At least 13 people in Bangladesh have been killed and 4.5 million affected by floods triggered by heavy rains, the disaster management and relief ministry sai...
The BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal) initiative, officially launched in 2015, was created to tackle the logistical and economic challenges that have historically hindered South Asia's development. A key objective of the initiative is to strengthen economic collaboration. By streamlining the cross-border flow of goods and services, the initiative can greatly lower transportation expenses and reduce transit durations. This is especially important for landlocked nations such as Bhutan and Nepal, which depend heavily on neighboring countries for access to global markets. Improved connectivity can facilitate trade, investment, boost regional tourism, and create jobs, all of which will contribute to the economic growth of the region, according to the editorial of the current News B...
Disaster Management and Relief Adviser Farooq-e-Azam has stated that efforts are ongoing to maintain communication with affected people and that they are trying to establish contact with India.
He emphasized the need to urgently save lives amidst the nationwide floods.
The decision was made during a meeting of the Advisory Council at the Chief Adviser's Office on Thursday. After the meeting, the adviser spoke to journalists.
The Disaster and Relief Adviser said that the country is experiencing an unexpected flood situation. It has been decided to coordinate efforts involving the Army, Navy, and Anti-Discrimination Movement coordinators to manage the floods. Efforts are underway to maintain as much communication with the people as possible.
Regarding communication with India,...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has asked banks, financial institutions and National Savings Authority to provide details of five business tycoons and their family members.
They are-- Summit Group founder-chairman Aziz Khan, Orion Group chief Mohammad Obaidul Karim, Beximco Group's co-founder and vice-chairman Salman F Rahman, Nasa Group chairperson Nazrul Islam Mazumder and Bashundhara Group founder Ahmed Akbar Sobhan.
The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken the move.
NBR sources said that they are under scanner ...
Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam on Thursday informed that 13 percent of the mobile network sites was down in the flood-affected areas while the network has disrupted in several upazilas due to damage of optical fibers.
"The electricity was cut off in several areas where generators are being used (to ensure power supply). If the network goes completely down, 10 VSATs are ready for deployment," the adviser was quoted as he saying in a press release issued by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
Nahid, also adviser for posts, telecommunications and information technology, said instructions have been given to make the mobile network available in the flood affected areas.
Lt Gen (retd) Abdul Hafiz has been appointed as the Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government Prof Muhammad Yunus.
The Chief Adviser made this appointment on Thursday (August 22), according to a notification from the Cabinet Division.
Hafiz will provide necessary support to the Chief Adviser in carrying out duties related to defense and national unity development.
As a Special Assistant, Lt Gen (retd) Hafiz will receive the rank, salary, allowances, and other ancillary benefits associated with the position ...
