
Friday 18th May, 2012
Bangladesh - Journalists attacked, injured in intensifying political conflict
Abdullah Al Mamun, Journalist (IFJ/IFEX) - May 18, 2012 - The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) notes with concern the increasing hazards faced by journalists in Bangladesh as ...
Bangladesh: New general strike in Bangladesh against government's "unlawful" arrests
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) calls for the release of 33 of its leaders, taken into custody yesterday on arson charges that stem fast month's anti-government protests. For the BNP, ...
Bangladesh announces probe into Grameen Bank units
Finance Ministry statement on Wednesday said the commission will suggest "future steps to be taken about Grameen Bank and its affiliates." It will be headed by a former government official ...
Main Bangladesh airport set for upgrade in 2 months
Asia News NetworkMeantime, Caab has recently set up and renovated some equipment at a cost of 7 crore taka ($855,222) to keep the prime airport operational. The equipment includes Instrument Landing System, ...
Bangladesh finds oil in two old gas fields
Asia News NetworkBangladesh authorities have determined, through a seismic survey, presence of around 150 million barrels of oil in old gas fields in its northeastern district ...
Bangladesh's top business body against amnesty for black money
Asia News NetworkBangladesh's apex trade body - Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) - yesterday opposed amnesty for black money that is legalised with a flat ...
Blasts, Arrests During Bangladesh Strike
General SourcesBomb blasts and arrests marked an opposition-called general strike in Bangladesh on Thursday in protest of a court order jailing 33 of the alliance's leaders. No injuries were reported from ...
India to amend constitution for enclaves exchange with Bangladesh
Asia News NetworkIndia's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee had said earlier this month in Dhaka that ruling Congress-led United Progressive Alliance lacks two-thirds majority in the parliament that is required ...
Green Blog: Q. and A.: How to Save Bangladesh?
General Sourceslandmark conference on the environment and development was held in Rio in 1992. This time the main themes are energy, sustainable cities, food security, water shortages, the health of oceans, ...
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