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Bangladesh: 16th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2025 National Rounds — Call for Registration
International Committee of the Red Cross
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May 29, 2025
Eligibility The competition is open to all students enrolled in a full-time or evening programme leading to or equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.) or Master’s in law (LL.M.). Students who have participated in the previous edition of...
Fakrul Islam Delwar Recognized by The New York Editorial for Leadership in Bangladeshi American Community in May Edition
EIN Presswire
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June 5, 2025
The New York Editorial honors Bangladesh American community leader Fakrul Islam Delwar as the May 2025 Monthly Feature for his decades of advocacy and service. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The New York...
Bangladesh Approves Massive Development Plan for Upcoming Fiscal Year
MENAFN
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May 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Bangladesh's top economic decision-making body has given the go-ahead for a 2.3 trillion taka (approximately $19 billion USD) Annual Development Program (ADP) for the fiscal year spanning July 2025 to June 2026. This newly approved ADP...
Downpours wreak tons of homes in Bangladesh
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Torrential rains on Bangladesh’s southeastern coast have caused severe damage to Rohingya refugee settlements in Cox’s Bazar, with over 1,400 homes impacted, according to reports. The region saw 53 landslides occur in just a two-day span,...
Monsoon Rains Devastate 1,400 Rohingya Homes in Bangladesh
MENAFN
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe monsoon rains have devastated more than 1,400 homes belonging to Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, located on Bangladesh’s southeastern coastline. Over a span of just two days, 53 landslides struck 33 refugee camps, according to...
Bangladesh interim govt prohibits ex-Premier`s party
MENAFN
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Bangladesh’s interim government has officially banned the Awami League, the political party led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, from participating in the upcoming general elections. The decision, reportedly taken to safeguard...
Global Decorticator Machine Market Flourishes with Cannabis Legalization and Eco-Friendly Fiber Demand
EIN Presswire
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June 2, 2025
Decorticator machines are vital for processing fiber crops like hemp, driving efficiency and sustainability in textiles, bioplastics, and industrial materials. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global Decorticator...
Passenger Boat Capsizes in Bangladesh
MENAFN
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A passenger motorboat carrying nearly 40 individuals capsized on Saturday in a river near the coast of Noakhali district, Bangladesh, apparently due to turbulent weather and high tidal waves. Authorities confirmed that one life was lost...
Boat Overturns in Bangladesh, One Dead, Five Missing
MENAFN
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A passenger motorboat capsized in the Meghna River near Bangladesh’s Noakhali district on Saturday, claiming one life amid harsh weather and fierce tidal waves, authorities confirmed. Out of 39 onboard, rescuers have saved 33 individuals...
Bangladesh Imposes Ban on Awami League Activities
MENAFN
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Bangladesh’s interim government has imposed a ban on all activities of the Bangladesh Awami League (AL), the party led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The move, announced by Law Adviser Asif Nazrul at a midnight briefing in Dhaka...
Deepening Pakistan’s enduring civil-military imbalance
Middle East Institute
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May 30, 2025
The iron grip of Pakistan’s military establishment upon the nation’s political system endures as the most potent force shaping its governance. The elevation of Gen. Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal, announced on May 20, is a thunderous...
USAID Halts Trigger Massive Layoffs in Bangladesh
MENAFN
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May 28, 2025
(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,...
Anila Ali Honored with International Religious Freedom (IRF) Builders Award for Peacemaking Leadership
EIN Presswire
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May 27, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Anila Ali, President and co-founder of the American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), has been awarded the prestigious International Religious Freedom...
DigiProd Pass signs MoU with BGMEA: Preparing Bangladesh’s Garment Supply Chain for EU Market Compliance
EIN Presswire
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May 22, 2025
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...
Bangladesh Initiates Large-Scale Water Treatment Project
MENAFN
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Rajshahi Surface Water Treatment Plant Project in Bangladesh officially kicked off on Monday, with a total investment of $325 million. This large-scale project is being led by the Chinese Hunan Construction Engineering Group (HCEG), a...
Starlink Kicks Off Operations in Bangladesh
MENAFN
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May 20, 2025
(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 Bans Certain Bangladesh Imports
MENAFN
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May 20, 2025
(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...
Bangladesh Hosts ADB's Major Business Event
MENAFN
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April 27, 2025
(MENAFN) The Bangladesh Resident Mission of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is gearing up to host a major business event in Dhaka, aiming to bring together more than 500 attendees. The "Business Opportunity Seminar," scheduled for Monday, will...
India Restricts Imports of Specific Goods from Bangladesh
MENAFN
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May 18, 2025
(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...
Bangladesh man wanted for murder arrested by CBP officers at the Port of Buffalo
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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April 23, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, arrested a Bangladesh citizen who admitted to being arrested and charged with murder in 2004. Peace Bridge border crossing...