Dengue claims 21 more lives, infects 3,015 in 24hrs
Dengue claimed 21 more lives and infected 3,015 persons across the country in the last 24 hours till Wednesday morning, according to the health department18:05 20 September 2023
21 more factories at BSMSN to go into production in Nov
Another 21 factories in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) are set to go into commercial production from November this year18:01 20 September 2023
Stocks witness flat as large-cap issues tumble
Stock markets on Wednesday finished the session of the week flat as the major indices of the both Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges showed no significant rise amid lower activities of large-cap securities17:57 20 September 2023
PM Hasina attends US President Joe Biden’s reception
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attended a reception hosted by American President Joe Biden on Tuesday17:28 20 September 2023
Govt to procure 20 lakh pieces of saline for treating dengue patients
The government has approved a proposal in principle for procuring some 12 lakh pieces of normal saline 1000ml and 8 lakh pieces of glucose saline 1000ml under the Direct Procurement Method (DPM) on urgent basis in order to facilitate treatment for dengue patients16:35 20 September 2023
Govt to procure 1.90 lakh tonnes fertilizer, 1.45cr liter edible oil, 27,000 tonnes lentil
The government has approved separate proposals for procuring some 1.90 lakh tonnes of fertilizer, 1.45 crore liters of edible oil and 27,000 tonnes of lentil in order to meet the growing demand of the country15:34 20 September 2023
FAO ministerial dialogue underscores links between biodiversity, climate and food security
FAO ministerial dialogue underscored the need for scaling up action and investment for agrifood systems transformation as a solution to the biodiversity and climate crises across the world15:25 20 September 2023
21 million euros pledged at UNGA for global accelerator on jobs, social protection for transitions
Germany, Belgium and Spain have pledged 21 million euros for the Global Accelerator on jobs and social protection for Just Transitions, an ILO-coordinated initiative that aims to support the creation of millions of decent jobs and extend universal social protection to billions who are currently not covered15:05 20 September 2023
Global number of out-of-school children rises by 6mn: UNESCO
New data from UNESCO show that the number of out-of-school children and youth has risen by 6 million since 202114:59 20 September 2023
WB approves $102mn to improve riverbank protection, navigability of Jamuna River
The World Bank has approved $102 million to help Bangladesh improve riverbank protection and navigability in the Jamuna River, saving people from being displaced, protecting their livelihoods, and spurring economic activities14:48 20 September 2023
Energy transition requires investment in renewable power: Repsol
The energy transition requires investment in renewable molecules as well as renewable power, as electrification will not achieve full decarbonisation, said head of Spanish company Repsol Josu Jon Imaz14:42 20 September 2023
PM for reorganising financial system to overcome global economic crisis
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has underscored the need for reorganising international financial mechanism to address the ongoing global economic crisis14:25 20 September 2023
Bangladesh GDP growth expected to edge up to 6.5% in FY2024: ADB
Bangladesh gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 6.5 percent in FY 2024, compared to the 6.0 percent growth in the previous fiscal year13:37 20 September 2023
Brown University accords honour to PM Hasina for community clinic
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was accorded special honour by the Brown University as the United Nations recognised her brainchild community clinic model to reach healthcare services to the Bangladesh people`s doorsteps13:12 20 September 2023
Nepal can be source of clean energy: FBCCI President
President of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Mahbubul Alam on Tuesday said Nepal could be a good source of clean energy for Bangladesh19:59 19 September 2023
Dengue claims 7 more lives, infects 3,027 in 24hrs
Dengue claimed 7 more lives and infected 3,027 persons across the country in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning, according to the health department19:00 19 September 2023
Germany to provide 4mn euro to improve Sundarbans Mangroves forest, tanneries
Bangladesh and Germany have signed two technical cooperation agreements against two projects in the fields of the Sundarbans Mangroves and in tanneries18:45 19 September 2023
Dhaka, Chittagong stocks witness flat
Stock markets on Tuesday finished the session of the week flat as the major indices of the both Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges showed no significant rise amid lower activities of large-cap securities17:59 19 September 2023
Brent oil increases $95 per barrel, first time since Nov 15, 2022
The price of Brent crude oil futures contract with November delivery on London`s ICE exchange exceeded $95 per barrel for the first time since November 15, 202216:52 19 September 2023
Padma Bank introduces Islamic Shariah-based, interest-free banking
Padma Bank has introduced interest-free Islamic Shariah-based banking facilities as Islamic banking services are gaining popularity gradually nowadays in Bangladesh16:39 19 September 2023
UN General Assembly adopts declaration to accelerate SDGs
Now is the time for a global plan to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are woefully off-track halfway towards their 2030 deadline, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday in New York14:30 19 September 2023
SDG Summit: FAO announces launch of a CPF call to action for forests towards 2030
“Green should be the color of the future,” said QU Dongyu, director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), during a high-level event at the margins of the SDG Summit dedicated to build momentum on the role of forests in contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Monday14:14 19 September 2023
Billions left behind on the path to Universal Health Coverage
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank have jointly published the 2023 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report, revealing an alarming stagnation in the progress towards providing people everywhere with quality, affordable, and accessible health care13:11 19 September 2023
Govt determined to hold free, fair elections in Bangladesh: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has reiterated his government determination to hold a free, fair election in Bangladesh to be held either at the end of 2023 or early 202413:02 19 September 2023
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