Bangladeshis shun virus testing after fake screening scandal
The number of people being tested for coronavirus in Bangladesh has fallen by almost half, officials said Sunday, in the wake of a huge screening scandal.
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Bangladesh arrests hospital owner over fake virus results
A Bangladesh hospital owner is arrested of issuing thousands of fake negative coronavirus test results to patients at his two clinics was arrested Wednesday while trying to flee to India in a burqa, police said.
Bangladesh lifts virus lockdown
Bangladesh lifted its coronavirus lockdown Sunday, with millions heading back to work in densely populated cities and towns even as the country logged a record spike in deaths and new infections.
‘Super cyclone’ kills 22 in Bangladesh, India
At least 22 people died as the fiercest cyclone to hit parts of Bangladesh and eastern India this century sent trees flying and flattened houses, with millions crammed into shelters despite the risk of coronavirus.
Bangladesh garment factories reopen, defying virus lockdown
Hundreds of Bangladesh’s garment factories defied a nationwide coronavirus lockdown to reopen on Sunday, raising fears the industry’s vulnerable and largely female workforce could be exposed to the contagion.
Massive coronavirus prayer gathering sparks outcry
Massive covid-19 prayer session with tens of thousands sparks outcry in Bangladesh.
Cambodia, Bangladesh to sign agreement on direct air linkages
Plans of agreement for the introduction of direct flights from Dakha to Phnom Penh.
At least 15 refugees drown after boat sinks off Bangladesh
At least 15 women and children drowned and more than 50 others were missing after a boat overloaded with Rohingya refugees sank off southern Bangladesh as it tried to reach Malaysia Tuesday, officials said.
Five players charged by ICC after Under-19 World Cup final
Three Bangladesh players and two of their Indian opponents have been charged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after unsavoury scenes following the Under-19 World Cup final on Sunday.
When it comes to taking care of the stateless, Bangladesh fares better
In the nearly five decades since its inception, Bangladesh has consistently been a host nation for multiple groups of stateless people.
India-Bangladesh relations opened new vistas in 2019
Despite some pending issues, at present, Indo-Bangla relations are at their historical best.
Getting to the heart of the Rohingya refugee crisis
Prominent Bangladesh’s Parliamentary member meets with top Cambodian leaders.
Cambodia to use Asean mechanism to help Bangladesh solve Rohingya issue
Cambodia will try to help Bangladesh resolve the Rohingya refugee issue: Minister.
Bangladesh urged to invest in Kingdom’s rice infrastructure to increase exports
PM calls for rice investment.
Bangladesh MP meets Hun Sen, discusses bilateral cooperation
Bangladesh member of parliament Muhammad Faruk Khan meets with PM.
Why Bangladesh should change its understanding of development
As Bangladeshis, it begs us to inquire as to whether the nature of development being witnessed in the country requires a systematic overhaul.
Anarchy: Good vs authoritarianism
In the recent past, people in Bangladesh experienced several mass protests demanding socio-political reforms. Issues that sparked these protests were diverse in nature, but we can discern a common tendency.
Bangladesh pays tribute to India for unwavering support
Bangladesh pays tribute to India for the support since the end of the liberation war.
Sundarbans: The ever-thriving ecosystem
The Sundarbans is a mangrove forest area which covers an area of approximately 10,000 square kms in the delta formed by the confluence of Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal.
Bangladesh, a hidden treasure trove for tourism and investment
At first glance, Bangladesh would not appear on many people’s “must” visit list.
Cambodia can play strategic role in resolving Rohingya crisis
Bangladesh’s officials call on Cambodia to intervene into Rohingya crisis: Abdul Momen.
Bangladesh should grab next year with both of its hands
But what about Bangladesh? How can our merits be judged in isolation?
Unesco heritage mosque in Bagerhat, a thing of sheer beauty
Shait Gambuj Mosque, was built by Ulugh Khan Jahan in the 15th century.
Police officer recalls interaction with Cambodian peacekeepers
Bangladesh is the 3rd-largest contributor of army personnel in UN peacekeeping.
Bangladesh eyes opening diplomatic mission in Phnom Penh
Bangladesh is seriously contemplating opening a diplomatic mission in Phnom Penh.
Don’t be a Scrooge this Christmas: Show charity
About 17 years ago or so, when Eid-ul-Fitr came quite close to Christmas, it was interesting to observe the joy of festivities with family and friends and the giving and receiving of gifts.
A tour to remember: Inside the home of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Mujibur had become president just 4 years after obtaining liberation from Pakistan.
Highlighting the horrors of Bangladesh’s Liberation War
The Bangladesh Liberation War Museum highlights the horrors of war.
Epic trove of hidden treasures revealed in Bangladesh’s national museum in Dhaka
The National Museum of Bangladesh represents the country’s multi-ethnic citizens.
Affirmative action by Bangladeshi Government boosts development
Bangladesh today has emerged as a food surplus and exporting nation.
