The impact of this story 80.5 MILLION MONTHLY READERS 2 MILLION SOCIAL USERS REACHED Asadul Islam looks over the edge of a boardwalk on his pond in southwestern Bangladesh and watches hundreds of caged crabs float beneath him. He seeks those who have lost their hard shell. When he finds one, he has a short […]
Published on: 06/30/2022 – 02:45 Nearly a quarter of the world’s population is at significant risk from flooding, according to a new study released on Tuesday, which warns that people in poorer countries are more vulnerable. Flooding from heavy rains and storm surges affects millions of people every year and causes billions of dollars in […]
Michigan is about to become the 14th state to mandate a personal finance course in high school, congratulations. I only wish we had a personal finance class when I was in high school. Left to my own devices, well, I poured every dollar I made as a lifeguard into my ’55 Chevy, even to the […]
SpiceJet, one of India’s leading budget carriers, on Wednesday announced the launch of an online visa service for its international passengers. This would allow passengers traveling overseas to apply for visas online, saving them the hassle of having to visit in person or queue at airports for visa approvals, according to the statement released by […]
Update (June 28, 10:50 a.m. ET): This piece has been updated throughout to reflect the G-7 pledges $4.5 billion in aid to address global food crisis. A frustrated Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is holding Ukrainian agriculture hostage. It is blocking Black Sea routes, bombing silos and infrastructure, and otherwise manipulating the consumption and sale of […]
No more news Jul 05, 2022 | 5:23 p.m. Colombo, July 5 (UNI) Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Tuesday that the government’s talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure economic support for the island nation had been successful. see more.. Jul 05, 2022 | 5:18 p.m. Ankara, July 5 (UNI/Sputnik) […]
Cash on your mobile is a reliable and trustworthy company offering a wide range of comprehensive loan services. In a recent update, the team looked at several flexible ways to get loans. Milton, Queensland – June 27, 2022 – In a recent post on the website, the company highlighted the terms and conditions that a […]
I frequently visit cemeteries, but I was especially thrilled to be at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn last month. This historic cemetery is a huge green space, lined with Gothic arches and teeming with birds, prairie dogs, flowering trees and interesting monuments for people ranging from obscurities to celebrities. I was drawn to a pyramid-shaped tomb […]
Gabriela Bucher, Executive Director of Oxfam International (Photo: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian and GNM Group) The world’s richest countries will meet at the G7 summit in Germany from June 26-28. The G7 includes the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, France, Italy, Japan and the United States. This year, as usual, leaders from Argentina, India, Indonesia, Senegal and […]
Skyrocketing inflation is forcing more and more Russians to take out expensive short-term loans to last until the end of the month when they get their paycheck. Russians took out more consumer loans just to cover daily expenses in May this year than during the coronavirus crisis. Short-term loans for “emergency purposes” to cover a […]
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the new Padma Multipurpose Bridge on Saturday. By : HT automatic office | Updated: June 25, 2022, 1:44 p.m. Bangladesh‘s Padma Bridge has been ranked the 122nd longest in the world.” title=”Bangladesh‘s Padma Bridge has been ranked the 122nd longest in the world.” style=”width:auto;”/> Bangladesh’s Padma Bridge has been […]
ISLAMABAD: Speakers called for curbing the population explosion for sustainable development. They were speaking at a meeting on the economic and human development successes of Asian countries and the role of increased funding in improving family planning and population programs in the country. Population Council Project Director Samia Ali Shah said Pakistan can achieve economic […]
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation said Russia was blackmailing the world with a food disaster. According to Ukrinform, the Center said so on Telegram. The CCD analyzed the conclusions of the debate of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on the “Consequences of the blockade […]
Turkey hides one of the most intriguing tourist attractions in Europe. Thousands of people visit its cities and fall in love with them. Despite the government’s efforts to make Istanbul one of the safest cities in the country, many people may back down or question the security provided in Istanbul. The Spanish Ministry of Foreign […]
CEO of Greentech Research and Editor-in-Chief of Trade over two days Hilary Kramer, reportedly discovered a micro-market strategy that identifies winning trades often missed by Wall Street investors. It uses a proprietary system that relies on an “X” signal, which has delivered a series of results in 2021. Regardless of the current market position (i.e. […]
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurates the National Millet Conference 0 0 Reading time:2 minutes, 35 seconds MoS for M/o Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurates National Millet Conference on “The Future Super Food for India” Coarse grain production in the country has increased Coarse grains are also considered a storehouse […]
The term “digital tourism” refers to how travel can be organized, managed and even enjoyed using digital resources. Although a relatively new term in Bangladesh, digital tourism has slowly taken over the world’s $4 trillion tourism industry. As we have gradually moved from landlines to smartphones and information technology has become a compulsory class in […]
The 25 largest US banks by number of branches have made substantial changes to their overdraft policies in the past 12 months, which could save consumers more than $4 billion a year. These reforms at the biggest banks are expected to have outsized benefits for black and Hispanic customers, as they are more likely to […]
