Muslims and student activists rallied in Bangladesh’s capital Friday to denounce the upcoming visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the celebration of …
Bangladesh gets $500M to aid COVID-19 vaccination drive
Additional financing will help Bangladesh distribute vaccines to 31% of population, says World Bank – Anadolu Agency …
PM Rajapaksa: Want to strengthen ties with Bangladesh
The Sri Lankan Prime Minister is the second among the world leaders to attend the celebrations of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman …
World Bank gives Bangladesh $500m in loans for COVID vaccination
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $500 million in financing from the International Development Association to help Bangladesh vaccinate 54 million people against COVID-19.
PM on two day official visit to Bangladesh
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will leave for Bangladesh today on a two-day state visit, on an invitation extended by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The visit will coincide with the …
US Congress adopts resolution commemorating 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence
The resolution highlighted the history of Bangladesh, applauding the struggle and determination for independence …
India, Vietnam rice rates gain on robust demand; Bangladesh eyes stocks
Rice export prices rose for the Indian and Vietnamese varieties this week boosted by a pick-up in demand, while Bangladesh issued a fresh tender to stock up supplies. Top exporter India’s 5% broken …
Swedish minister happy with Bangladesh’s use of climate change adaptation support
Climate-adaptive livelihoods are reducing climate migration which will have long term positive impacts on the country’ …
How Bangladesh inspired the first rock benefit concert
Fifty years ago, a bloody civil war prompted George Harrison and Ravi Shankar to create a new kind of charity show …
Bangladesh: $500 Million World Bank Financing for COVID-19 Vaccination for 54 Million People
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $500 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Bangladesh vaccinate 54 million people against COVID …