Five books I would sell my soul to re-read for the first time
The list features titles such as Kazuo Ishiguro's The Remains of The Day.
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Bangladesh Bank updates environmental, social risk management guidelines
According to the guideline, a third-party environmental and social impact assessment will have to be conducted for financing in all infrastructure projects.
Over 500,000 expats returned home after losing jobs amid Covid-19 pandemic: Minister
The Bangladesh Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment minister also said that a total of 1.05 million female migrant workers were working in 84 countries across the world.
Bangladeshis may soon be able to live in Bali tax-free and work remotely
The new 'digital nomad visas' will let remote workers live in the island tax-free for up to 5 years.
Flood damages: Farmers face hunger after loss of crops
The floods that began on June 15 is the third blow within two months.
Bangladesh slashes rice import tariffs to 25%
The move comes in the wake of a spike in the price of rice even during peak harvesting season amid speculation of crop losses from floods and unfavourable weather.
Making a living through art in Bangladesh
While the practice of turning your creative endeavours into a career is frowned upon, there is no denying that artists are here to stay.
Covid-19 cases on the rise in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe
Cases jumped by about 45 per cent in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, and by about 6 per cent in Europe. Southeast Asia was the only region to report a slight 4 per cent…
Floating city in the shape of a brain coral rises from the Indian Ocean
The floating city large enough to house 20,000 people is being built in a turquoise lagoon – just 10 minutes by boat from Male, the Maldivian capital.
Will Rohingya repatriation remain a myth?
In order to resolve the current stalemate, the paper says both Bangladesh and Myanmar should hold regular meetings through their Joint Working Group and Technical Working group.