Foreign-Affairs
71 Bangladeshis return home from Beirut
A total of 71 Bangladesh citizens returned home from Beirut, Lebanon on Wednesday.
Ex-finance minister Muhith wishes Pranab's swift recovery
Former finance minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith on Wednesday sent a message praying for the early recovery and better health of former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee while closely following his health updates.
US-Bangla resuming Dhaka-KL-Dhaka flights from Aug16
US-Bangla Airlines is going to resume flights on the Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur-Dhaka route from August 16 after five months of suspension due to Covid-19.
70pc Bangladeshi returnee migrants struggling to find jobs: IOM
Nearly 70 percent of surveyed migrants who returned to Bangladesh between February and June remained unemployed, according to a study covering 12 districts.
COVID-19 affects education, training of young people: ILO
The COVID-19 crisis is having a devastating effect on the education and training of young people and Bangladesh is no exception, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said Wednesday.
73 Bangladesh citizens to return home from Beirut Wednesday
A total of 73 Bangladesh citizens will return home from Beirut, Lebanon on Wednesday morning.
Indian businesses urged to explore opportunities in Bangladesh
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das has urged Indian business leaders to explore opportunities for collaboration and joint ventures (JVs) with Bangladesh, including exports to third countries.
EU provides €1.65mn for S Asian flood victims
The European Union is providing €1.65 million in humanitarian aid funding in response to severe flooding that have affected South Asia — most notably Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
Momen, Shahriar pray for quick recovery of Pranab Mukherjee
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has prayed for quick recovery of former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee who recently tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19: US provides protective equipment to IG Prisons
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller and his team on Monday provided essential personal protective equipment (PPE) to Inspector General Prisons Brigadier General AKM Mustafa Kamal Pasha as part of continued US support for Bangladesh’s COVID-19 response efforts.