Haor project postponed
A proposed project for the haor areas in eight districts of the country, including Kishoreganj, has been postponed. This project, aimed at climate-resilient livelihood improvement, was proposed by the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives.
October 21, 2025
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Bangladesh's Recent Fires Raise Questions Over Safety and Intent
The recent spate of deadly fires in Dhaka and Chattogram has raised alarm over safety measures, with many suspecting deliberate sabotage that could tarnish Bangladesh's reputation and harm its business environment.
October 19, 2025
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The reason behind the decline in the value of the Bangladeshi passport
Due to increasingly strict global visa restrictions, the value of the Bangladeshi passport has declined further. In the Global Passport Index published by UK-based Henley & Partners, the Bangladeshi passport is now ranked as the 7th weakest in the world. In the 2025 ranking of 106 countries, Bangladesh is positioned at 100th.
October 19, 2025
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The new generation in the all-consuming grip of mobile phones
With technological advancements, communication through mobile phones has accelerated significantly. While various modes of entertainment and communication are making life easier, people of all ages—especially children, adolescents, and the youth are becoming increasingly addicted. Digital platforms centered around mobile phones have become a major part of their lives.
October 14, 2025
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Registering battery-powered rickshaws will double the number of accidents
Md. Mozammel Haque Chowdhury, Secretary General of the Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association, has stated that registering battery-powered rickshaws will lead to a twofold increase in road accidents.
October 14, 2025
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Saudi Arabia Announces Umrah Open to Holders of All Visa Types
Saudi Arabia has announced that holders of all types of visas will now be allowed to perform Umrah. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the country’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
October 8, 2025
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Bangladesh's garment exports to the United States have increased by 26.62 percent
From 2015 to 2024, the overall garment imports into the United States decreased by 5.30 percent. However, during this period, Bangladesh's garment exports to the United States increased by 26.62 percent. This information was provided by the U.S. government agency, the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA).
October 5, 2025
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How +880 Identifies Bangladeshi Numbers Abroad
When we call someone, we usually dial numbers like 016, 015, 019, etc. But here’s something interesting even if you skip the ‘0’ at the beginning, the call still goes through! Anyway, we’ll talk about the mystery behind that zero another time. Now, if you’ve ever sent bulk SMS like sending messages to many people at once you probably used an Excel sheet to enter the numbers. And again, even without that starting ‘0’, the message still gets delivered!
October 5, 2025
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Bhutan is interested in signing a free trade agreement with Bangladesh
Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Shering Tobgay, has expressed interest in signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh and in establishing connections between the economic zones of the two countries. On Friday (September 26), during a meeting at the UN headquarters on the sidelines of the 80th session of the General Assembly, Tobgay discussed the proposal with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus. Tobgay noted that this initiative would take trade and investment between the two nations to a new level.