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Education Above All Foundation Is Bridging the Distance to School

DOHA, QATAR, October 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across floodplains, mountains, and rural villages in Asia and Africa, the simple act of getting to school remains one of the greatest barriers to learning. For millions of children, a long...

USAID Halts Trigger Massive Layoffs in Bangladesh

(MENAFN) A sweeping shutdown of 55 out of 59 USAID-backed initiatives in Bangladesh has triggered massive layoffs in the country’s development sector, displacing over 50,000 professionals, according to estimates shared Tuesday. Zinat Ara Afroze,...

DigiProd Pass signs MoU with BGMEA: Preparing Bangladesh’s Garment Supply Chain for EU Market Compliance

DigiProd Pass Ltd., Digital Architect, and BGMEA launch a pilot to implement blockchain-based Digital Product Passports in Bangladesh’s garment industry MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DigiProd Pass Ltd. and...

India Bans Certain Bangladesh Imports

(MENAFN) India has instituted an immediate prohibition on the land-based import of various goods from neighboring Bangladesh. According to a statement released on Saturday by New Delhi's Ministry of Commerce, the embargo applies to specific...

Starlink Kicks Off Operations in Bangladesh

(MENAFN) SpaceX’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, has commenced operations in Bangladesh, now offering unlimited data plans with download speeds of up to 300 Mbps. The company shared the news via a post on its official X account on Tuesday,...

India Restricts Imports of Specific Goods from Bangladesh

(MENAFN) Indian authorities have announced new limitations on the import of specific goods from neighboring Bangladesh via land routes, according to official sources on Sunday. A directive issued by India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry...

IMF Approves Major Funds for Bangladesh Amid Reform Progress

(MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of the next two installments, totaling $1.3 billion, of its $4.7 billion loan to Bangladesh. The funds are set to be released in June. This move comes after a series of...

Lightning Causes Deaths in Bangladesh

(MENAFN) Nearly 13 individuals lost their lives due to lightning strikes across several regions of Bangladesh on Sunday, as reported by media outlets. The incidents highlight a troubling rise in fatalities resulting from this recurring natural...

Devastating Lightning Strikes Claim Lives Across Bangladesh

(MENAFN) Tragic incidents unfolded across Bangladesh on Sunday as lightning strikes claimed the lives of at least 13 individuals, as reported by a Turkish news agency and local news outlet. This latest toll underscores the escalating crisis of...

Mar-a-Lago Meeting Highlights Zahid F Sarder Saddi’s Call for Global Action Amid Rising Extremism in Bangladesh

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Bangladesh descends deeper into political chaos and religious extremism ahead of its national elections, a private meeting at Mar-a-Lago between Bangladeshi human rights advocate Zahid F Sarder...

India advices Bangladesh to ‘avoid rhetoric’ that damages relations

(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, have emphasized the importance of "constructive" cooperation in their first bilateral meeting since the change of government in...

Bangladesh: Training empowers staff, volunteers of Bangladesh Red Crescent to deliver humanitarian aid safely

Participants were taught about the National Society’s mandates, the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and its policy on safety and security. The training also emphasizes the responsible use of...

India retracts transshipment facility for Bangladesh due to tariff conflicts

India has revoked the transshipment facility that allowed Bangladesh to use its land routes and ports for exporting goods to countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar. The Indian Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs announced the policy...

India pushes Bangladesh to ‘avoid rhetoric’ that damage relations

(MENAFN) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus held their first bilateral meeting since a change of leadership in Dhaka, aiming to foster “constructive” cooperation despite rising tensions...

Activist Zahid F Sarder Saddi Thanks the Trumps for Support Amid Rising Religious Persecution in Bangladesh

“Longtime advocate for religious minorities lauds Trump family's leadership during private meeting at Mar-a-Lago, citing urgent need for global action in Bangladesh.” Photo: Bangladeshi activist Zahid F Sarder Saddi meets with Donald Trump Jr. at...

Bangladesh: Inspector General of Prisons optimistic about transforming prison system into a modern correctional model with ICRC’s support

Focus on transforming the country’s prison system into a modern correctional model Bangladesh has been striving to improve its prison system for a long time. Achieving this transformation requires complete support from the Ministry of Home...

Specialist Sphere Expands Access to Premier Healthcare Specialists in Singapore for Patients in India and Bangladesh

Specialist Sphere, a digital platform designed to connect patients with medical specialists in Singapore announces its expansion into India and Bangladesh. INDIA, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Specialist Sphere, a revolutionary digital...

Congressman Honors Youth-Led Democratic Movement in Bangladesh and Meets with Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi to Discuss U.S. Support for Democratic Transition

Washington, DC, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ❝ Congressman Honors Youth-Led Democratic Movement in Bangladesh and Meets with Zahid F. Sarder Saddi to Discuss U.S. Support for Democratic Transition❞ In a significant move recognizing the...

Hundred-year storm tides will occur every few decades in Bangladesh, scient...

Tropical cyclones are hurricanes that brew over the tropical ocean and can travel over land, inundating coastal regions. The most extreme cyclones can generate devastating storm tides — seawater that is heightened by the tides and swells onto...

Comfort Colors® Celebrates 50 Years of Spreading Good Vibes with Immersive Game Day Experience at the University of Georgia

CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comfort Colors®, the trusted name in high-quality, soft, ring-spun cotton, is celebrating 50 years of spreading good vibes by taking its laid-back lifestyle to one of the South’s most...