh: Experts say no need to worry
The reported detection of a new Covid-19 variant in Bangladesh having some similarities to the one spotted in the UK has triggered panic among people.