65.9pc prefer reforms, 61.1pc want elections: VOA

A recent nationwide survey conducted by VOA Bangla reveals that 61.1% of Bangladeshis believe the next general election should be held within a year. But, a larger segment of the population (65.9%) advocates for completing all necessary reforms before proceeding with the election, indicating significant public support for thorough preparation over

Climate change critical for Bangladeshis, Rohingyas: IRC

Regional Vice President (Asia) of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Adnan bin Junaid has said the IRC is committed to enhancing resilience and helping both Bangladeshis and the Rohingyas adapt to environmental shocks. "IRC recognises that climate change is a critical challenge for both the Rohingya and host communities in Cox's

Life expectancy at birth reaches 72.3pc

Life expectancy at birth for Bangladeshis has reached 72.3 years while the life expectancy at birth in 2020 was 72.8 years, according to the Sample Vital Registration System (SVRS) 2021. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) launched the survey conducted in 2,012 sample areas across the country. Planning Minister MA Mannan was

Expatriate Bangladeshis contributing to G-7 economy

Bangladesh Ambassador to Italy Md Shameem Ahsan tells The News Times Imtiaz Ahmed Bangladesh Ambassador to Italy Md Shameem Ahsan in an interview with The News Times said that Italian government deeply recall the contribution of expatriate Bangladeshis to the buoyancy of the G-7 economy over the years. “According to our information, around

6 trafficked Bangladeshis return from India

Six Bangladeshis who were victims of trafficking have returned to the country from India. They entered Bangladesh from Agartala through the Akhaura border check post on Thursday, 18 November. Their return created an emotional atmosphere among the family members of the victims. The victims are:  Ziarul Islam of Dupchachia upazila of Bogra, Hanifa

Hundreds of Bangladeshis stranded in Kolkata

Hundreds of Bangladeshis stranded in Kolkata after the Bangladesh government suddenly closed its borders with India urged upon Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to allow them to get back home. Most of them are ailing people who came to various hospitals at Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata for treatment purposes. But on reaching