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11 May 2021

He termed Quad a military alliance aiming against China's resurgence and its relationship with neighbouring countries Beijing wants Dhaka not to join anti-China Quad led by USA

UNB:: Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Monday...

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The restrictions will come into effect from Monday and remain in force until further notice Thailand suspends visa service for Bangladeshis

The diplomatic offensive shows China's desire to be well connected in South Asia. China’s pandemic diplomacy

Binoj Basnyat China has conducted four rounds of multilateral virtual...

Saudi Arabia-Pakistan agree to mend strained ties

Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan performs Umrah at Grand Mosque in Makkah

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Israeli police crack down again on protesters outside the Old City where tens of thousands prayed at Al-Aqsa Mosque.

100 Palestinians injured after Israel fired at worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque

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Earlier, the government closed the border with India for 14 days with effect from April 26 but cargoes carrying goods were allowed to operate as usual

Border with India to remain shut for another 14 days

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200 injured as security forces fire stun grenades inside Al-Aqsa Mosque

Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman reject Israeli measures to evacuate Palestinian homes in Jerusalem

Election results: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he takes 'full responsibility' for Hartlepool by-election defeat

Election results: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for Hartlepool by-election defeat

The Ambassador of the United States in Bangladesh Earl R. Miller called on Dr. Momen yesterday in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Minister urged the US Ambassador to address the difficulties being faced by Bangladeshi student visa applicants

PM says boats will stay after six-hour demonstration in St Helier harbour over post-Brexit fishing rules

UK navy vessels to remain off Jersey as French fishers end protest

Decision soon over Khaleda’s treatment abroad: Law minister

Ambassador Ashud Ahmed met Notis Mitarachi, Minister for Migration and Asylum of the Hellenic Republic (Greece) at his office in Athens when they discussed different issues related to the migration and wellbeing of Bangladeshi expatriate community in Greece.

Greece is interested to recruit temporary agricultural workers from Bangladesh

He made the remarks after a meeting with US Ambassador to Bangladesh

Bangladesh seeks immediate delivery of 4 mn vaccine doses from US: FM

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He termed Quad a military alliance aiming against China's resurgence and its relationship with neighbouring countries Beijing wants Dhaka not to join anti-China Quad led by USA

UNB:: Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Monday...

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Biman to operate additional flights to Dubai Wednesday

Bangladesh news from Gazipur in Bangla

ঈদের ছুটি বাড়ানোর দাবিতে গাজীপুরে শ্রমিকদের বিক্ষোভ

Earlier, the government closed the border with India for 14 days with effect from April 26 but cargoes carrying goods were allowed to operate as usual

Border with India to remain shut for another 14 days

Momen appreciated US president Joe Biden’s recent announcement to enhance the admission of refugees to the US to 62,500 in 2021 and 125,000 in 2022. US may consider taking Rohingyas from Bangladesh: Momen

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The year 2021 marks the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), said the Embassy on Monday Chinese Embassy invites essays from Bangladeshi friends

The restrictions will come into effect from Monday and remain in force until further notice Thailand suspends visa service for Bangladeshis

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Ambassador Ashud Ahmed met Notis Mitarachi, Minister for Migration and Asylum of the Hellenic Republic (Greece) at his office in Athens when they discussed different issues related to the migration and wellbeing of Bangladeshi expatriate community in Greece.

Greece is interested to recruit temporary agricultural workers from Bangladesh

লন্ডন রেডিও পডকাষ্ট শুনুন-রোববারের শো

এ জয় বাংলার জয়, প্রথম কাজ হবে করোনা মোকাবিলা: মমতা

Earlier on 27 January, a Kuwait court sentenced the Bangladeshi lawmaker to four-year imprisonment

Ex-MP Papul’s jail sentence extended to 7 years

The High Commissioner also briefed the APPG that, “The Government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina looks forward to further intensifying Bangladesh’s bilateral trade, investment, climate and digital innovation partnership with a Post-Brexit Global Britain.”

All Party Parliamentary Group at the British Parliament celebrates the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh’s Independence

Unveiling ceremony of a commemorative artwork on the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Filipino National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal

News From Bangkok in Bangla

থাইল্যান্ডে নবনিযুক্ত বাংলাদেশের রাষ্ট্রদূতের পরিচয়পত্র পেশ

Suhail Aziz’ biographical book

* Environment, Health, Science & Technology

In a virtual briefing, the Foreign Minister said they have to know how to get the money, and money is not a problem if there is a political commitment

Leaders’ Summit on Climate: Dhaka optimistic about $100 billion fund

In her first proposal, she said immediate and ambitious action plan should be taken by developed countries to reduce their carbon emissions to keep the global temperature rise at 1.5 degree Celsius and the developing nations should also focus on mitigation measures

Adopt ‘immediate action plan’ to cut carbon emissions, PM urges developed countries

Bangla News From Dhaka, Bangladesh: Special Correspondent

বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনীর আয়োজনে অনুষ্ঠিত হলো বহুজাতিক সেমিনার ‘আর্মি চিফ’স কনক্লেভ

John Kerry highly appreciated Bangladesh’s excellent adaptation and mitigation efforts. He said that Bangladesh had shown amazing resilience to climate change despite many adversities. He also praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her leadership in the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF).

