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IMF assists Bangladesh Bank task force to address vulnerabilities in financial sector
Oct 3, 2024The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in collaboration with other development partners – the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), USAID, and the UK’s FCDO – is assisting the task force formed by Bangladesh Bank (BB) to... -
Biman takes steps to make cargo operation transparent
Oct 3, 2024In an effort to improve openness and accountability in cargo operations, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has developed a new monitoring system and opened a dedicated phone center to help exporters with up-to-date information about their shipments. According... -
Malaysian PM will be given guard of honour at airport
Oct 3, 2024There will be a guard of honor at the airport for Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is expected to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow afternoon. The Malaysian Premier will be received by Chief Adviser... -
Danish police probe two blasts near Israeli embassy
Oct 2, 2024On Wednesday, the Danish police announced that they were looking into two explosions that occurred close to the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen. According to police spokesman Jakob Hansen, no one was injured in the blasts that... -
Macron condemns Iran attacks on Israel in ‘strongest possible terms’: Elysee
Oct 2, 2024On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Iran’s strikes against Israel “in the strongest possible terms” and said his country has “mobilized” its armed forces in the region to confront Tehran. According to a statement from... -
Extreme heat another form of death sentence in Texas jai
Oct 2, 2024Prison cells so hot that inmates splash themselves with toilet water. Jails described as ovens where convicts are baked to death. An advocacy organization is suing the US state of Texas to mandate air conditioning for... -
Hindus celebrate Mahalaya with religious fervor
Oct 2, 2024Mahalaya, a festival that marks the arrival of Goddess Durga, was observed by Hindus nationwide today with a variety of customs and ceremonies. According to the Hindu calendar, Bangladesh celebrated Mahalaya, which marks the start of... -
European airlines extend suspension of Middle East flights
Oct 2, 2024Top European airlines Lufthansa, KLM and Swiss on Tuesday announced that they were extending their suspension of flights to the Middle East, as tensions spiral throughout the region. The moves come as Israel launched strikes on... -
Denmark keen to invest in Bangladesh’s port
Oct 2, 2024Denmark has shown a strong desire to help the growth of Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry and invest in the country’s port facilities and offshore wind energy. According to a press release from the foreign ministry, these were... -
BGMEA for greater security to keep factories open amid unrest
Oct 1, 2024Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today called for enhanced security to keep their production units operational, as a labour unrest is ongoing despite meeting workers’ demand. “We are demanding safety, and without it, the...
