Rohingyas must have access to livelihood
UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi wants to use funds for the Rohingyas judiciously and create livelihood options for them.
19 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Mamata's win: For Dhaka not much hope for Teesta deal
Over the last decade, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been widely known in Bangladesh for her last-minute opposition to the Teesta water-sharing deal that could not be signed during the then Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Dhaka in 2011.
5 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh waits for US response on vaccines
Bangladesh is eagerly waiting for US response over obtaining Covid-19 vaccines as its stock of AstraZeneca vaccine doses purchased from India will run out soon.
3 May 2021, 18:00 PM
‘Lockdown’ extended till May 5
Concerned over the steep rise in coronavirus cases in India, the government mulls imposing more Covid-19 restrictions in Bangladesh in the coming days.
26 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Border with India shut for14 days
After the recommendation of the health directorate, the government yesterday shut down the border with India from today amid tensions over huge surge in Covid-19 cases in the neighbouring country.
25 April 2021, 18:00 PM
China initiates platform for South Asian nations
China has initiated a new platform for South Asia focusing on Covid cooperation and post-pandemic economic recovery as the region faces severe vaccine shortage amid rising cases of coronavirus that’s pushing millions of people into poverty, officials said.
23 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Leaders Summit on Climate begins today
Leaders Summit on Climate called by US President Joe Biden is beginning today with hopes for cutting carbon emission and raising the funding for the countries vulnerable to climate change.
21 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Damaged By Cyclones, Tidal Surges: Fragile embankments put lives at risk
Against the backdrop of the country’s coastal regions facing devastation from cyclones and tidal surges over decades, work of protecting people’s lives and livelihoods through strong embankments and afforestation goes slow due to funding and policy constraints.
21 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Bhasan Char: UN positive about refugee relocation
The UN has made positive observations on Bhasan Char, but suggested expanding protection, education and livelihood options at the project meant to shelter 100,000 Rohingyas.
16 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Dhaka to seek strong US role for climate fund
Bangladesh would seek strong US role in mobilising climate fund as pledged by developed countries for mitigation and adaptation as US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change John Kerry arrives in Dhaka today.
8 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Golden Jubilee Of Independence: Global focus on Bangladesh
Bangladesh was in focus of the global community last week as the country celebrated the golden jubilee of independence and the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
4 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Indo-Bangla Ties: A warm gesture with connectivity at heart
What could be a more momentous event for Indo-Bangla relations than the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh whose birth is historically related to India?
28 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Modi arrives today
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives today to join the celebrations of Mujib Borsho and golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence.
25 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Dhaka, Colombo to sign 5 MoUs
Dhaka and Colombo are expected to sign at least five MoUs today to bolster the bilateral relationship in the areas of trade, investment and coastal shipping.
19 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh, the Maldives to sign 4 deals today
The Bangladesh-Maldives bilateral relationship is set to see a boost as the two South Asian countries are going to sign at least four MoUs on trade, tourism, fisheries, and health today.
17 March 2021, 18:00 PM
50 years of independence: Rejoicing at myriad positives
The country starts its 10-day celebrations of Mujib Borsho and golden jubilee of independence today with colourful events and presence of global leaders.
16 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Relocation to Bhasan Char: UN will now see it first-hand
The United Nations is going to send a delegation to visit Bhasan Char, where the government has developed a housing facility for 100,000 Rohingyas but faced reservations from aid agencies about the move.
12 March 2021, 18:00 PM
UK part of Bangladesh’s economic success
TDS: How do you evaluate the 50 years of relationship between Bangladesh and the UK?
8 March 2021, 18:00 PM
UK firms keen to utilise large consumer base of Bangladesh
A number of big British companies are interested to invest in Bangladesh to benefit from the country’s large consumer base, said British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dickson.
8 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid Inoculation: Foreigners’ registration begins on March 17
Foreigners in Bangladesh can start registration for Covid-19 vaccination from March 17, the birthday of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, as the government planned inoculation of all eligible people.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM