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March 3, 2022

Transforming our agrifood systems

Published by The Bangkok Post The current nutrition situation in Asia and the Pacific is difficult in many areas across the region. About 40% of

Bangladesh keen to work with US to waive sanctions: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said Bangladesh is willing to work closely with the US to find ways and means to waive sanctions on the RAB and its officials on a priority basis. He also sought the support of the US Congress in this regard whil…

UN General Assembly demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine

UNITED NATIONS, United States, March 3, 2022 (BSS/AFP) – The UN GeneralAssembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly adopted a resolution that “demands”Russia “immediately” withdraw from Ukraine, in a powerful rebuke of Moscow’sinvasion by a vast majority of th…

Bangladesh, Egypt agree to identify potential markets

Reflecting on prospective areas of cooperation, Bangladesh and Egypt have agreed to identify potential markets for boosting trade and investment. This was came up during a meeting between Bangladesh state minister for foreign affairs Md. Shahriar A…

US oil prices close at $110.60/barrel, highest since 2011

US crude prices finished Wednesday atthe highest level since 2011 after major oil exporters declined to increaseoutput more quickly despite the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Futures for West Texas Intermediate crude for delivery in April ju…

Govt to purchase 1 lakh metric tons of fertilizer

The government today approved separate proposals for importing some 1 lakh metric tons of fertilizer to meet the growing demand of the country.The approval came from the 8th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) this year held …

Shakib, Tamim return to Tigers Test squad for South Africa tour

Ending all speculations, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made it sure that Shakib Al Hasan will be the part of the side’s Test squad in South Africa tour. The selection panel, led by Minhajul Abedin Nannu, named Shakib in both ODI and Test squa…

Liton lifts Bangladesh 155-8 in 1st T20 against Afghanistan

Liton Das struck a super 44 ball-60 as Bangladesh piled up 155-8 in the first T20 International against Afghanistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.Afif Hossain scored 25 and debutant Munim Shahriar added 17.Bangladesh however had not …

Valencia defeat Athletic Bilbao to reach Copa del Rey final

Goncalo Guedes’ scintillatingstrike sent Valencia into the final of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday after a1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao sealed a 2-1 victory on aggregate. Guedes’ thundering effort at the end of the first half decided the match atMestal…

Over 2.21-cr doses Covid-19 jabs vaccinated in Rangpur

A total of two crore 21 lakh 17 thousandand 254 doses of Covid-19 jabs were vaccinated till Wednesday in Rangpurdivision where the pandemic situation continues improving in recent weeks. Health officials said the Covid-19 vaccination campaign conti…

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