Smartphone manufacturer vivo's new flagship store has started its journey in Dhaka, a press release said Thursday. This is vivo's largest outlet in South Asia. The flagship store is located on the ground floor of Alamin Icon Center opposite Jamuna Future Park. The 5,000 square feet flagship store is vivo's
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Dhaka to host South Asia Rally of Int’l Inner Wheel
Are Bangladesh’s development measures leading to climate change readiness or maladaptation?
Bangladesh, a least developed country in South Asia, has made remarkable progress in various development sectors over the last few decades. From agricultural production and food security to infrastructural development, the country has set milestones within the region, in spite of being a nation vulnerable to climate change. Mainly, the
Asia can work together for economic progress: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sunday said the South Asia, South East Asia and China could work together for economic progress by facing challenges arisen from the Russia-Ukraine war. Referring to the Russia-Ukraine war, sanctions and counter sanctions, she said, "People (across the globe) are suffering from all these reasons. The South
Climate change a factor in ‘unprecedented’ South Asia floods
Scientists say climate change is a factor behind the erratic and early rains that triggered unprecedented floods in Bangladesh and northeastern India, killing dozens and making lives miserable for millions of others. Although the region is no stranger to flooding, it typically takes place later in the year when monsoon rains
Bangladesh an important player in South Asia: German envoy
German Ambassador to Dhaka Achim Tröster in an interview with The News Times said that Bangladesh has emerged as an important player in South Asia after 50 years of its independence. “The country now has much better disaster management capacity and is also self-sufficient in food. Also on a regional scale,
Why is Bangladesh a different story?
According to World Bank’s latest report, Bangladesh (South Asian country) has a strong track record of development and prosperity. Over the last decade, it has been one of the world's fastest growing economies, owing to a demographic dividend, robust ready-made garment (RMG) exports, remittances, and stable macroeconomic conditions. Following the
Sweet smell of Ramadan tempts as South Asia’s Muslims fast
Mosques and market streets teem with evening crowds tempted by the scent of syrupy sweets and hefty rice plates, as more than half a billion Muslims across southern Asia break the day's Ramadan fast. The Islamic holy month began over the weekend and during that time believers abstain from eating, drinking,
DIU organizes discussion on post pandemic higher education in South Asia
Daffodil International University organized a panel discussion on 'Transforming Higher Education, Post Pandemic-A South Asian Model' on Friday virtually. Experts from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Bhutanand Sri Lanka took part in the discussion. was present as the chief guest. The Panel Discussants wereProfessor Biswajit Chanda. Member, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh,Mr. Anir Chowdhury,
More scribes dying of Covid-19 in South Asia, PEC urges preparedness
As more journalists are falling preys to Covid-19 in south Asian nations (India and Bangladesh), the Switzerland based media rights and safety body Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) urges for preparedness among media persons as they have to continue playing the role of corona warriors after the doctors, nurses, sanitation workers. Expressing