CITES suspends Bangladesh as illegal wild bird trade continues

Bangladesh, a signatory nation of CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), has failed to control illegal bird trade and has recently been suspended from the convention. Data shows that Bangladesh has been importing several species of endangered birds from the international market to

Bangladesh bundle out Pakistan for 274

Following their victory in the first Test on home ground, the Bangladesh cricket team showed their dominance with the ball once again in the second Test. Taskin Ahmed made a strong start, and then Mehedi Hasan Miraz took over, delivering relentless bowling that left the hosts struggling. Pakistan's innings was limited

Bangladesh to seek timely forecasts from upstream countries for sudden and severe floods: Syeda Rizwana

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Water Resources, has stated that all necessary information would be sought from upstream countries, including China, India, Nepal, and Bhutan, to provide timely forecasts for sudden and severe floods. “Discussions and communications with these countries will be strengthened to ensure this. Efforts will

Bangladesh receives over $2bn in 28 days of August

Bangladesh is showing an upward trend again in remittance sent by expatriates which exceeded $2 billion in 28 days of August. According to Bangladesh Bank's updated report on remittance as of August 28, expatriate Bangladeshis sent $2.07 billion to the country through the formal channel. In the same period of August 2023,

Bangladesh: Delhi will deal with government of the day

Referring to changes in Bangladesh, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said they will deal with the government of the day. "It is natural that we will deal with the government of the day," he said. He said they have to recognise that there are political changes, and political changes

Pak PM calls Prof Yunus; eyes expanding economic cooperation with Bangladesh

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a telephone conversation with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday and emphasised the need to revitalise relations between the two nations. "There remains immense potential in expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation," Pakistan Prime Minister told Prof Yunus, congratulating him on his assumption

Bangladesh eyeing to seal Test series against Pakistan

Bangladesh are looking to make another history by sealing a maiden Test series victory against Pakistan, when they take on the hosts in the series-deciding second match today at Rawalpindi. The match starts at 11 AM (Bangladesh Time) and will be aired live on Gazi TV and T Sports. Currently leading the