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PM greets Chinese President on 72nd anniv of China
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday conveyed her heartiest felicitations and warmest greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping and the friendly people of China on the auspicious occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sent a letter of felicitation…
Read More »IsDB approves $56 million for hygiene project in Bangladesh
Industry Desk: The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will provide $56 million for developing inclusive and integrated sanitation and hygiene system in Bangladesh.The bank’s board of executive directors approved the five-year project titled: “Inclusive and Integrated Sanitation and Hygiene Project in 10 Priority Towns in Bangladesh” in its 342nd meeting, said…
Read More »Hasina receives SDGs Progress Award
Industry Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been honoured with the “SDGs Progress Award” in recognition of Bangladesh’s achievements in sustainable development from 2015 to 2020.The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and other organisations, including the Earth Institute of Columbia University and the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia…
Read More »PM expects to intensify climate campaign: FM
Industry Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s presence inperson in UN General Assembly (UNGA) is expected to intensify the climatechange campaign alongside giving momentum to demands for equitable access toCOVID-19 vaccines.“She has come to New York in person to attend the UNGA for people’swelfare. Issues like the Covid-19, climate change and…
Read More »ADB launches new partnership strategy for Bangladesh
Staff Correspondent: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new country partnership strategy (CPS) for Bangladesh that aims to boost competitiveness, employment, and private sector development.The CPS for 2021-2025 will help Bangladesh realize its aspiration of becoming an upper middle-income country by 2031 through increased public and private investments…
Read More »PM reaches New York to attend 76th UNGA
Industry Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached herein USA on Sunday evening to attend the 76th United Nations General Assembly(UNGA).“A VVIP chartered flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG-1902) carryingthe premier and her entourage members arrived at 5:40pm (local time) onSunday at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York,”…
Read More »Serbia keen to hire Bangladeshi workers
Industry Desk: Bangladesh Ambassador to Serbia Md Shameem Ahsan discussed the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers with Serbian Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs Minister Dr Darija KisicTepavcevic during a recent meeting at her office in Belgrade.The minister told the ambassador that the Serbian companies are highly interested in hiring skilled…
Read More »Kolkata markets cry for Bangladeshi visitors
Travel ban hits business Enayet Karim back from Kolkata:Most of the West Bengal markets and hotels, particularly in Kolkata have shutdown due to lack of customers, especially from Bangladesh due to the ongoing travel banimposed for the Covid pandemic. A few numbers of shops are remained open but passing idle…
Read More »BD-India flight operation under air bubble resumes today
Staff Correspondent: The flight operation between Bangladesh and India under air bubble arrangement will resume today after four months of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.“The flight operation between Bangladesh and India under air bubble agreement will be resumed from September 5,” a notice issued by Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority…
Read More »Weather disasters killed 2m in last 50 years
International Desk:The number of disasters, such as floods and heatwaves, driven by climate change have increased fivefold over the past 50 years, killing more than 2 million people and costing $3.64 trillion in total losses, a U.N. agency said yesterday, reports Reuters.The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says its “Atlas” is…
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Hotels to be converted for Covid hospitals
Hospitals overwhelmed Staff Correspondent: The government is going to rent hotels for providing treatment …
