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Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and its Burn centre, the only specialised facility managing major burn injuries in Southeast Asia, sent a senior consultant to Dhaka within 24 hours of the Milestone tragedy. He was followed by three colleagues who reached on Wednesday and five more are arriving Thursday. "We’re grateful for both words and deeds," said Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy for International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi on Thursday. Earlier on July 23, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong wrote Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, expressing solidarity with the people of Bangladesh. BAF aircraft crash: Five victims identified through DNA test "Singapore stands in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh during this period of mourning," Prime Minister Wong wrote to Prof Yunus. “We are committed to Bangladesh through this difficult period and have sent a medical team from the Singapore General Hospital to treat those injured by this tragic incident. I wish them a speedy recovery,” Wong wrote to the chief adviser in a letter.

Bangladesh found themselves trailing 1-0 to Singapore at halftime in Tuesday’s match at the National Stadium. Despite passionate home support that filled the venue with chants and celebratory atmosphere hours before kickoff, the hosts struggled to find their rhythm in a difficult opening 45 minutes. Bangladesh, featuring debutant Shamit Som alongside key players Hamza Chowdhury and Fahamidul Islam, began the match assertively. In the opening twenty minutes, Fahamidul and Shakil Ahad generated several scoring opportunities. However, forward Rakib Hossain could not convert these chances. Singapore also created threats but failed to capitalize on early openings. By the 30-minute mark, the score remained level. Bangladesh goalkeeper Mitul Marma made a critical save from a Singaporean captain’s shot. For Bangladesh, Rakib narrowly missed a connection with a well-delivered pass from Shamit Som, who consistently initiated attacks. Women's Tri-nation Football: Bangladesh force higher ranked Jordan to play 2-2 draw Despite Som’s efforts, the team struggled with finishing. The match also saw Fahamidul Islam receive the first yellow card for a foul, and Tariq Kazi sustained two separate impacts, resulting in a bleeding lip. The deadlock broke in the 44th minute. Singapore penetrated the Bangladeshi defense. Goalkeeper Mitul failed to clear a punched ball, and following rapid exchanges inside the box, Singapore's Song Ui Young found the net. Hamza Chowdhury's late defensive sprint could not prevent the goal. AFC Asian Cup : Bangladesh to play home match against Singapore Tuesday At halftime, the scoreboard read Bangladesh 0, Singapore 1.

Bangladesh will play their home match of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers against Singapore at the freshly renovated National Stadium in Dhaka Tuesday ( June 10) evening . The Group C match of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers between hosts Bangladesh and touring Singapore will kick- off at 7 pm (Bangladesh time)  while India will play their Group C away match against hosts  Hong Kong at the newly opened Kai Tak Sports Park, also on June 10 . Bangladesh team conceded 1-2 goal defeat against Singapore in home match in 2015.  After the first round Group C matches, all the four teams -- Bangladesh, Hong  Kong, India and Singapore--have secured one point each after playing goalless draw with each other. Ahead of the Tuesday' s battle, the morale of  Bangladesh national football team is now high than previous occasions with the inclusion of two Bangladesh origin highly rated booters--English Premier League playing defensive midfielder Hamza Dewan Chowdhury and Canadian national team and premier league playing midfielder Shamit Sho AFC U-23 Asian Cup: Bangladesh put in Group C with Vietnam, Yemen, Singapore   me.   The Italian league playing Bangladesh origin forward Fahamedul Islam, who made his debut for Bangladesh against Bhutan in the FIFA International friendly last week, also have chance to play against Singapore in Tuesday match  Moreover, confidence level of Bangladesh team is also very high after beating Bhutan by 2-0 goals in the FIFA Tier-1 International Friendly at home last week. Both the teams made their final practice session on Monday at the match venue with Hong Kong in the afternoon and Bangladesh in the evening. In a pre- match press conference at a local hotel on Monday, Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuyan said they are confident although Singapore is a more strong side and they have to perform and play better football tomorrow to win the match . FIFA chief hails expanded tournaments in AFC speech The Japanese Coach of Singapore team said, “Ranking will not be a factor in the Tuesday's  match, both the teams are of equal standard,  it will be a hard-fought match.

Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister in Charge of Trade, has said many Singaporean companies have an interest in investing in Bangladesh.  Fu made the comments when Lutfey Siddiqi, Bangladesh Special Envoy for International Affairs, called on her at her office on Wednesday. “Despite the recent political changes, we believe in the long-term potential of Bangladesh,” FU said in a message posted on her verified Facebook page. “Many Singapore companies are operating or have interest to invest in Bangladesh, particularly in sectors such as infrastructure and logistics,” he said. ADB to lend USD 100 million to Bangladesh for infrastructure dev “The Singapore government will continue to support companies that wish to invest in Bangladesh. “I look forward to deepening our economic linkages, as well as to explore ways to bring our people closer together.” Bangladesh and Singapore share warm and longstanding bilateral ties built over 50 years of diplomatic relations since 1972.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has questioned how former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed and his family members “left the country without obstruction” despite the allegations of amassing assets illegally. Speaking at a discussion on Saturday, he also said this exposes the ruling party leaders’ claims of not sparing wrongdoers as “mere eyewash and deception.” “I saw a media report that Benazir and his family went to Singapore, leaving the country on May 4. Before leaving, he emptied all his bank accounts and withdrew around Tk 60 crore. I don’t know whether the amount is much bigger,” Fakhrul said. Govt bears responsibility for misdeeds of Aziz, Benazir: Fakhrul The BNP leader further said, “My question is, how did he leave the country? What is the significance of a court order to confiscate his assets and freeze his bank accounts and the Anti-Corruption Commission’s move to file a case against him? When he was told he wouldn’t be allowed to go anywhere, how did he sneak off to Singapore right under the government's nose?” He said the ruling party leaders also made remarks that no one involved in corruption would be spared. “Do they (the government) think people are stupid? They understand all these are eyewash and deceptions. You’re ruling the country by resorting to trickery.” Bangladesh Sammilita Peshajibi Parishad, a platform of pro-BNP professionals, organised the programme at the Jatiya Press Club, marking the 43rd death anniversary of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman. Fakhrul said the government not only nurtured Benazir and Aziz Ahmed (former army chief) but also promoted countless corrupt individuals. He said that Awami League has turned Bangladesh into a “safe haven for plundering.” Why Aziz, Benazir yet to be arrested, asks Manna “We must protect the country from it. We believe that through the struggle of the people of Bangladesh, we will defeat this monster that is wreaking havoc everywhere, establish a government of the people, and restore true democracy," the BNP leader said. Fakhrul said BNP, together with many other opposition parties, have long been carrying out a movement for the restoration of democracy.Stating that they must achieve victory and success in their struggle, the BNP leader said their party will never step back from its ultimate goal of establishing people’s voting rights and democracy. “Our goal remains unwavering. Strategies may change over time; we will decide that through discussions…we’re working hard to organise them all. We believe we have not failed. We have started working again. Inshallah, victory will be ours as we’re fighting on the path of truth and justice," Fakhrul observe. Law to take its own course, says Salman F Rahman about Aziz, Benazir

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Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), held a meeting with representatives from the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG). The meeting, held in Singapore on January 30, was attended by Francis Chong, Senior Director (Emerging Markets) MTI; Uma Muniandy, Deputy Director (Emerging Markets) MTI; Vann Ang, Senior Assistant Director (Emerging Markets) MTI; G. Jayakrishnan, Executive Director (South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa) at Enterprise Singapore. BGMEA requests Singapore port authority for faster, seamless transshipment of Bangladeshi RMG goods Asif Ashraf, Director, BGMEA, Shams Mahmud, Chair of BGMEA Standing Committee on Foreign Mission Cell, and Sanjay Kumar Naha, Director of Rose Intimates Ltd were also present at the meeting. Discussioncentreded around exploring potential avenues for enhancing trade and investment collaboration between Bangladesh and Singapore. They also discussed the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries and the mutual benefits that could be derived from such an agreement. FICCI leaders call on BIDA Chairman In the meeting, BGMEA President Faruque Hassan presented Bangladesh as an attractive destination for foreign investors, citing its growing infrastructure, specialized economic zones, and other investment-friendly facilities. Highlighting the increasing trend of investments from countries including Japan, Korea, and China in Bangladesh, he suggested that Singaporean investors consider exploring emerging sectors such as textile machinery, man-made fiber and technical textiles, recycling industry, light engineering, and shipbuilding. The BGMEA President stressed the importance of organizing reciprocal visits by businessmen from both countries to foster mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities. Prothoma book fair held at Nagad’s head office He sought the cooperation of the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry in facilitating interactions between traders and investors from Bangladesh and Singapore. Faruque Hassan also underscored the potential of Singapore as a market for Bangladeshi garment exports and called for support in exploring market opportunities in the region.

