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12 killed in Algeria wildfires

, Aug. 27 -- At least 12 people were killed as wildfires swept through three provinces in northeastern Algeria, Interior Minister Said Sayoud said Wednesday evening. The deaths included five in Jijel... Read More


China agrees in principle to invest in Tk 10,000cr housing project for Dhaka slum dwellers: LGRD state minister

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- China has primarily agreed to invest in a nearly Tk 10,000 crore project to build modern housing for residents of Korail, Sat Tola and Bhasantek slums, said State Minister for LGRD a... Read More


It's high time for Bangladesh to develop renewable energy; China ready to help: Yao Wen

, Aug. 27 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Thursday said China is ready to cooperate with Bangladesh in renewable energy, particularly solar power. "I believe it's high time for Banglad... Read More


President urges Bangabhaban staff to remain neutral, professional

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday called upon officials and employees of Bangabhaban to discharge their duties with sincerity, integrity and professionalism. Address... Read More


FM conveys PM Tarique's condolences to Nepal over devastating floods

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Thursday had a telephone conversation with Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal over the tragic floods in Nepal and conveyed the personal co... Read More


Bangladesh ready to bring back nationals if affected by Nepal floods: FM

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- Though there is no report of any Bangladeshi being killed or injured, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Thursday said Bangladesh is ready to take appropriate steps to bring back... Read More


Nepal thanks Bangladesh for offer of assistance

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- Nepal has thanked the Government of Bangladesh for its offer of assistance and noted that Nepal would remain in close coordination with Bangladesh regarding any specific assistance t... Read More


22m Bangladeshi children face extra heat stress from climate change

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- Climate change is already exposing millions of children in Bangladesh to additional dangerous heat stress, with 22 million children aged 0-9. Around 79% of all children in this age ... Read More


Dhaka traffic police take on growing role in fighting street crime

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- They are supposed to keep traffic moving, untangle gridlocks and enforce road rules. But on Dhaka's crowded streets, traffic police are increasingly finding themselves in a different... Read More


US Congressional staff delegation visits Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- A delegation of U.S. Congressional staff accompanied by officials from UNHCR's Multi-Country Office in Washington, D.C., visited the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar and the Off... Read More