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Covid-19 in Bangladesh: New cases, fatalities fall slightly
Fifteen more coronavirus-related deaths and 391 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours until Thursday morning.
UN Chief for ensuring equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccine
International partners working to achieve equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines appealed on Wednesday for the UN Security Council to ensure people caught in conflict have access to these lifesaving treatments.
Effective strategies adopted to protect Sundarbans: Environment Minister
A strategic environmental assessment is being carried out for the south-western part of the country as part of the government's commitment to the conservation of the Sundarbans, Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin said.
Sea cruise with Maldives can be introduced in winter: Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said sea cruise services can be introduced between Bangladesh and the Maldives during the winter season.
DCCI plans investment summit in Singapore this year
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) is planning to organize an investment summit in Singapore this year, said its president Rizwan Rahman on Wednesday.
Will seek details of Vitol Asia on LNG supply: Finance Minister
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has said that the concerned ministry will be asked to provide details about Vitol Asia, a company selected for supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) worth Tk 623.63 crore to the country.
Disaster-resilient shelters built in Cox’s Bazar with IOM support
When the monsoon season started in Cox’s Bazar in 2020, boatman Pradip Shah Das in Teknaf Upazila and his family were forced to take shelter at their neighbour’s house.
PM Hasina seeks more investment from Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged Sri Lanka to invest more in Bangladesh, particularly in its special economic zones (SEZs).