The capital’s poor are reducing their food consumption, in addition to other essential expenses, to cope with soaring commodity prices. Some have stopped educating their children as they need more paid members to survive on limited income amid the hardships they started going through since the Covid pandemic hit. Those earning between Tk 5,500 and […]
Around 40% of the population living in Asia and the Pacific cannot afford a healthy diet, and in some regions the fight against hunger has seen setbacks rather than gains during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ahead of a four-day FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC) that Dhaka is hosting for the first time […]
(07 March 2022, 12:08 +07) Thai Airways has started direct flights to and from four cities in India. The resumption of passenger services to India follows the Thai government’s approval of an air travel bubble between Thailand and India. Thai Airways will operate Air Travel Bubble flights as follows: Thai Airways Airbus A350 reg: HS-THE. […]
NILRATAN HALDER | Published: Mar 03, 2022 10:26:08 p.m. Concluded last Wednesday, March 2, the sixth edition of the three-day National Vegetable Fair adopted a most appropriate slogan, “Nirapad shabji chas, shyastha pushti baro mas (safe vegetable growing, healthy eating throughout the year). Indeed, the country has achieved the unique feat of growing vegetables seven […]
Shameem Ahsan, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Italy and also Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to FAO, IFAD and WFP For the first time, Bangladesh was elected chairman of the board of directors of the United Nations World Food Programme. The 36-member executive board of the world’s largest Rome-based humanitarian organization unanimously elected Bangladesh chairman of the […]
After consolidating its presence in the international frozen food industry, Gemini Sea Food now plans to expand its activities in the local market by raising funds from stock market investors. The frozen food maker unveiled its plan in a recent regulatory filing. To meet the growing demand for shrimp in the global market, it also […]
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Qatar 2022 will be the first-ever mass international sporting event since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic (Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics had spectator restrictions). Thus, special procedures for organizers and accompanying persons will be necessary to avoid a catastrophic scenario of the spread of the virus. FIFA World Cup has been a commercial success so […]
With the seafood sector looking well positioned for growth, can the supply chain hold up as demand increases? food institute takes a closer look at some of the recent developments in the category. Implications for the supply chain as demand grows Fresh and frozen seafood revenues have been growing over the past year and Allied […]
Asia-Pacific, Featured, Food and Agriculture, Featured, Poverty and SDGs, TerraViva United Nations Poverty and the SDGs Credit: Amantha Perera/IPS MADRID, Jan 18, 2022 (IPS) – The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing growing inequality while recording impressive economic growth and poverty reduction. These strong inequalities persist in the region, with almost 2 out of 4 people still […]
CORUNNA — Thirty-fifth Circuit Court Judge Matthew Stewart has denied a request by a West Bloomfield man currently on bail on multiple felony charges to allow him to travel to Bangladesh. Lawyers for Sayem Chowdhury, 29, had filed a circuit court petition to allow their client to travel to Bangladesh for up to 60 days […]
Debapriya Bhattacharya, Towfiqul Islam Khan, Fabiha Bushra Khan and Faria Tahmeen Momo | Posted: Jan. 10, 2022, 9:03 p.m. Bangladesh has made tremendous progress in food security and nutrition, maternal and child mortality rates, and other socio-economic indicators over the past decades. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has not only ravaged the economy in Bangladesh, but […]
The number of passport-holding passengers traveling to and from India via the land port of Benapole has declined dramatically for a variety of reasons, including strict precautionary measures taken to contain the spread of the new variant of the Omicron coronavirus. . Bangladeshi passengers said an alarming spike in Covid cases in the neighboring country, […]
[ad_1] Swift action by governments is needed to feed people during the pandemic – Photo: ADB By Manisha Pradhananga, Matteo Lanzafame, Irfan A. Qureshi ADB.ORG: COVID-19 has had broad impacts on food security in Asia. Policy makers must react quickly and aggressively to these challenges to avoid the long-term damage of this emerging crisis. The […]
[ad_1] Fakirhat, in Bagerhat district, overtook 494 other upazilas in the country to become the first where 100 percent of its eligible population received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine – a remarkable achievement at a time when countries around the world are struggling to convince people to get vaccinated against Covid. Fakirhat […]
[ad_1] New Delhi: In a major relief for international travelers, who are planning to visit Saudi Arabia, the Indian government recently announced that it has signed the air bubble flight agreement with the Gulf country, and direct flights between both countries will start soon. Scroll down for more details.Also Read – International Flights: Israel Lifts […]
[ad_1] It’s shopping time. Many people, especially in the northern hemisphere, participated in Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday in preparation for Christmas. For many, the 2021 shopping experience also reflects a return to normalcy in a time of endless waves of COVID-19 infections and lockdowns. Many department stores are located in cities, reflecting two megatrends […]
