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Bangladesh sees surge in measles cases, child deaths; govt takes emergency measures

Dhaka, March 30 -- Measles cases are rising in parts of Bangladesh including Dhaka with hospitals reporting increased admissions and child deaths. At the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Mohakhali, Dh... Read More


Transport minister's claims fall flat as passengers distressed by rampant overcharging

Dhaka, March 19 -- Despite the transport minister's claim that no extra fares were charged during the Eid rush, passengers have alleged widespread overcharging, with evidence found even on state-run B... Read More


Chicken prices climb up to 20pc in Dhaka ahead of Eid

Dhaka, March 18 -- Prices of chicken in Dhaka have spiked by 15-20 percent within a week ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, squeezing household budgets and prompting concerns over supply disruptions and possible m... Read More


Restoring law & order, investors' confidence biggest challenge for Bangladesh business

, Feb. 28 -- Restoring law and order and rebuilding investor confidence remain the most pressing challenges for Bangladesh's business sector, as the BNP-led government seeks to steer the economy out o... Read More


Mansur out, Mostaqur in; dramatic leadership change at Bangladesh Bank

, Feb. 26 -- In a dramatic turn of events marked by confusion and protests, Md Mostaqur Rahman was appointed Governor of Bangladesh Bank within a day, replacing Ahsan H Mansur without prior announceme... Read More


Climate change cuts Bangladesh's hilsa haul, raising long-term supply risks

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Bangladesh's hilsa catch is shrinking at an alarming pace as rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and shifting river flows disrupt breeding cycles, threatening supplies of the count... Read More


Plenty on fields: Why vegetables so expensive in Dhaka?

Dhaka, Jan. 23 -- Winter has brought a bumper vegetable harvest across the country, supported by smooth transportation and abundant supply, yet Dhaka's consumers are seeing little relief at the market... Read More