Bangladesh's first satellite Bangabandhu-I marks its first launching anniversary today
May 12, 2019, at 08:29 pm
Dhaka, May 12 (UNI) Bangladeshis first communication satellite Bangabandhu-I is set to connect all local television channels (TVs) as it marks the first launching anniversary on Sunday.
After India, Cyclone Fani now moves towards Bangladesh
May 04, 2019, at 04:11 pm
Kolkata, May 4 (UNI)The fast weakening cyclone Fani proved virtually harmless as it passed through West Bengal and headed towards north-east and Bangladesh early this morning.
Cyclone Fani hits India, UN moves to protect vulnerable refugees in Bangladesh
May 04, 2019, at 07:31 am
New York, May 4 (IBNS): One of the strongest storms to batter India in decades made landfall near the northeastern coastal city of Puri on Friday morning. UN agencies are monitoring Cyclone Fani’s movements closely and taking measures to protect families living in refugee camps in Bangladesh, which is on alert.
Climate change, rising sea levels a threat to farmers in Bangladesh: Study
Oct 28, 2018, at 04:12 pm
New York, Oct 28 (IBNS): Rising sea levels driven by climate change make for salty soil, and that is likely to force about 200,000 coastal farmers in Bangladesh inland as glaciers melt into the world’s oceans, according to estimates from a new study.
World Bank supports Bangladesh in climate-smart agriculture
Apr 11, 2018, at 08:54 pm
Dhaka, Apr 11 (IBNS): Despite Bangladesh’s remarkable achievement in improving agricultural productivity, the sector is facing risks from climate change, extreme weather events, and sea level rise.
Nearly half a million children being vaccinated against diphtheria in Cox’s Bazar: WHO
Jan 14, 2018, at 07:30 pm
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Jan 14 (IBNS): As part of an intensified response to the current diphtheria outbreak, WHO, UNICEF and health sector partners are working with the Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to vaccinate more than 475,000 children in Rohingya refugee camps, temporary settlements and surrounding areas.
Bangladesh steps up vaccination for new Rohingya arrivals as measles cases rise
Nov 10, 2017, at 11:52 pm
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Nov 10 (IBNS): An increase in the number of suspected measles cases among the newly arrived Rohingya and their host communities in southern Bangladesh has prompted the Government and UN partners to step up immunization efforts in overcrowded camps and makeshift shelters close to the border with Myanmar.
World’s second largest oral cholera vaccination campaign kicks off at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
Oct 10, 2017, at 10:35 pm
Cox’s Bazar, Oct 10 (IBNS): A massive cholera immunization campaign started today near Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, to protect newly arrived Rohingya and host communities from the life-threatening diarrheal disease.
Major event aims to tackle climate change in Bangladesh
Jul 19, 2017, at 09:30 pm
London, July 19 (IBNS): A major international event aimed at transforming how environmental and conservation issues are tackled in Bangladesh will be held in the UK on Thursday.
Bangladesh : Cyclonic storm Roanu makes landfall
May 21, 2016, at 09:57 pm
Dhaka, May 21 (IBNS) Making a landfall, Cyclonic storm Roanu on Saturday crossed the Chittagong coast of Bangladesh, officials said.
Bangladesh reports first Zika case
Mar 23, 2016, at 04:20 am
Dhaka, Mar 22 (IBNS): Bangladesh confirmed that the country has recorded the first Zika case in 2014.