Bangladesh and US to work together to address the challenge of climate change

A WB book titled "Living in the Light- The Bangladesh Solar Home System Story", launched on Thursday, documents how off-grid solar electrification has been mainstreamed to a large segment of the population living in rural areas.

Bangladesh boasts largest solar power programme, offering clean energy to 20m

**Europe

Ambassador Ashud Ahmed met Notis Mitarachi, Minister for Migration and Asylum of the Hellenic Republic (Greece) at his office in Athens when they discussed different issues related to the migration and wellbeing of Bangladeshi expatriate community in Greece.

Greece is interested to recruit temporary agricultural workers from Bangladesh

PM says boats will stay after six-hour demonstration in St Helier harbour over post-Brexit fishing rules

UK navy vessels to remain off Jersey as French fishers end protest

Joint Press Statement

Bangladesh-Netherlands 4th Foreign Office Consultations (Virtual)

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Election day 06 May 2021

Election day 06 May 2021:Super Thursday

London Times anniversary celebration in Bangladesh offices

London Times 5th anniversary celebration (Photo gallery)

Dr Momen another milestone for Sylhet :: ECNEC approves project to develop Dhaka-Sylhet road

Hon MP Paul Scully with Salim

* Environment, Health, Science & Technology

In a virtual briefing, the Foreign Minister said they have to know how to get the money, and money is not a problem if there is a political commitment

Leaders’ Summit on Climate: Dhaka optimistic about $100 billion fund

In her first proposal, she said immediate and ambitious action plan should be taken by developed countries to reduce their carbon emissions to keep the global temperature rise at 1.5 degree Celsius and the developing nations should also focus on mitigation measures

Adopt ‘immediate action plan’ to cut carbon emissions, PM urges developed countries

Bangla News From Dhaka, Bangladesh: Special Correspondent

বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনীর আয়োজনে অনুষ্ঠিত হলো বহুজাতিক সেমিনার ‘আর্মি চিফ’স কনক্লেভ

John Kerry highly appreciated Bangladesh’s excellent adaptation and mitigation efforts. He said that Bangladesh had shown amazing resilience to climate change despite many adversities. He also praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her leadership in the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF).

Bangladesh and US to work together to address the challenge of climate change

A WB book titled "Living in the Light- The Bangladesh Solar Home System Story", launched on Thursday, documents how off-grid solar electrification has been mainstreamed to a large segment of the population living in rural areas.

Bangladesh boasts largest solar power programme, offering clean energy to 20m

The ADB board is expected to approve the funds in April and subsequently sign a deal, said Pear Mohammad, an additional secretary at the ERD.

Bangladesh to receive $940m ADB loan for vaccine, healthcare service

Will be happy to share our priorities with Kerry, says FM Momen

Leaders Summit on Climate: Kerry due Apr 9 to invite PM Hasina

The two-day conference includes in-person and online sessions sharing experiences and scientific lessons from Bangladesh about COVID-19; establishing a global network of public health experts to apply COVID-19 lessons to preparing for future pandemics and outbreaks; and building support for expanding the number of epidemiologists and public health experts in Bangladesh.

US ambassador lauds health experts’ effort to combat coronavirus

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**Life Style, Fashion, Women in Power

Bangladesh news from Gazipur in Bangla

ঈদের ছুটি বাড়ানোর দাবিতে গাজীপুরে শ্রমিকদের বিক্ষোভ

Decision soon over Khaleda’s treatment abroad: Law minister

The rise of Mamata Banerjee

She was found positive for coronavirus in the tests conducted on 11 April and later on 25 April

Khaleda Zia moved to CCU with breathing complications

Bangladesh Fashion Trends

এই ঈদের ব্লাউজ!

The Bangladeshi scientists are - Salma Sultana, Firdausi Qadri, and Saima Subrina.

3 Bangladeshis listed among top 100 scientists in Asia

"Madam is now doing very well. She has no visible symptom of Covid.”

