The US-based Moody’s Ratings has revised its outlook on Bangladesh to stable from negative, citing easing political and external pressures, stronger foreign exchange reserves and record remittance inflows. In its …
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India has exported around 500 tons of hilsa fish to Bangladesh over the past two months, in a significant reversal of the traditional trade flow of the prized fish between …
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UN’s Six Priorities Are a Roadmap from Commitment to Action
by Nicholas Biswas 7 minutes readBangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman officially assumed the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly on September 8, taking charge of its 81st session. His appointment marks Bangladesh’s return …
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Bangladesh to Resume Nationwide Measles Vaccination Campaign from Sept. 25
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readAmid Bangladesh’s worsening measles outbreak, the government will resume a nationwide measles vaccination campaign from September 25, Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain said on September 10. “Most of the …
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DC South Asian Film Festival Marks 15th Anniversary
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) will mark its 15th anniversary this September under the theme “Bridging Cultures Through Cinema,” highlighting its commitment to showcasing diverse South Asian stories …
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Khalilur Rahman Assumes United Nations General Assembly Presidency
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readKhalilur Rahman assumed the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 8, pledging to restore trust in multilateralism, advance institutional reforms and ensure …
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Bangladesh Raises Annual Travel Quota to $18,000 from $12,000
by Siddique Islam 2 minutes readBangladesh Bank (BB) has increased the annual foreign exchange travel quota for Bangladeshi nationals to US$18,000 from $12,000 to meet genuine foreign exchange needs for overseas travel. Authorized Dealer (AD) …
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Over 400 Garment Factories Shut Down in Bangladesh Between July 2023 and June 2026
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readMore than 400 garment factories in Bangladesh have downed their shutters between July 2023 and June 2026, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir told parliament on September 3. Of the 405 …
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Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Meets Speaker of Jatiya Sangsad, Calls for Bolstering Bilateral Relations
by UNIby UNI 1 minutes readIndian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi met Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on September 2, to discuss bilateral relations and a range of issues concerning the …
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President Trump Expects to Meet Bangladesh PM Rahman Soon
by Siddique Islam 2 minutes readUS President Donald Trump has expressed hope of meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman soon, saying he believes Bangladesh and its people have a very bright future under his leadership. In …