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Millions of children at risk in Bangladesh, Myanmar in the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha: UNICEF
The trail of destruction left by Cyclone Mocha in parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar is causing severe disruption to the lives of millions of vulnerable children and families, including many already living in dire conditions, says UNICEF on Wednesday.
Resist domestic and foreign evil forces to sustain democracy in Bangladesh: President
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday urged every citizen of the country to resist the evil forces at home and abroad who are creating obstacles in the way of democracy and development.
Govt to import 12,500 MT of sugar from US
The government of Bangladesh will import 12,500 metric tons (MT) of sugar and 220,000 MT of fertliser to meet the domestic requirements.
2 army personnel killed, 2 injured by KNA terrorists in Bandarban
Two soldiers of Bangladesh Army were killed and two officers injured in an attack by armed terrorists of Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA) in Ruma upazila of Bandarban district on Tuesday, said an ISPR press release issued on Wednesday.
BNP more focused on ballot stuffing, capturing state power than on public safety: Joy
Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said historically, BNP holds a sordid record of refraining from standing beside people especially during mighty disasters that swept across the county.
Govt to offer alternative facilities by Ansar to foreign missions: Foreign Secretary
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen on Tuesday said the government will offer the services of the Ansar – a paramilitary auxiliary force – to the foreign missions in Dhaka as alternatives as the withdrawal of “additional security escort” for four diplomats came into effect.
Economic cooperation needed among countries in South and Southeast Asia: PM tells Korean envoy
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday (May 16, 2023) called for economic cooperation among the countries in South and Southeast Asia for mutual benefits of the people in the regions.
As per Vienna Convention, host country must ensure protection of all diplomatic personnel: US State Dept
The United States has said the safety and security of their diplomatic personnel and facilities are of utmost importance.
No additional security escorts for foreign diplomats: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said the government does not want to discriminate in terms of providing additional security escorts to any foreign diplomat in Dhaka, but they can avail such facilities in exchange for payment.
Safeguards are needed to protect vulnerable people under IMF-backed reforms: Debapriya
Debapriya Bhattacharya, public policy analyst and distinguished fellow of Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), said on Monday that when the IMF takes a reform programme for a country, sometimes inequality increases, because of the conditions they attach.
Election-time govt can include opposition MPs in Parliament: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the next general election will be held in the country following the Westminster system of Britain.
Cyclone Mocha: 10,000 houses damaged in Cox's Bazar, inc 1200 in St Martin
At least 10,000 houses were damaged in Cox's Bazar, with 1,200 of them being on vulnerable St Martin's Island off the coast of Teknaf.
Bangladesh dismissed for 274 as Ireland battle to tie series in 3rd ODI
Tamim Iqbal scored 69 runs and Mushfiqur Rahim contributed 45 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 274 in 48.5 overs in the third ODI of the three-match series against Ireland on Sunday.
Power, gas supply situation to improve in 2 days: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Sunday said that it will take two days to improve the power and gas supply situation in the country.
Case against Zia is a far-reaching political conspiracy by govt: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged that the filing of a case involving Ziaur Rahman in the killing of three freedom fighter army officers, including Col Khondkar Nazmul Huda Bir Bikram, in November 75 is part of a "far-reaching political conspiracy of the government".