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Dhaka plans publicity to encourage liquidity injections into bonds
To contain the economic impact of the Covid pandemic, the Bangladesh government is readying a full-fledged roadmap for encouraging liquidity inflows into at least five bonds.
3-day crowd-pulling Rash Mela cancelled
In view of the rising Covid-19 cases in Bangladesh, authorities have cancelled the traditional Rash Mela. The crowd-pulling festival was scheduled to begin on Sunday on Dublar Char Island near the Sundarbans.
Rohingya: Switzerland committed to supporting Bangladesh, improving living conditions in camps
Switzerland’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard has said there is a growing global expectation to address the root causes of the Rohingya crisis and prepare the ground for a sustainable return of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Myanmar.
Meet Rimu, the woman building a future for Rohingya refugees
In fact, for the past three years, she has been playing a key role in providing education to women and children at Rohingya camps, who are deprived of formal studies. Rimu has also been raising awareness among the Rohingyas on various issues, including child marriage, dowry and domestic violence.
She also uses mass media like radio broadcasts and road plays to create awareness among the Rohingyas about the UN Security Council's recommendations on women, peace and security. "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is my inspiration and the Jago Nari Foundation acted as a bridge for moving ahead," Rimu told UNB.
For its list of 100 inspiring and influential women, BBC was looking for candidates who had made headlines or influenced important stories over the past 12 months, as well as those who have inspiring stories to tell, achieved something significant or influenced their societies in ways that wou
How smugglers are dodging the tariff route at Benapole port
Benapole port, the largest land port in the country, has become a safe haven for smugglers.
Liver drug treatment hope for dengue fever after Dhaka research
In a major breakthrough, researchers in Bangladesh have found that an existing medicine called eltrombopag -- used to treat chronic immune thrombocytopenia or chronic hepatitis C infection -- could be repurposed to create the first drug treatment for the deadly dengue fever.
Switzerland sees "amazing potential" in Bangladesh, eyes deeper economic ties
Switzerland wants to strengthen and widen its ties with Bangladesh to explore "amazing potential" together as Bangladesh is set to celebrate its 50 years of independence next year with Vision 2041 in place, says its envoy in Dhaka.
St Martin's islanders angry, left reeling by COVID-19 'double whammy'
The residents of Saint Martin's island located in the southernmost part of Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal are deprived of basic citizen rights due to the negligence of the government in providing them with meaningful access to basic necessities, they allege.
Investing in startups second innings of Sachin Tendulkar's life
Indian cricketers have been the face of numerous brands over the years. But with the startup culture flourishing in this country, it is just another pitch for many retired players to show their talent with all that they have -- brand value, marketing power and even money -- in their second innings of life.
When can actually Bangladesh avail of Covid-19 vaccine?
The world has finally got two Covid-19 vaccines, which are said to be highly effective. Will the people of Bangladesh have access to those as fast as they expect? Experts say challenges are there!