Bangladesh
Investment Summit to attract Dutch investors in key sectors in Bangladesh
Bangladesh and the Netherlands will explore specific investment opportunities in key sectors - agriculture, food, light engineering, water and maritime.
Covid pandemic getting worse; global cases now stand at 65.8 mln
The global number of confirmed coronavirus cases exceeded 65.8 million with 1.5 million fatalities on Saturday, according to the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Canada ready to intervene jointly with Netherlands in Gambia case
Canada’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Benoit Préfontaine on Friday shared his country's intention to intervene jointly with the Netherlands in The Gambia’s case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Police foil anti-sculpture protest outside Baitul Mukarram Mosque
The law enforcement came down on anti-sculpture protesters in the city's Paltan intersection on Friday.
2 housewives 'raped' in Bagerhat, Satkhira; rapists held
Two housewives were "raped" in Bagerhat and Satkhira on Thursday. And the rapists were held, too, following cases filed by the victims.
FM thanks PM for "prudent, decisive" step to relocate Rohingyas
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Friday thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her "prudent and decisive" action to relocate Rohingyas to Bhasan Char, saying that the global leadership and UN agencies have been extending lip services to the persecuted people of Myanmar.
Sundarbans-bound tourist launch sinks in River Pasur
A Sundarbans-bound tourist launch capsized after getting stuck on a shoal of the River Pasur early Friday.
Woman living alone raped by intruder
A woman living alone was allegedly raped in her house in Morelganj by a 28-year-old who forced his way through her living room window late on Thursday night. The accused has been arrested, police said.
11 dengue cases reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh is seeing a gradual rise in dengue cases and the health authority confirmed 11 cases in the past 24 hours until early Friday.
Don't undermine, misinterpret genuine efforts: Dhaka on Rohingya relocation
Bangladesh has urged all to exercise utmost caution not to undermine or misinterpret the genuine efforts of the government of Bangladesh noting that the voluntary relocation of Rohingyas to Bhasan Char has become imperative to decongest the overcrowded camps in Cox's Bazar.