[ad_1] A file photo shows bags of rice at a grocery store in the Kaptan Bazar kitchen market in the capital, Dhaka. Institutional weaknesses in pre-estimating the real demand for rice and non-rice products are responsible for the strong food inflation crisis in the local market since the start of the Covid pandemic, according to […]
[ad_1] With the increase in Omicron cases across India, a new wave of fear and restrictions is emerging around the world. India, which has experienced a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, has also announced travel restrictions in its several states. State governments have announced covid guidelines for travelers from “at-risk” countries in an attempt […]
[ad_1] The Indian government has made it easier for passengers to return to India by expanding air transport agreements to 33 countries, the latest country to be added being Australia. However, strict Covid-19 restrictions are in place to ensure safety given the global increase in cases linked to the new variant of the coronavirus, omicron, […]
[ad_1] Pilgrims keeping a social distance perform their Umrah in the Grand Mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, July 17, 2021 Reuters Umrah pilgrims currently pay an additional 11,000 Tk for each ticket The Bangladesh Pilgrim and Haji Welfare Council has called on the government […]
[ad_1] THE Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, as evidenced by the delay in the process of purchasing electronic tablets, will not be able to meet its deadline to complete the 2021 National Population and Housing Census. Last week, the BBS submitted a proposal for the third time to the Cabinet Committee on Government Procurement seeking approval […]
[ad_1] KARACHI: Remittances sent home by Pakistanis from overseas fell 6.6% month-on-month to $ 2.4 billion in November 2021 due to the lifting of travel restrictions and some stimulus of the Hundi / Hawala system. According to data released on Monday by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), remittances stood at $ 2.52 billion in […]
[ad_1] Regional and global overview of the global turmeric industry – competitive analysis, market forecast, industry news, segment analysis and investor analysis The global demand for turmeric market is expected to be driven by the existence of innovative and diverse products, improved packaging, online marketing and promotion. However, new entrants may find it difficult to […]
[ad_1] Dinner in heaven is a new concept in the global food industry. It is an innovative idea to eat food from a height of 50 meters above ground level. The first Sky Dining was launched in September 2018 in Bangalore, India. Now it is available in over 45 countries around the world. It was […]
[ad_1] (CNN) – If you are planning to travel to Turkey, here is what you need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic. The basics After suffering a major spike in cases in the first half of 2021, which led to a 17-day lockdown at the end of April, […]
[ad_1] India will resume regular and regular international flights from December 15 after a hiatus of almost 21 months, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) announced today (November 26). Regular international flights have been suspended in India since March 23 last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The suspension was extended until November 30, […]
[ad_1] CUP: Orissa’s high court on Thursday ordered the state government to put in place an action plan by January 6, 2022, to increase coverage of the National Food Security Program (SFSS). The HC heard a DIP filed by social activist Prafulla Samantara asking for special intervention through food security measures and food grains to […]
[ad_1] India-made ‘Covaxin’, one of the vaccines used nationwide in the vaccine campaign against the Covid-19 pandemic, is on the UK list of Covid-19 vaccines approved for international travelers from Monday. This will benefit more fully vaccinated Indians who plan to travel to the UK without the need for a pre-departure PCR test or self-isolation […]
[ad_1] Planning Minister MA Mannan told Jatiya Sangsad on Sunday that the government planned to conduct the sixth population and housing census from December 24 to 30 this year. Responding to a question from ruling party deputy Mr. Abdul Latif (Chattogram-11), the minister said the government also has a plan to fully conduct the population […]
[ad_1] Following a recent increase in bus fares and launches, air travelers could now face a situation similar to that of the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) which has once again raised the prices of jet fuel. The price of jet fuel has increased 11 times since October last year, is expected to deal a further […]
[ad_1] Bangladesh’s Bureau of Statistics missed the latest October 25-30 schedule for the 2021 population census field survey amid criticism of the bureau’s repeated failure to release the data on time. Officials said BBS was unable to convince the cabinet committee on government procurement twice in the past three months to approve the purchase of […]
[ad_1] India has extended the ban on international passenger flights until November 30 over concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic. Regular international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020. However, there are many countries where Indian citizens can still travel despite the ban. India operates special international flights within the framework of […]
