2nd Best of Bangladesh kicks off in Amsterdam
The second edition of the “Best of Bangladesh in Europe” event kicked off on 17 April and closed its doors next day. The event showcases the dynamic potential of Bangladesh’s economy. It has taken place at Beurs Van Berlage, in Amsterdam and is expected to attract over 1500 visitors, including buyers, investors and stakeholders from around Europe.
The two-day nation branding event is being organized by Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) and powered by PDS Limited, in association with City Bank Plc, Bangladesh, and KDS Group, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
World’s most polluted air in Dhaka this morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 173 at 09:05 am on Saturday.
The air was classified as 'unhealthy', according to the air quality and pollution city ranking.
India’s Delhi, Vietnam’s H...
An AQI between 151 and 200 is considered 'unhealthy' while 201-300 is 'very unhealthy' and 301-400 is considered 'hazardous', posing severe health risks to residents.
Container ship service begins between Mongla, Ctg ports
In a significant development aimed at reducing export costs and enhancing trade accessibility in the greater Khulna region, container ships are expected to start operating between Mongla and Chattogram ports on a domestic maritime route from April.
This initiative marks a strategic move to revitalise Mongla Port—Bangladesh’s second seaport—which, after years of grappling with numerous challenges, has now emerged as a profitable and growing hub due to several ongoing development and expansion projects.
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This initiative marks a strategic move to revitalise Mongla Port—Bangladesh’s second seaport—which, after years of grappling with numerous challenges, has now emerged as a profitable and growing hub due to several ongoing development and expansion projects.
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Climate adaptation in development planning
An Inception Workshop titled “Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into Sustainable Development Pathways of Bangladesh” was held today at the Department of Environment Auditorium, Agargaon, Dhaka. The event was jointly organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Department of Environment under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
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Mr. Stefan Liller, UNDP Res...
AI advances, but so do digital dangers
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ushered in significant innovation and convenience across multiple sectors. However, its unregulated misuse is increasingly contributing to a surge in cybercrimes, including misinformation, identity theft, and phishing attacks. Legal experts and analysts are now calling for immediate legislative reform in Bangladesh to address these emerging threats. Without a comprehensive framework to regulate AI-driven o...
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Dhaka demands $4.52b in financial claims from Islamabad
Bangladesh urged Pakistan to take a “strong forward-looking approach” for bilateral ties by addressing unresolved historical issues, including a formal apology for the 1971 Liberation War genocide and settling outstanding financial claims of Bangladesh.
"We have raised the historically unresolved issues with Pakistan,” Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin told newsmen after a foreign office consultation (FOC) with his Pakistan counterpart Amna Baloch on Thursday.
He said the issues included “the repatriatio...
He said the issues included “the repatriatio...
