Bangladesh
Govt pledge-bound to build safer society for women, girls: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday said the government of Bangladesh, with visionary woman leader Sheikh Hasina at the helm, is pledge-bound to build a safer society for women and girls.
Over 50 shanties destroyed in Kalshi slum fire
At least 55 shanties were gutted after a fire broke out at a slum in Mirpur's Kalshi area early Wednesday.
Redouble efforts to end gender-based violence: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all to redouble their efforts to eradicate gender-based violence forever.
US offers free online course for English language skills
The US Department of State is sponsoring a free Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) for non-native English speakers interested in improving their English language skills, and knowledge of business and entrepreneurship at the same time as part of its Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2020 programmes.
Anti-France protests: Singapore sends home 15 Bangladeshis for social media posts
Fifteen Bangladeshis, most of whom were working in the construction industry, have been repatriated from Singapore for social media postings in the wake of recent developments in France, the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs disclosed on Tuesday.
Petrol pump part-timer set on fire by coworkers in city
A petrol pump operator was set on fire early Tuesday allegedly by a fellow worker in Salauddin Filling Station at Shyampur of the city.
Biman’s new Dash 8-400 ‘Dhrubatara’ reaches Dhaka
A brand new Dash 8-400 aircraft - named 'Dhrubatara’- was added to the Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet and reached the capital on Tuesday.
Dhaka’s air pollution: HC seeks quick action as it outlined
The High Court on Tuesday ordered the authorities concerned to take steps and submit a report within 30 days to implement its nine-point directive to bring down the air pollution level in Dhaka and its adjacent areas.
Bangladesh Ambassador to UAE Abu Zafar presents credentials
Md. Abu Zafar, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has presented letter of credence to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai at Qasr Al Watan Palace in Abu Dhabi.
BNP leader Rizvi discharged from hospital
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi returned home on Tuesday, three days after he underwent a coronary angioplasty at a city hospital.