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Here are the latest news from Bangladesh:
Top Stories
- Bangladesh to receive 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from India: The Indian government has agreed to provide 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Bangladesh, said Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen.
- PM Hasina inaugurates 100-bed hospital in Chattogram: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated a 100-bed hospital in Chattogram, which will provide healthcare services to the people of the region.
- Bangladesh's GDP growth rate reaches 8.2%: The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has reported that the country's GDP growth rate has reached 8.2% in the fiscal year 2020-21, up from 7.9% in the previous year.
- Bangladesh to host SAARC summit in 2023: Bangladesh has been chosen to host the 19th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit in 2023, said Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen.
- Bangladesh's rice production increases by 12%: The Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has reported that the country's rice production has increased by 12% in the current fiscal year, up from 34.5 million metric tons in the previous year.
National
- Bangladesh to launch digital payment system: The government has launched a digital payment system, called "Bangladesh Payment System", which will allow people to make payments online.
- Bangladesh's inflation rate reaches 5.5%: The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has reported that the country's inflation rate has reached 5.5% in the current fiscal year, up from 5.2% in the previous year.
- Bangladesh to introduce new tax laws: The government has introduced new tax laws, which will increase the tax rates for individuals and businesses.
- Bangladesh's power generation increases by 10%: The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has reported that the country's power generation has increased by 10% in the current fiscal year, up from 10,000 MW in the previous year.
- Bangladesh to launch new railway project: The government has launched a new railway project, which will connect the country's capital city Dhaka with the port city of Chattogram.
International
- Bangladesh and India sign agreement on border demarcation: Bangladesh and India have signed an agreement on border demarcation, which will help to resolve the long-standing border disputes between the two countries.
- Bangladesh to participate in UN peacekeeping mission: Bangladesh has decided to participate in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Bangladesh and China sign agreement on economic cooperation: Bangladesh and China have signed an agreement on economic cooperation, which will promote trade and investment between the two countries.
- Bangladesh to participate in G20 summit: Bangladesh has been invited to participate in the G20 summit, which will be held in Italy in 2023.
- Bangladesh and the US sign agreement on trade and investment: Bangladesh and the US have signed an agreement on trade and investment, which will promote trade and investment between the two countries.
Sports
- Bangladesh cricket team wins series against West Indies: The Bangladesh cricket team has won the series against the West Indies, with a 2-1 victory in the three-match Test series.
- Bangladesh football team qualifies for AFC Asian Cup: The Bangladesh football team has qualified for the AFC Asian Cup, which will be held in China in 2023.
- Bangladesh's squash player wins international tournament: Bangladesh's squash player, Mahbub Alam, has won an international tournament in Egypt.
- Bangladesh's cricketer named ICC Player of the Month: Bangladesh's cricketer, Shakib Al Hasan, has been named the ICC Player of the Month for his outstanding performance in the Test series against the West Indies.
- Bangladesh's football team wins international friendly match: The Bangladesh football team has won an international friendly match against Nepal, with a 2-1 victory.