June 20, 2022, 11:20 p.m. Last modification: June 21, 2022, 10:59 a.m. Economist Zahid Hussain. Illustration: TBS “> Economist Zahid Hussain. Illustration: TBS Global geopolitical uncertainty is not just going to go away anytime soon, rather stringent austerity measures taken by developed countries will make the situation worse. In the face of an impending global […]
Shihab Sarkar | Published: Jun 20, 2022 10:23:46 p.m. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the country’s 6th population and housing census on June 15. The week-long national census is due to end on June 21. Held every 10 years, the population census plays a vital role in shaping socio- economic policies, plans to deal with […]
Here’s what you need to know to Level up and get on with your day. (You can receive “5 Things You Need to Know Today” daily in your inbox. Sign up here.) 1. The chaos of travel A combination of harsh weather conditions, staff shortages and infrastructure problems is forcing major airlines to struggle to […]
In May 2014, the general and food inflation rates were 7.48% and 9.09% respectively. The general inflation rate was 4.87% in May last year. Bangladeshis living in the countryside had to endure the most intense heat of inflation in May, as general inflation in rural areas rose to 7.94% and food inflation to 8.84%, according […]
The largest nation in the world is about to shrink. However, after four extraordinary decades in which the Chinese population increased from 660 million to 1.4 billion, its population is in the process of falling this year, for the first time since the great famine from 1959-1961. According to the latest figures from China National […]
Airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights in the United States on Thursday, one of the worst days yet for travel as the peak summer holiday season heats up. At New York’s LaGuardia Airport, more than a third of all flights were canceled and more than a quarter of flights were abandoned at nearby Newark Liberty […]
Dr Latiful Bari, a food safety and hygiene specialist at the University of Dhaka, says love for the snack is deeply embedded in the country’s collective identity: “Ask someone what he would like to have with his evening cup of tea, and if the answer is jhal muri, understand that they are bengali nationals.” The […]
Spending on symbols of success is universal, but the definition of success varies in an increasingly multicultural America. Tweet that Access the latest research in The Conference Board Multicultural Consumer Survey series. To understand How ethnic identity is reflected in service purchases, the project surveyed 2,000 multicultural U.S. households to uncover their consumer attitudes, preferences […]
New Delhi: A new PIL has been filed with the Supreme Court asking the Center to develop effective rules, regulations and guidelines to control the population explosion. The plea filed by Devkinandan Thakur, a resident of Mathura, called on the central government to determine the feasibility of enacting a strict population control law to guarantee […]
The main event begins at 7 p.m., but Qatar and Air New Zealand are already off to a strong start. The annual Click Frenzy™ Travel sales event is just hours away, but we’re already seeing the deals drop. Those to beat? Air New Zealand and Qatar Airways. Both airlines are offering up to 10% off […]
Farm-fresh dairy and breakfast tech start-up Happy Nature raises INR 6 CR funding; focus on branding, marketing and customer experience 0 0 Reading time:1 minute, 46 seconds 13e June 2022, New Delhi: Happy Nature, a tech-based direct-to-home delivery startup in the fresh and healthy breakfast dairy category, recently closed a pre-Series A […]
Days after Bihar BJP Chairman Dr Sanjay Jaiswal called on Nitish Kumar’s government to start giving incentives to encourage population control, the Janata Dal (United) on Tuesday offered a point-in-time rebuttal of the claims of the ally and added that education and awareness, not incentives, will help. curb the population. JD(U)MLC and party spokesman Neeraj […]
Authorities will collect information on 365,697 devices over seven days and request 35 pieces of information from every citizen in the country. Director of the 2022 Population and Housing Census Project, Dilder Hossain, said on Tuesday that the floating people survey will be conducted in 20,000 locations and end at 6 a.m. Wednesday. The main […]
By Judge Chandradasa Nanayakkara “Triple Gem” in Buddhism means three things: the Buddha (fully enlightened), the Dharma (teachings of Buddha), and the Sangha (the community). They are also known as the “Three Refuges” and the “Three Jewels”. In Sanskrit it is known as triratana. Before a person is initiated into Buddhism, he must seek refuge […]
With last month’s extraordinary inflation rate 8.3% pushing Americans down, rapidly rising costs associated with food, fuel, housing and child care are putting countless families at financial risk. Knowing that the nation would face continued economic pressure from the pandemic, the US government adopted and implemented an ambitious policy agenda last year, which included the […]
It was another tough time for investors last week as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P500 (SNP INDEX: ^GSPC) lose 5%. Most of the decline came after news broke that inflation was still near a 40-year high, suggesting further aggressive interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. However, many individual […]
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The UAE presented its vision for space travel to share with the world after leading its first session of a long-running United Nations gathering. The Emirates were recently selected to lead the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, with Omran Sharaf, the Emirati engineer who guided its successful Mars mission, as […]
In 2021, UNFPA continued to respond to the needs of women and girls with speed and resourcefulness, despite the continuing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite severe disruptions to family planning supply chains and services, overstretched health systems, and a rising tide of gender-based violence, the organization recorded its best performance in achieving the key […]