The government will import a cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG), having 33.66 lakh MMBtu, from the Vitol Asia Pte Ltd of Singapore at a cost Tk 429.40 crore to meet the growing gas demand in the country. Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) in a meeting, with Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali in the chair, approved a proposal of state-owned Petrobangla in this regard. As per the proposal, placed by the Energy and Mineral Resources on behalf of the Petrobangla, each unit of the LNG will cost $9.93, a price lowest in last two years. Govt to procure LNG, fertiliser, lentil and edible oil After the meeting, Additional Secretary of the Cabinet Division Syed Mahmud Khan informed the reporters that the supplier was selected from the limited listed companies through a bidding in the international spot market under Master Sale and Purchase Agreement (MSPA). The Rapid Increase in Supply of Electricity and Energy (Special Provisions) Act 2010 (Amendment 2021) was followed in this regard. Sources in the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry said that Bangladesh has planned to import a total of 13 LNG cargoes from January to June this year. This has been the second cargo as the first one was given approval in the last week’s meeting on  January 22 under which Switzerland-based company 'TotalEnergies Gas and Power Limited' will supply a cargo having the same volume 33.66 lakh MMBtu with each unit price  $10.88. Gas supply to Ctg, elsewhere starts improving as LNG terminal resumes production Earlier the government signed 'Master Sale and Purchase' Agreement (MSPA) with 22 shortlisted companies  to import LNG from the international spot market. Imports of LNG from the spot market were suspended from July 2022 to January 2023 as the price of LNG from the spot market increased many times while the government was facing dollar crisis. Currently, the country has been experiencing a severe gas crisis as production came down to nearly 2500 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) while the demand is about 4000 mmcfd. As a result, household consumers in many areas are not getting gas for cooking while power and industrial productions are being seriously disrupted due to gas shortage.  In the meantime, the government increased the gas price for both captive power and public sector power generation on January 18, 2023. Cabinet body nods import of refined petroleum, LNG  Through an order, the price of gas used for power generation was set at Tk 14 per cubic metre, while the price of gas to be used in captive power and industry was set at Tk 30 per cubic metre. Meanwhile, the CCGP approved two separate proposals to import a total of 60,000 metric tons (MT) of urea fertiliser from Qatar and Saudi Arabia at a cost of Tk 223.84 crore under the state contracts.

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader returned home from Singapore on Thursday evening after a routine health checkup in Mount Elizabeth Hospital. Ershad, Khaleda rewarded main perpetrator of Ctg mass killings: Foreign Minister A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the minister landed in Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) from  Singapore in the evening, said a media release signed by Sheikh Wahlid Fayez, senior information officer of the ministry. Global leaders congratulating new govt is driving BNP insane: Hasan Mahmud Quader, also general secretary of Awami League, left Dhaka for Singapore on January 23 for going through his health check-up, reads the release. Party symbol to be withheld in upazila elections: Quader

BNP Standing Committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain will be taken to Singapore again on Sunday for advanced treatment as his condition deteriorated. “My father has suffered a brain haemorrhage. His physical condition is not good,” his younger son Barrister Khandaker Maruf Hossain told UNB on Saturday. He said the BNP leader is being taken to the National University Hospital in Singapore tomorrow (Sunday) on the advice of the doctors of Evercare Hospital. Jatiya Party a victim of conspiracies for a long time: GM Quader “We have completed all preparations to take him to Singapore on a Singapore Airlines flight at 11:30 pm on Sunday,” Maruf said. He urged the country’s people, including the leaders and activists of BNP, to pray for early recovery of his ailing father. Mosharraf Hossain is now undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital under the supervision of neuro specialist Dr Prof Khandaker Mahbubur Rahman. Opposition will not leave streets until democracy is restored: BNP Mosharraf, the 76-year-old former health minister,  was admitted to Evercare Hospital in the capital on June 18 last year after suffering a stroke. He received treatment there for eight days. On the advice of Evercare Hospital doctors, the BNP leader went to Singapore National Hospital for treatment on June 27 for better treatment. He was diagnosed with a brain tumour while undergoing treatment in Singapore. Considering his age, doctors gave him upfront radiotherapy to manage the adverse impacts of the tumour, instead of conducting a surgery. Govt considering framework to hold those spreading disinformation accountable: Info State Minister He returned home from Singapore on September 5 after receiving treatment for two months and 10 days. As he fell ill again, he was admitted to Evercare Hospital on December 5.