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Bangladesh launches locally led climate adaptation framework to boost climate resilience

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The Environment Ministry has recently launched the dissemination of the 'National Framework and Action Plan for Locally Led Adaptation (LLA)' one of the first frameworks of its kind g... Read More


Three sisters die after jumping from 9th floor in Ghaziabad

, Feb. 4 -- Around 2.15 am early Wednesday, three sisters jumped from their ninth-floor apartment in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, after leaving a handwritten note that said, "Sorry, Papa". Pakhi,12, Pr... Read More


BNP to ensure press freedom to safeguard democracy: Salahuddin

Cox's Bazar, Feb. 4 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday, said their party will ensure full media freedom in Bangladesh, a promise included in the BNP's 31-point plan. Speak... Read More


Strike brings Chattogram Port to a standstill

Chattogram, Feb. 4 -- Operations at Chattogram Port, the country's busiest trade hub, have come to a standstill as a strike by port workers and employees drags on, triggering significant delays in imp... Read More


Know before you vote: Bangladesh launches 333 Helpline

, Feb. 4 -- The government has launched a special information service through national helpline 333 in collaboration with the Bangladesh Election Commission. The initiative aims to make the election ... Read More


Tarique labels Jamaat as 'secret organisation', warns of new oppression

Barishal, Feb. 4 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday described Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami as a 'secret organisation' and warned that it has reemerged as a fresh source of political oppression ... Read More


France probes Elon Musk's X over child abuse content, Grok AI

, Feb. 4 -- French authorities have launched a sweeping investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X, raiding its offices on February 3 as part of a probe into the company's algorithms and i... Read More


Next Bangladesh govt will need to navigate tricky foreign policy issues: Crisis Group

, Feb. 4 -- The International Crisis Group has said the incoming administration in Bangladesh will need to address a raft of challenges, from weak institutions to a sluggish economy heavily dependent ... Read More


BB buys $171mn, total purchases hit $4.32bn in FY2025-26

, Feb. 4 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) purchased an additional US $171 million from 16 commercial banks on Wednesday as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise the country's foreign exchange market. The dolla... Read More


Misusing religion to mislead people not acceptable: Fakhrul

, Feb. 4 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said spreading confusion in the name of religion can never be acceptable or proper politics. "They speak in the name of Isla... Read More