Bangladesh
Shun mentality that only English medium students are brilliant: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday criticised the mentality to consider only the English medium students as brilliant.
Coronavirus to affect Bangladesh’s tourism, aviation sectors
Coronavirus outbreak in China, which has spread to two dozen countries, will negatively affect Bangladesh’s tourism and aviation sectors, a senior government official said Wednesday.
Special cross-border train service arranged for pilgrims to Medinapore
A group of 2333 Bangladeshi pilgrims will be travelling by a special train from Rajbari (Bangladesh) to Medinapore in West Bengal (India) to attend the annual Holy Urs Sharif scheduled to be held on 17 February 2020 at Medinapore.
Polish investors urged to explore opportunities in energy sector, ‘blue economy’
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged the Polish government to encourage their investors and entrepreneurs to look to invest in Bangladesh, particularly drawing their attention to the shipbuilding, agricultural, food processing and energy sectors, as well as the blue economy.
No unfit vehicles can run on roads, remarks HC
The High Court on Wednesday commented that vehicles without updated fitness certificates cannot run on the roads.
Companies (Amendment) Bill placed in Parliament
The Companies (Amendment) Bill 2020 was placed in Parliament on Wednesday, withdrawing a provision for having a seal for a company to get registered, which will in turn help Bangladesh improve in the ease of doing business index.
No Rohingya returned from Saudi Arabia: FM
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday said no Rohingya has returned to Bangladesh from Saudi Arabia or any other country.
Mother, daughter killed in Gaibandha road crash
A mother and her daughter were killed in a road accident in Gobindaganj upazila on Tuesday night.
IU officials continue work abstention
A section of Islamic University Officers’ Association (IUOA) observed work abstention for the third consecutive day to press for their 13-point charter of demands on the campus in Kushtia on Wednesday.
2 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Two new dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours until 8am on Wednesday, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).