Bangladesh
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Government gives permission to import potatoes in 2 days
Nov 1, 2023For the past two days, the government has approved the import of 49,755 tonnes of potatoes. In response to 77 applications, the government granted this authorization, according to a Ministry of Agriculture press statement. Following the... -
Prime Minister unveils first ever local currency card “TakaPay”
Nov 1, 2023Today, Bangladesh’s first local currency card, called “TakaPay,” was presented by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with the goal of reducing reliance on foreign cards like Visa and Mastercard and preserving foreign exchange. At this morning’s opening... -
NBR lowers sugar duty to lower price
Nov 1, 2023The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has released a circular aiming to lower the cost of this necessary commodity and stabilize the market by halving the customs charge on imports of sugar. The NBR Chairman’s signature... -
Akhaura-Agartala railway to be inaugurated on Nov 1
Oct 31, 2023The newly constructed Akhaura-Agartala dual gauge railway will be inaugurated on November 1, creating new trade potentials between Bangladesh and India. The experimental train started its journey with empty container from Gangasagar railway station of Akhaura... -
Holey Artisan attack: High Court commutes seven militants’ death sentences
Oct 30, 2023In the Holey Artisan attack case, the High Court remitted the death sentences of seven militants to life in prison. The decision was rendered today by the Justice Shahidul Karim and Justice Md. Mostafizur Rahman bench.... -
Turkish embassy in Dhaka celebrates its 100th Republic Day
Oct 30, 2023The Turkish embassy in this country has dutifully commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic, expressing appreciation and honoring Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the country’s founder. On Sunday, the embassy organized a gathering in a... -
YouthNet Demands People-Centric LnD Fund, Rejects WB’s Involvement
Oct 29, 2023Renowned youth-led climate advocacy group YouthNet for Climate Justice is unwavering in its demand for a fair and just Loss and Damage Fund. The group highlights the necessity of a human rights-based strategy and the active... -
Saleemul Huq, a climate scientist, passes away at the age of 71
Oct 29, 2023Saleemul Huq, 71, a well-known specialist on climate change and the director of the International Center for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), passed away on Saturday night at his Dhaka home. A family source claims that... -
AAA honors distinguished alumni for contributions to Bangladesh’s advancement
Oct 27, 2023The American Alumni Association (AAA), a group of American college and university graduates in Bangladesh, has recognized exceptional American alumni for their enormous contributions to Bangladesh’s development. On Thursday, October 26, 2023, the award ceremony was... -
3 deals inked worth € 407m for development of Bangladesh’s renewable energy
Oct 25, 2023In Belgium, three loan and grant agreements totaling EUR 407 million were signed by Bangladesh, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Commission (EC) to promote the country’s renewable energy sector. At the European Commission...
