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Over half a million unsafe vehicles on the roads of Bangladesh

There are also at least 100 thousand unlicensed drivers at the wheel of registered vehicles.

Sections of newly proposed regulation are almost identical to the Digital Security Act, and could be used to gag voices of dissent.

The study was conducted in the areas that have financial hubs, industrial zones, diplomatic and parliament.

Authorities and aid agencies have long been warning about a looming natural disaster in the densely populated camps during monsoon.

Bangladesh continues to be the second-most corrupt country in South Asia, with Afghanistan earning the top spot in the region.

The IMF said foreign currency reserves in Bangladesh are adequate and not excessive, with the recent peak in reserves to be short-lived.

He also said newspapers cannot broadcast news or talk shows online or via YouTube.

The situation has gotten so bad in recent days that buying breakfast from outside has become a daily reality for many.

Around 80 to 100 factories release an estimated 60,000 cubic metres of effluents per second into the river, according to a 2015 report.

The US apparel and footwear spending is expected to grow 30 per cent year-over-year, Stitch Fix said in its 2022 Style Forecast report.