Khaleda undergoes fresh Covid test

In her first proposal, she said immediate and ambitious action plan should be taken by developed countries to reduce their carbon emissions to keep the global temperature rise at 1.5 degree Celsius and the developing nations should also focus on mitigation measures

Adopt ‘immediate action plan’ to cut carbon emissions, PM urges developed countries

Unveiling ceremony of a commemorative artwork on the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Filipino National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal

Suhail Aziz’ biographical book

**Sports

A Sunrisers Hyderabad player tested positive before Tuesday's match against Mumbai Indians.

IPL suspended after rise in Covid-19 cases among players

Bangla News from Twitter

প্রসঙ্গ ইংল্যান্ড ক্রিকেটার জঙ্গি- তসলিমা নাসরিনকে কড়া জবাব ইংলিশ ক্রিকেটারদের

Dr Momen another milestone for Sylhet :: ECNEC approves project to develop Dhaka-Sylhet road

**Life Style, Fashion, Women in Power

Bangladesh news from Gazipur in Bangla

ঈদের ছুটি বাড়ানোর দাবিতে গাজীপুরে শ্রমিকদের বিক্ষোভ

Decision soon over Khaleda’s treatment abroad: Law minister

The rise of Mamata Banerjee

She was found positive for coronavirus in the tests conducted on 11 April and later on 25 April

Khaleda Zia moved to CCU with breathing complications

Bangladesh Fashion Trends

এই ঈদের ব্লাউজ!

The Bangladeshi scientists are - Salma Sultana, Firdausi Qadri, and Saima Subrina.

3 Bangladeshis listed among top 100 scientists in Asia

"Madam is now doing very well. She has no visible symptom of Covid.”

Khaleda undergoes fresh Covid test

In her first proposal, she said immediate and ambitious action plan should be taken by developed countries to reduce their carbon emissions to keep the global temperature rise at 1.5 degree Celsius and the developing nations should also focus on mitigation measures

Adopt ‘immediate action plan’ to cut carbon emissions, PM urges developed countries

Unveiling ceremony of a commemorative artwork on the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Filipino National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal

Suhail Aziz’ biographical book

**Covid-19

The restrictions will come into effect from Monday and remain in force until further notice

Thailand suspends visa service for Bangladeshis

Earlier, the government closed the border with India for 14 days with effect from April 26 but cargoes carrying goods were allowed to operate as usual

Border with India to remain shut for another 14 days

This was the 1st consignment of medical assistance including medicines and health protection items Bangladesh offered to India

Bangladesh hands over 10,000 vials of Remdisivir jab to India

He made the remarks after a meeting with US Ambassador to Bangladesh

Bangladesh seeks immediate delivery of 4 mn vaccine doses from US: FM

Only 15% of them returned to their jobs by one month while 85% of them were unemployed for a longer time

61% people became jobless at any point of lockdown last year: CPD

Health minister says

Bangladesh may get 500,000 Chinese vaccine doses by May 10

She was found positive for coronavirus in the tests conducted on 11 April and later on 25 April

Khaleda Zia moved to CCU with breathing complications

The decision was made so that immigrant passengers who had been grounded in Bangladesh due to the lockdown could reach their destinations, the CAAB said.

International flights resume with some curbs on travel

On Friday, a batch of 105 Bangladeshis returned home from India through the Benapole checkpost in Jashore, reports UNB.

More than 800 Bangladeshis return home from India in four days

Besides, the Government of Bangladesh has expressed deep sorrow and condolences at the loss of lives in India due to the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangladesh offers emergency medicines and medical equipment to India to fight Covid-19

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London Radio Weekly Show

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London Radio Podcast

Live: London Times News

Bollywood Actor Salman Khan in London

Ford Square Mosque, London Live by London Times

Beautiful Quran reciting by Quari Habib Ullah Belali

Dr Momen another milestone for Sylhet :: ECNEC approves project to develop Dhaka-Sylhet road

RT HON NICKY MORGAN MP with Salim

Hon MP Paul Scully with Salim

**Politics

He termed Quad a military alliance aiming against China's resurgence and its relationship with neighbouring countries

Beijing wants Dhaka not to join anti-China Quad led by USA

200 injured as security forces fire stun grenades inside Al-Aqsa Mosque

Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman reject Israeli measures to evacuate Palestinian homes in Jerusalem

Election results: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he takes 'full responsibility' for Hartlepool by-election defeat

Election results: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says he takes ‘full responsibility’ for Hartlepool by-election defeat

PM says boats will stay after six-hour demonstration in St Helier harbour over post-Brexit fishing rules

UK navy vessels to remain off Jersey as French fishers end protest

Decision soon over Khaleda’s treatment abroad: Law minister

The rise of Mamata Banerjee

She was found positive for coronavirus in the tests conducted on 11 April and later on 25 April

Khaleda Zia moved to CCU with breathing complications

This is a victory for people of Bengal: Mamata

Modi congratulates Mamata for winning Bengal election

Mrs Foster, 50, said she would step down as DUP leader on 28 May and as first minister at the end of June.

