Relations with China as usual: FM Momen
Staff Correspondent: Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen yesterday said there is no “deficit” in terms of relations with China over the vaccine issue, saying the relationship remains as usual without any change.“Diplomatically, we agreed that…
Read More »RMG workers have little access to Covid vaccine
Industry Desk: The country’s garment workers have little access to adequate information related to COVID-19 immunization, according to a joint survey by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) and Microfinance Opportunities (MFO).The survey found…
Read More »Saudi expatriate workers to get Tk 25000 each as subsidy
Quarantine in KSA hotel Industry Desk: The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment (MoEWOE) will provide Tk 25000 as subsidy for the Saudi Arabia-bound Bangladeshi expatriate workers to bear quarantine cost.Workers who stayed or will…
Read More »Padma Bridge construction progress is 93.50pc: Quader
Staff Correspondent: Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said the progress of the main bridge construction works of the much-anticipated Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project has reached 93.50 percent.“The progress…
Read More »Ecosystem restoration is a must for ecological balancing: Webinar
Staff Correspondent: Speakers at a webinar said, ecosystem restoration is a must to save the environment and lives.They came up with the remarks, while addressing a webinar organized by Poribesh Bachao Andolon (POBA) on Saturday on…
Read More »Govt to shift 80,000 more Rohingyas to Bhashan Char
Staff Correspondent: As the government is set to shift 80,000 more Rohingyas to Bhashan Char soon, it has sought more active role of the international community to ensure all fundamental rights, including livable accommodation for the…
Read More »Sharma hopes Bangladesh to continue climate lead
Staff Correspondent: Inspired by seeing innovative work done by Bangladesh for climate adaption and mitigation, COP26 President-Designated Alok Sharma hoped that Dhaka will continue to lead ahead.“I am inspired by the innovative work I have seen…
Read More »Hasan urge political parties to protectenvironment
Ayub Ali from Ctg: Information and Broadcasting Minister and Joint General Secretary of Awami League (AL) Dr Hasan Mahmud said that the responsibility of politicians is to inform and teach good habits to the people.“I urge…
Read More »More tax benefits to be considered for businesses
Staff Correspondent: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has said the government is ready to offer more tax benefits to businesses in the budget for the forthcoming fiscal year to create employment opportunities by boosting investment and…
Read More »Plant more trees care those to reap benefit: PM Hasina
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday called upon the countrymen to plant more trees and take care of those to become beneficiary financially and avoid the adverse impact of climate change.“Yesterday I planted saplings and…
Read More »Bangladesh needs coastal embankments for climate mitigation: Momen
Staff Correspondent: Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen yesterday said Bangladesh needs to build embankments with renewable energy facilities along coastal belt as part of ‘climate mitigation’ to save its people from becoming climate migrants due…
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