Establishing such a ministry symbolises a collective commitment to transforming Bangladesh's landscape.

The Covid-19 pandemic pushed an additional 35 million people across South Asia into extreme poverty

The first case was brought to our attention by RTI activists promoting the law at the grassroots level in Bangladesh.

Both the government and private sector should come forward and encourage climate-smart agriculture as well as the production of non-local crops, which have immense possibilities. It would not only increase the productivity of our agriculture sector, but also maintain self-sufficiency and ensure food security in Bangladesh. 

Expatriates living in Middle East will not be affected by Islamic State (IS) because of Bangladesh’s allegiance to Saudi’s Islamic military coalition, commented Nurul Islam, minister for expatriates’ welfare and overseas employment.