Arlene Foster announces resignation as DUP leader and NI first minister

Al-Hayatul Ulaya Lil-Jami'atil Qawmia Bangladesh also called on the government to release those Qawmi Madrasa students, teachers, Alem-Ulamas, pious Muslims and Imams of mosques who were arrested, taking into consideration that it is the holy month of Ramadan

‘Students, teachers of Qawmi Madrasas will not be involved in politics’

**Immigration

The restrictions will come into effect from Monday and remain in force until further notice

Thailand suspends visa service for Bangladeshis

Earlier, the government closed the border with India for 14 days with effect from April 26 but cargoes carrying goods were allowed to operate as usual

Border with India to remain shut for another 14 days

Momen appreciated US president Joe Biden’s recent announcement to enhance the admission of refugees to the US to 62,500 in 2021 and 125,000 in 2022.

US may consider taking Rohingyas from Bangladesh: Momen

The Ambassador of the United States in Bangladesh Earl R. Miller called on Dr. Momen yesterday in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Minister urged the US Ambassador to address the difficulties being faced by Bangladeshi student visa applicants

“Initially, they gave us a 2-page initial assessment report (regarding the Bhashan Char), and their report is very positive.”

UN turned up with positive report on Rohingyas relocation: Dr Momen

Survivors reported that the boat capsized in rough seas at around 4:00 am after leaving Yemen with around 60 passengers on board

34 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti: IOM

**World News

He termed Quad a military alliance aiming against China's resurgence and its relationship with neighbouring countries

Beijing wants Dhaka not to join anti-China Quad led by USA

The year 2021 marks the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), said the Embassy on Monday

Chinese Embassy invites essays from Bangladeshi friends

The restrictions will come into effect from Monday and remain in force until further notice

Thailand suspends visa service for Bangladeshis

Biman to operate additional flights to Dubai Wednesday

চীনের করোনা কূটনীতি-চীন কেন্দ্রে, দক্ষিণ এশিয়ার দেশগুলোকে সিদ্ধান্ত নিতে হবে…

Israeli police crack down again on protesters outside the Old City where tens of thousands prayed at Al-Aqsa Mosque.

100 Palestinians injured after Israel fired at worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Earlier, the government closed the border with India for 14 days with effect from April 26 but cargoes carrying goods were allowed to operate as usual

Border with India to remain shut for another 14 days

**Economy

PM says boats will stay after six-hour demonstration in St Helier harbour over post-Brexit fishing rules

UK navy vessels to remain off Jersey as French fishers end protest

Ambassador Ashud Ahmed met Notis Mitarachi, Minister for Migration and Asylum of the Hellenic Republic (Greece) at his office in Athens when they discussed different issues related to the migration and wellbeing of Bangladeshi expatriate community in Greece.

Greece is interested to recruit temporary agricultural workers from Bangladesh

Only 15% of them returned to their jobs by one month while 85% of them were unemployed for a longer time

61% people became jobless at any point of lockdown last year: CPD

Downing Street said the new partnership will "pave the way" for a future UK-India Free Trade Agreement

£1bn UK-India trade deals will create 6,000 UK jobs, says PM

It was $2.067 billion in April, up from $1.093 billion in the same month a year ago

Remittance soars, nearly doubles year-on-year in April

The former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the World Trade Organization (WTO) made the remarks while delivering his speech at a symposium titled ‘Bangladesh-India Relations: Prognosis for the Future’ held recently.

Dhaka, Delhi need much stronger framework for future economic ties, says Debapriya

The informal sectors of the country that consist of 85% labourers and keep the rural economy afloat have fallen victim to pandemic blues.

Jatiyo Sramik Federation calls for Tk20,000 minimum wage

Respondents’ level of satisfaction of economic life slightly deteriorated after a year of return

47% of returnees have no income source: Brac survey

Hon’ble Foreign Minister thanked the Chair and Vice-Chairs for their contribution in sustainable policy development for ensuring overall ocean economy in the region and wished the session a success through productive discussion.

13th Intergovernmental Session of the IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC)

"Many small and medium entrepreneurs do not get bank loans failing to meet collateral requirements. The FBCCI has taken initiative to set up a bank to provide loan facility to them on easy terms," he added.

FBCCI seeks to establish virtual bank, MFI and university