Antimicrobial resistance could expose nations to another global e
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday called for an internationally coordinated research and investment campaign for new generation antibiotics having universal accessibility amid growing “antimicrobial resistance”, fearing the phenomenon to expose the world to another health emergency, “far severe than the current COVID-19 pandemic."17:37 21 November 2020
Boris raises UK’s concerns over Rohingya crisis with Suu Kyi
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spoken to Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and raised the UK’s ongoing concerns with the Rohingya crisis and conflict in Rakhine.16:39 21 November 2020
Sheikh Fazle Fahim re-elected vice president of CACCI
Sheikh Fazle Fahim, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI), has been re-elected as the vice president of the Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of
02:03 21 November 2020
Covid vaccine: Pfizer to apply for authorisation in US
Pfizer and its partner BioNTech have said they will apply for emergency authorisation in the US for their Covid-19 vaccine on Friday01:56 21 November 2020
Fakhrul’s statements are contradictory: Information Minister
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said that the statements made by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul are contradictory, and it’s necessary to find out the reasons behind such statements00:55 21 November 2020
Bangladesh in world media this week
Bangladesh popped up a lot in internationally recognised media outlets over this week. The mentions were not always positive, but they were not all negative either.00:24 21 November 2020
Bangladesh makes firms’ outward payments easier
But the central bank did not raise the ceiling a company can use for cross-border payments annually.23:02 20 November 2020
Bangladesh records 2,275 new Covid-19 cases, 17 deaths
A total of 15,607 samples were tested at 117 authorized laboratories across the country in the last 24 hours.22:39 20 November 2020
RAB raids Sirajganj militant hideout, 4 arrested
The arrestees are currently being interrogated.22:18 20 November 2020
‘Focus on development considerations in trade, environment agenda
Civil society members speak at WTO event.21:51 20 November 2020
What did the WTO do in 25 yrs? What does it need to do?
Speakers also said reform must be made a priority to make WTO “fit for purpose” for trade in the 21st century20:40 20 November 2020
WITSA recognises Nagad for innovation in fintech
It is the first digital financial service of Bangladesh to win this award.19:51 20 November 2020
Women hit hard by Covid-19 impact on garment sector
A drop in women’s employment will not only impede their economic and social empowerment, but will also give rise to a shortage of experienced, loyal and skilled workers in the industry, says the ILO country director.19:34 20 November 2020
Time is ripe for innovation in the world of sovereign debt restructuring
When corporations have too much debt and need to restructure i, creditors often end up exchanging bonds or loans for stocks19:31 20 November 2020
Joe Biden wins Georgia...finally!
US Presidential candidate Joe Biden has finally won Georgia and 16 of its electoral votes16:56 20 November 2020
Boosting Bangladesh-Japan trade: Tripartite MoU on the cards
A tripartite MoU to be signed on November 2204:04 20 November 2020
Continued strong policy action to combat uncertainty
As G20 leaders meet virtually this week, the global economy faces a critical juncture. Countries have started to climb back from the depths of the COVID-19 crisis.02:11 20 November 2020
Stocks end the week mixed amid volatility
Dhaka (Nov 19, 2020): Dhaka stocks ended mixed amid volatility in the final session of the week.
The broad index started the day on a negative note, falling nearly 20 points
02:05 20 November 2020
Telecom companies lost 3 lakh internet users in October
The country`s total mobile internet users crossed the 10-crore mark for the first time in September.01:41 20 November 2020
Pubali Bank offers loans to buy properties from Anwar Landmark
Consumers will get easy loans from Pubali Bank if they want to buy flat, plot, office or commercial spaces of Anwar Landmark.01:31 20 November 2020
PM to address the nation on Saturday evening
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation on Saturday evening on the occasion of the Armed Force Day 2020.00:32 20 November 2020
BUILD lauds central bank for easing forex regulations on trade
All exporters will be allowed a maximum of 210 days to bring their export proceeds into the country.00:32 20 November 2020
Standard Chartered, Robi launch co-branded credit card
Standard Chartered Bank and Robi Axiata Limited have recently launched a co-branded credit card to provide innovative services to enterprise business customers00:14 20 November 2020
Mask up as Covid’s second wave looms large: PM
Talking about the coronavirus vaccine, she said research works are going on in various parts of the world. "Bangladesh will get the vaccine once it is ready as the government is paying in advance," she said.23:49 19 November 2020
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