ReportLinker The Global Mortgage and Lending Software Market will exceed USD 24.6 Billion by 2030 from USD 12.1 Billion in 2020 at a CAGR of 13.24% in the coming years, i.e. say 2021-30. Product presentation New York, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “Mortgage & Loans Software Market: […]
Agriculture Minister Dr M Abdur Razzaque said on Friday there was no outcry over food in the country as it is now self-sufficient in food grain production. “Due to the Russian-Ukrainian war, the supply of wheat has decreased in these countries. Thus, the price of wheat in Bangladesh has increased as elsewhere in the world. […]
The Russian-Ukrainian war has caused a fuel, food and fertilizer crisis that will lead to famine situations and have a very significant inflationary impact, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. “The implications of the situation in Ukraine … manifest themselves in what we call a crisis of the three Fs […]
The largest nation in the world is about to shrink. China represents more than a sixth of the world’s population. Yet after four extraordinary decades in which China’s population swelled from 660 million to 1.4 billion, its population is on course to decline this year, for the first time since the great famine from 1959-1961. […]
Outlook: Today is as slow a day of data as possible – weekly MBA mortgage applications, final April wholesaler inventories and Department of Energy oil inventories. Watch for fabricated outrages. The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow was a disappointing 0.9% for the second quarter, down from 1.3% on June 1, again due to deteriorating consumer spending and […]
The government has been scrambling to bring food producers and traders together under one roof as they are now regulated by 18 agencies which are causing complications and harassment, Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder said. “There are differences of opinion between Agriculture, Commerce, Industries and the Ministry of Food on issues related to food trade. […]
GoZayaan, the online travel technology platform, has been making headlines since the beginning of this year. In an uphill battle to digitize the country’s tourism scene, the company has achieved substantial success in just 4 years. Only 5% of the Bangladeshi tourism industry operates in the digital space. By working with this small demographic, the […]
TBS Report 06 June 2022, 16:00 Last modification: 06 June 2022, 16:06 Photo: courtesy “> Photo: courtesy The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and the Government of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR) have signed an agreement to continue their support for the Rohingya population of Cox’s Bazar. With funding from the […]
I’m considering using Buy Now Pay Later, but what exactly is it and will it affect my mortgage application when I buy a house later this year? QR Lenders need to make responsible decisions about whether borrowers can really afford a mortgage MailOnline property expert Myra Butterworth said: Borrowers who are financially overstretched can be […]
The World Bank will provide a grant of Tk 255 crore for food aid to the Rohingya community forcibly displaced from Myanmar staying in Teknaf and Ukhiya in Cox’s Bazar, the State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief said on Sunday. , Md Enamur Rahman. The Minister of State told reporters after the signing ceremony […]
The Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with the United Environment Program (UNEP) and the Responsible Tourism Society of India (RTSOI), organized a national summit on the development of sustainable and responsible tourism destinations in New Delhi on Saturday. On this occasion, the Ministry of Tourism launched the national strategy for sustainable tourism and the responsible […]
PATNA: A day after the Bihar cabinet approved the economic and caste-based population census, the BJP state on Friday raised its pet demand for a population control policy and accompanying law to the state. A few BJP state leaders also advised the government to make the exercise foolproof and error-free. A BJP quota minister in […]
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said his government had passed the Hajj and Umrah Management Act, 2021 to ensure the smooth conduct of the hajj by Bangladeshi worshipers. “We have taken appropriate measures so that hajj pilgrims can travel and perform hajj without being harassed,” she said. She said the action was taken as a result […]
Askarirad majored in psychology and minored in global affairs at the College of Liberal and Fine Arts and is also a graduate of Honors College and the Terry Scholar Program. She will participate in the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant program. She took English as a second language lessons at the age of six, after her […]
Brooklynites don’t want to travel to the city, which is why more and more employers are opening offices in Brooklyn. A Park Slope church is searching for the stolen tabernacle, a Flatbush church is to be revamped to bring coworking spaces to the neighborhood, Park Slope could get two new 16-story towers, the Coney Island […]
What the GAO found The agencies responsible for implementing the US government’s Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS)—collectively known as the GFSS Interagency—have established mechanisms to coordinate assistance at the global and national levels. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is leading the coordination of these agencies’ efforts to implement the strategy. At the […]
Nigeria’s non-oil export products must be boosted, to make them globally competitive, the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has pledged.NEPC Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ezra Yakusak, who revealed this over the weekend during the commissioning of the Lelook Bags Academy in Abuja, said Nigeria has a large population of young, energetic, resourceful, skilful and ready […]