Bangladesh
Saudi Arabia won't send back Rohingyas to Bangladesh: Shahriar
The Saudi government did not say that the Rohingyas, living in Saudi Arabia, will be sent back to Bangladesh, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Wednesday.
President Hamid gets first dose of Covid vaccine
President Abdul Hamid received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports sharp rise in infections; 7 more die
Bangladesh recorded 1,018 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours till Wednesday morning, showing a sharp rise in the number of daily infections.
Cartoonist Kishore files complaint “over torture in custody”
Cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore on Wednesday filed a complaint with a Dhaka court over alleged torture on him in custody after his arrest under the Digital Security Act (DSA).
FM urges Finland to explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged Finland to explore investment opportunities in special economic zones and HI-Tech parks in Bangladesh.
DMP commissioner tests positive for Covid-19
DMP Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam has tested positive for Covid-19, said additional deputy commissioner of police (media & PR division) of DMP.
WB okays $120 mn to help Bangladesh improve food security
The World Bank has approved $120 million to help Bangladesh improve food security by enhancing climate resilience and productivity of irrigated agriculture and fisheries.
Narayanganj fire victim dies at DMCH
A man, who suffered burn injuries in a fire in Fatullah area of Narayanganj district on Tuesday, died at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital early Wednesday.
Death toll from Covid-19 surpasses 2.6 million
The death toll from Covid-19 surged past 2.6 million on Wednesday, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University (JHU).