Bangladesh has set eyes on doubling its garment exports to Australia, which is one of the largest and potential markets for Bangladeshi apparel, within the next five years. Entrepreneurs in the sector are optimistic that Bangladesh can capitalise the expected reduction in China’s garment exports to Australia, much like it has successfully done in Europe…
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Thirteen more dengue patients have died and 1,533 were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning which is the highest dengue death in a single day this year. With the latest figure, a total of 127 dengue patients have died in the country and 24,000 were admitted to hospitals this…
As global interest rates continue to rise, Bangladesh faces a considerable increase in its foreign debt servicing liabilities. To compound the challenge, an internal calculation by the Economic Relations Division (ERD) reveals that the government is expected to see a $1.5 billion decline in net financing from external sources next fiscal year and $2 billion…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy said Awami League (AL) brought back democracy in the country by confronting the violent claws of dictator-extremists. He wrote this in a facebook post from his verified account today along with uploading a video content. “After wresting victory from the Pakistanis in 1971, Bangladesh struggled…
Ministry of Public Administration has announced a general holiday along with restrictions on vehicular movement during the by-election in some parts of Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, and Cantonment areas Voter turnout has been low as voting started for the Dhaka-17 by-election at 8am today using ballots. Voting will continue till 4pm on Monday (17 July). Only…