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Eid-ul-Azha in Saudi Arabia on June 16
Jun 7, 2024On Thursday, June 6, a crescent moon was observed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), signaling the start of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH-2024. Thus, according to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Friday, June 7, will mark the... -
FM lauds UNICEF’s support in achieving child-related SDG targets
Jun 6, 2024Today, Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Hasan Mahmud, praised UNICEF’s assistance in helping the country meet the SDG targets linked to maternal and child health. He said this at the foreign ministry here during a visit from... -
PM warns of actions on failure to send workers to Malaysia
Jun 5, 2024Today, Sheikh Hasina, the prime minister, issued a warning, threatening to take legal action against anyone who refuse to deliver migrant laborers to Malaysia. “We’re looking into the issues that have arisen this time. She declared,... -
Monsoon to arrive in Nepal from June 13; 1.8 million people to be affected: Govt
Jun 5, 2024According to the government, the monsoon is predicted to arrive in Nepal on June 13 and stay until July 1. However, the government has issued a warning that up to 1.8 million people may be impacted... -
Foreign Minister calls for coordinated efforts to resolve Rohingya crisis
Jun 1, 2024In order to resolve the present crisis in Rakhine state and organize a concerted international effort to repatriate Rohingyas from Bangladesh to Myanmar, Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud has made calls. According to a news release... -
WFP increases food rations again for Rohingya in Cox’s Bazar – will reach full ration by August
May 31, 2024Starting June 1, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) will partially increase food rations for all Rohingya in Cox’s Bazar camps, raising the entitlement from US$10 to US$11 per person per month. This marks the... -
World unemployment to fall slightly in 2024: UN
May 30, 2024According to a United Nations organization, there will be a tiny decrease in global unemployment this year, contrary to its earlier forecast of an increase. However, the agency cautioned about “slow progress” in addressing inequities. The... -
World’s island states meet to confront climate, fiscal challenges
May 28, 2024Small island nations around the world are bracing for shocks to their economies and environments due to their extreme vulnerability to climate change, lack of wealth to reverse it on their own, and lack of poverty... -
WFP’s anticipatory action cash assistance reaches over 30,000 families most at-risk in Khulna and Barishal division
May 26, 2024Before Cyclone Remal is expected to make landfall in Bangladesh’s southern coastal districts, the World Food Programme (WFP) has moved swiftly dispatched cash assistance to households in Khulna and Barishal Division who are most in need.... -
Bangladesh, Japan hold 1st round of negotiations for EPA
May 25, 2024From May 19 to 23, Dhaka hosted the first round of talks for the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). According to a press release from the Japanese Embassy here today, Taketani Atsushi, the ambassador for Japan...
