Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves reached $31.14 billion by the end of March, the lowest since December 2016, showed the latest central bank data. Bangladesh Bank (BB) data showed the country’s…
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PEC Report of Census: Country’s Total Population Stands at 16,98,28,911
The country’s total population stood at 16,98,28,911 according to the latest report on Post Enumeration Check (PEC) of the 6th Population and Housing Census, 2022. The PEC report on the…
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How the ‘Othering’ of Bangladesh Has Been the Backbone of Hindutva’s West Bengal Campaign
by Amila Herathby Amila HerathKolkata: After clashes broke out over Ram Navami processions at Shibpur area in Howrah district and Dalkhola in Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal on March 30, one of the first…
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DHAKA: At least eight people were killed during a gunfight between two tribal insurgent groups at a remote town in Bangladesh’s restive Chittagong hills, police said Friday. The skirmish took…
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Adani Power Subsidiary to Supply Power to Bangladesh Under 25-Yr PPA
by Myint Nyanby Myint NyanAdani Power on Friday said its Jharkhand subsidiary, Adani (Jharkhand) Limited (APJL), will supply power under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The company will provide power supply for corresponding…
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China’s Arms Game with Bangladesh Getting Dangerous, BNS Sheikh Hasina is Just a Start
by Prasad Bandaby Prasad BandaThe Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government is nearing its term in Dhaka, but also readying itself to enter election mode. Recently, the Bangladesh Prime Minister inaugurated the China-built $1.2 billion six-slot submarine base, named BNS Sheikh Hasina, at Pekua in Cox’s Bazar.…
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Bangladesh Retain Shakib, Liton for Ireland Test Despite IPL Plea
by Amila Herathby Amila HerathBangladesh have included all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and batsman Liton Das in the squad for their one-off Test against Ireland, ignoring their requests to join the Indian Premier League. Shakib will lead the hosts in…
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Shamsuzzaman Shams, a correspondent for Prothom Alo, detained under the controversial Digital Security Act. Bangladeshi police have arrested a journalist of a leading daily under a controversial media law following…
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Voluntary Sustainability Standards in South Asia: A focus on the cotton sector in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
Cotton is a key sector in South Asia, driving economic growth and employment while supplying 30% of the world’s cotton lint that ultimately goes into goods like textiles and medical…
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RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has signed a cooperation agreement with a civil society organization to provide 6,285 shelter aid packages to those affected by floods…
