UNFPA and the Embassy of Sweden pay a visit to midwives and midwifery students in Dhaka

With contributions amounting to 127 million Swedish kronor (approx. 15.5 million USD) between 2017-2022, Sweden has been a key supporter of UNFPA’s and the Bangladesh Government’s efforts to improve the quality and availability of midwifery services and education in Bangladesh over the past decade. Sweden’s support has been particularly critical during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as […]

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12 companies putting economic burden on Bangladesh power sector

Top twelve private companies in Bangladesh drawing huge capacity charges, putting significant economic burden on power sector According to a recent report published by Bangladesh Working Group on External Debt (BWGED), the top 12 companies with installed capacity of over 6500 MW received more than BDT 8,000 crore as capacity charge, which is 66.4% of […]

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France lifts Covid-19 restrictions on Bangladesh

France has lifted her restrictions on Bangladesh and has decided to considerBangladesh as a ‘Green’ listed country with regards to Covid-19 restrictions in France. French Foreign Ministry and Ministry of Interior have said that the decision will be effective from 03 March 2022. To note, France considers those countries as ‘green’ with negligible or moderate circulation […]

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Japanese Film Festival 2022 starts in Bangladesh

The Japanese Film Festival 2022 started in Dhaka On March 3rd, the Japanese Film Festival 2022 has been inaugurated at the Star Cineplex, SKS Tower. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Japan and Bangladesh, the Film Festival is jointly organized by the Embassy of Japan, the Japan Foundation, Star Cineplex, […]

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“The 13th Japanese Speech Contest held in Dhaka”

On Saturday, the February 26th, 2022 “The 13th Japanese Speech Contest held in Dhaka”On Saturday, February 26th, “The 13th Speech Contest in Japanese Language” was heldin Dhaka. At the final round of the contest, top 10 Japanese language learners out of 30contestants impressed the audiences and judges alike with their speaking skills. Thecontestants were judged […]

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Bangladesh position on the recent developments in Ukraine

The following is the full and unedited text of a statement which Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued here Thursday: “Bangldesh is deeply concerned at the recent escalation of violence in Ukraine. Such violence would seriously impact the peace and stability of the whole region. Therefore, we urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint, cessation […]

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Japan and IOM Join Hands to Support Upgrading Shelter and Improvement of Living Conditions of “Rohingya” and Host Communities in Cox’s Bazar

The Government of Japan and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) signed an agreement to provide USD 4.4million in multi-sectoral support assistance for “Rohingya” and host communities in Cox’s Bazar. Today an Exchange of Notes was signed by H.E. Mr. ITO Naoki, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, and Ms. Fathima Nusrath Ghazzali, Officer in Charge […]

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যে প্রত‌্যন্ত গ্রামে ৬ষ্ঠ শ্রেণিতে পড়তে পারিনি সেই গ্রামে এখন মাস্টার্স পড়া যায়:: মোস্তাফা জব্বার

যে প্রত‌্যন্ত গ্রামে ৬ষ্ঠ শ্রেণিতে পড়তে পারিনি, সেই প্রত‌্যন্ত  নিভৃত গ্রাম থেকে এখন  মাস্টার্স পড়া যায়। ২৫ কিলোমিটার পায়ে হেটে   হোস্টেলে থেকে হাইস্কুল জীবন কাটাতে হয়েছে । তিন হাজার মানুষের সেই গ্রামটির শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলো এখন ৬-৭ হাজার শিক্ষাথীদের পদভারে মুখরিত। বিদ‌্যুত- ইন্টারনেট, সড়ক; কী নেই সেখানে। নিজ জন্মস্থান খালিয়াজুরীর কৃষ্ণপুর গ্রামের  চিত্র তুল ধরে গল্পের মতো করে বলছিলেন ডাক […]

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