BGB chief asks force to prepare for upholding internal law and order ahead of elections
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General (DG) Major General AKM Nazmul Hasan on Saturday directed his force to remain ready to maintain internal law and order ahead of the forthcoming 12th parliamentary elections, billed for January 7 next. He came up with the directive in a views exchange meeting with the BGB members while inspecting […]
Bangladesh arrest thousands in ‘violent’ crackdown ahead of elections – Times of India
Bangladesh has launched an aggressive crackdown on opposition parties ahead of the upcoming general elections, with nearly 10,000 activists arrested, according to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report. The move, described as an attempt to “eliminate competition,” has targeted various political levels, from senior figures to grassroots supporters, reports AFP. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) […]
‘We absolutely need to act immediately,’ says UN chief during visit to Antarctica ahead of COP28
On the cusp of the COP28 climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited frozen but rapidly melting Antarctica and said Thursday that intense action must be taken at the conference where countries will address their commitments to lowering emissions of planet-warming gases. “We are witnessing an acceleration that is absolutely devastating,” Guterres said about the […]
CSOs demand strong govt position on 1.5-degree Celsius goal ahead of COP28
Leaders of Civil society organizations (CSOs) at a seminar on Saturday demanded a strong government position for a realistic NDC [National Determined Contribution] from the big emitters achieving 1.5-degree temperature goal in upcoming CoP 28 [Conference of the Parties] global climate conference. They also advised the government to demand for a stand-alone L&D Fund to […]
Senators listen to worries from agriculture ahead of the 2023 Farm Bill
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Talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Bangladesh
Here, the PA news agency looks at the key issues surrounding the game. Injury concerns on sandy outfield The outfield at Dharamshala.This is the same all way up to the square itself.England not best pleased, yet to hear from Bangladesh – who’ve already played here pic.twitter.com/ijAklBIGHs — Rory Dollard (@thervd) October 9, 2023 The conventional […]
Jos Buttler concerned by ‘poor’ outfield ahead of England clash with Bangladesh
The HPCA Stadium is one of the most visually stunning grounds in the world, set against the Himalayan mountain range of Dhauladhar, but the field of play is causing serious concerns due to its loose, sandy make-up and uneven grass coverage. Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman came close to a nasty injury on Saturday when […]
Ahead of Durga Puja, Bangladesh allows export of Hilsa fish to India
The number of fish imported from Bangladesh has grown from 500 MT in 2019 to 3,950 in 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters Weeks ahead of the Durga Puja, the Government of Bangladesh has allowed export of about 3,950 Metric Tonnes (MT) of Hilsa Fish to India. Ministry of Commerce, Bagaladesh in an order issued on […]
Bangladesh, New Zealand rest key players ahead of World Cup – Sentinelassam
DHAKA: After failing to reach this month’s Asia Cup final, Bangladesh is hungry to gain a much-needed boost ahead of the 50-over World Cup by beating New Zealand in the three-match ODI series that starts on Thursday. Bangladesh rested a host of key players for the Asia Cup, captain Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Najmul […]
Ahead of Durga Puja, Bangladesh govt allows export of nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsas to India | Headlines
The Bangladesh government has given permission to traders to export nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsa, a fish popular with Bengalis, to India ahead of West Bengal’s biggest festival, Durga Puja, an official statement read on Wednesday. Bangladesh Commerce Ministry gave its nod to 79 business organisations to export 3,950 metric tonnes of Hilsas to […]