US refurbishes 12 multi-purpose cyclone shelters in Cox’s Bazar
DHAKA, Dec 4 (NNN-BSS) — The United States (US) government through USAID has refurbished 12 multi-purpose cyclone shelter (MPCS) in…
Bangladesh seeks Swedish investment in special economic zones: PM Hasina
DHAKA, Dec 4 (NNN-BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged Swedish investors to invest in Bangladesh’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs),…
COVID-19: Six More Quarantine Dodgers Test Positive in Thailand
BANGKOK, Dec 3 (Bernama) — Another six Thai nationals who skipped quarantine after sneaking into Thailand from Myanmar via natural border…
Second cyclone in a week threatens Sri Lanka, India
NDRF said it deployed 26 teams across the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala COLOMBO, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) —…
Singapore ‘disappointed’ with UN move to loosen controls on cannabis: MHA
A Ministry of Home Affairs spokesperson stressed that Singapore’s drug-control policies are underpinned by evidence and research SINGAPORE, Dec 3…
COVID-19: New Zealand reports 9 new cases in managed isolation
WELLINGTON, Dec 3 (NNN-XINHUA) — New Zealand reported nine new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation on Thursday. There are…
OPEC and allies to meet to thrash out cuts deal
LONDON, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The members of the OPEC group of oil producers will meet with their allies Thursday…
US House of Representatives pass bill that block Chinese firms from accessing US stock markets
NEW YORK, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that could close US…
UN: 2020 likely world’s second hottest year
The WMO will confirm the data in March 2021 GENEVA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — This year is on track to…
Iran watchdog passes law on hardening nuclear stance, halting UN inspections
The Guardian Council is charged with ensuring draft laws do not contradict Shi’ite Islamic laws TEHRAN, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Iran’s…