February2024
-
Lewis Hamilton’s switch sends shockwaves through F1
Feb 5, 2024In a surprising twist, Lewis Hamilton’s choice to switch from Mercedes-AMG to Ferrari has caused ripples in the Formula 1 community. At 39, Hamilton is well aware that time is ticking on his racing career, and... -
Environment Minister: Wetlands to be mapped for conservation
Feb 5, 2024In order to preserve the nation’s wetlands, Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has stated that mapping will take place within the next year. He added that in order to decide on a... -
Bangladesh Bank announces roadmap to bring down classified loans below 8pc
Feb 5, 2024Bangladesh Bank (BB) has established a goal to guarantee corporate good governance in the banking industry by bringing the percentage of categorized loans to less than 8% of all outstanding loans in the nation by June... -
Chile wildfires kill at least 51 in ‘unprecedented catastrophe’
Feb 5, 2024At least 51 people have died as a result of wildfires raging over Chile, leaving bodies in the streets and destroyed homes. As of Sunday, the number of fatalities is predicted to grow. A state of... -
Sri Lanka says financial crisis ‘gradually’ easing
Feb 5, 2024Low on funds During the austerity of an IMF bailout, Sri Lanka is “gradually” recovering from its worst economic crisis, the president stated on Sunday during a speech honoring the country’s independence. President Ranil Wickremesinghe opted... -
US-Bangla adds 21st aircraft to its fleet
Feb 5, 2024One of the nation’s private airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, welcomed the 10th ATR 72-600 into its fleet today when it touched down at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA). The airline has added a new ATR 72-600 with... -
Erdogan picks ex-Amazon economist to head Turkey central bank
Feb 5, 2024A former senior economist at the US online retailer Amazon was appointed as the new head of Turkey’s central bank on Friday by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Following her resignation from office after less than a... -
Hamas says US strikes on Iraq, Syria ‘pour oil on fire’
Feb 5, 2024Hamas, a militant Palestinian organization, denounced the US strikes carried out over night in Syria and Iraq on Saturday, claiming that Washington had “thrown gasoline on the fire” in the Middle East. The group released a... -
Argentine president’s reforms pass first test in Congress
Feb 5, 2024Friday marked a preliminary step toward the approval of President Javier Milei’s comprehensive package of political, social, and economic reforms, which has provoked furious protests from the opposition. The lower house of Congress gave the bill... -
Biden writes to Hasina, expresses willingness to work together
Feb 5, 2024In a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, US President Joe Biden expressed his desire to collaborate with her to meet Bangladesh’s economic objectives. “He (Biden) also expressed willingness to partnering with Bangladesh on their shared...
