Bangladesh
129 more fire stations by 2021: Minister
As part of its plan to set up fire stations in all upazilas across the country to strengthen the capacity of Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence (BFSCD), the government is going to open 129 more fire stations by 2021.
What measures being taken to bring back fugitive Haldar, asks HC
The High Court on Thursday sought information from the government about the steps being taken to bring back Proshanto Kumar Halder, the disgraced director of International Leasing and Finance Services Ltd (ILFSL) accused of illegally amassing around Tk 3,600 crore.
US provides PPE to Gulshan Crime Division
The US Embassy in Dhaka on Thursday provided essential personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Gulshan Crime Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) as part of continued US support for Bangladesh’s Covid-19 response efforts.
President, PM greet newly-elected President of Seychelles
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have congratulated the newly-elected President of Seychelles Wavel John Charles Ramkalawan.
Govt inks $100 mn grant deal with WB to support Rohingys, host communities
The government of Bangladesh has signed a $100 million grant financing agreement with the World Bank to scale up access to energy, water, sanitation services and disaster-resilient infrastructures for the Rohingya and the surrounding host communities.
Covid-19: UNICEF warns of dire, growing consequences for children
UNICEF has warned in a new report of significant and growing consequences for children as the COVID-19 pandemic lurches toward a second year.
Mask up as Covid’s second wave looms large: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday renewed her warning that the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic in the country is imminent and asked all to mask up.
Rohingya youth held with 1.50 lakh Yaba pills in Cox’s Bazar
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a Rohingya youth along with 1.50 lakh Yaba pills from Marine Drive area in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar Wednesday afternoon.
Minimum standards for child protection in humanitarian action’ in Dhaka , Cox’s Bazar launched
The Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action in Dhaka and Cox's Bazar were jointly launched on Thursday representing the concerted efforts amongst all actors to ensure that no child is left behind.
UN adopts resolution for urgent solution to Rohingya crisis
The United Nations has adopted a resolution on “The Situation of Human Rights of the Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar” while Bangladesh seeks a peaceful solution to the Rohingya crisis.