Essentials’ prices go up ahead of Ramadan
The price increase this year seems to be due to an upward trend in commodity prices in the global market.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s uniform exports fetch half a billion dollars
Of over $31 billion garment exports from Bangladesh, defence dresses fetch between $400 million and $500 million annually.
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.
Another gag on media, free speech with new regulation?
Sections of newly proposed regulation are almost identical to the Digital Security Act, and could be used to gag voices of dissent.
Dhaka air pollution: Tejgaon industrial area tops list
The study was conducted in the areas that have financial hubs, industrial zones, diplomatic and parliament.
Risky dwelling for Rohingya living on hill slopes
Authorities and aid agencies have long been warning about a looming natural disaster in the densely populated camps during monsoon.
Bangladesh 13th most corrupt country in the world: Corruption Perception Index
Bangladesh continues to be the second-most corrupt country in South Asia, with Afghanistan earning the top spot in the region.
Despite IMF warning, Bangladesh govt plans to borrow $313 million
The IMF said foreign currency reserves in Bangladesh are adequate and not excessive, with the recent peak in reserves to be short-lived.
News cannot be broadcast on IPTVs and YouTube: Bangladesh info minister
He also said newspapers cannot broadcast news or talk shows online or via YouTube.
Gas crisis a daily reality for many Dhaka residents
The situation has gotten so bad in recent days that buying breakfast from outside has become a daily reality for many.