[ad_1] Singapore – Over the past few months, we have seen a complete change in the outlook for travel across the globe, with countries slowly opening their borders to travelers from all over the world. All nations closed the walls when the COVID-19 virus began to spread around the world, and complementing those borders was […]
[ad_1] Hunger is one of the biggest crises the world faces. According to World Health Organization 2018 estimates, more than 820 million people did not have enough to eat. While the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the crisis of poverty and hunger around the world, in India the situation looks rather grim. In the recently released […]
[ad_1] New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Italy and the UK for two crucial summits, respectively the G20 summit in Rome and the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP26 in Glasgow. It will leave for Rome on October 28 and will be the city of the 16th G20 Leaders’ Summit […]
[ad_1] Marginalized people in the country face discriminatory attitudes in many cases when seeking government services and benefits, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) said today in a study. The study titled “Access of Marginalized Communities to Public Services: An Assessment of Accountability Mechanisms,†published in a webinar today, said the negative mentality of local public officials […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed that while we are all interconnected – through the air we breathe, our public health systems, the economy – government is largely absent from American life, leaving us to fend for ourselves as individuals in the so-called “Free market.” The crisis has wreaked economic havoc on American workers. But American […]
Credit Scoring, Student Debt, and Payday Loans Top Consumer Concerns By Charlène Crowell On September 28, the US Senate confirmed Rohit Chopra for a full five-year term as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Chopra is returning to the agency where he previously helped design and implement key protections to create a level […]
[ad_1] Today, 28-year-old Nasreen is a successful businesswoman. From her home in the Bangladesh countryside, she runs a thriving ecological farm, which supports the local ecosystem and does not use chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Its chemical-free vegetables reach customers in urban areas, thanks to the electronic platforms on which it is active. And as a […]
[ad_1] The Portsmouth Bangladesh Business Association (PBBA) was launched with a lot of activity in 2019 and was the driving force behind the city’s first official trade, investment and education mission to the country. Twenty-six delegates traveled abroad to explore better ties and the visit culminated with the official signing of the Twin Cities Agreement […]
[ad_1] BGMEA President Faruque Hassan and Vice President Miran Ali met with Stephen Lamar, President and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) in Washington on September 9. They had discussions on various issues including how to improve cooperation between BGMEA and AAFA in order to deepen mutual business engagement and explore areas […]
[ad_1] Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Faruque Hassan urged the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) to promote Bangladesh as a safe and sustainable clothing sourcing destination among its members. He also encouraged them to source more clothing, including items other than cotton, from Bangladesh. Read:BGMEA and USGBC keen to promote green growth […]
[ad_1] The US-Bangladesh Business Council, in partnership with Project CURE, an American NGO, donated emergency medical equipment, including 60 oxygen concentrators, to strengthen Bangladesh’s response to Covid-19. Other supplies include variable positive air pressure units, other oxygen supplies and device accessories, as well as 45,000 pieces of PPE, including KN95 and N95 masks. For all […]
[ad_1] The US-Bangladesh Business Council, in collaboration with the American NGO Project CURE, donated essential medical supplies to Dhaka to help strengthen the country’s fight against Covid-19. The donation includes 60 oxygen concentrators, variable positive air pressure units and other oxygen supplies, as well as device accessories, including 45,000 pieces of personal protective equipment, including […]
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[ad_1] Summary of the operation update The population movement operation is in its fourth year and is a response to the protracted crisis involving internally displaced people from Rakhine State in Myanmar, living in an overcrowded camp of 866,457 people (188,540 households). The influx of IDPs who crossed the border from Myanmar peaked in August […]
[ad_1] Eight public steel grain storage silo complexes for rice and wheat will be built in eight different districts The World Bank has approved additional funding of $ 202 million for the Modern Food Storage Facility Project to increase the storage capacity of Bangladesh’s National Strategic Grain Reserves. Storage capacity will be increased by 535,500 […]
[ad_1] Coronavirus Travel Health Check out the latest information on the COVID-19 risk for Bangladesh on the TravelHealthPro website. Check out the TravelHealthPro website for more tips on traveling abroad and reducing the spread of respiratory viruses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Travelling abroad International commercial passenger flights operate with restrictions. You should check with the […]
[ad_1] The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. This does not include Chittagong City or other parts of Chittagong Division. View Chittagong Hill Tracts The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Bangladesh based on current COVID-19 risk assessment If […]