UN Trade and Development (Unctad) reported that net foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh declined by 13.20% to $1.27 billion in 2024 from $1.47 billion in 2023, resulting in a decline for the …
Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Business and Investment Meeting held in Colombo
With the aim of further expanding the existing trade and investment opportunities between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, a Sri Lanka-Bangladesh high-level …
Nissanka’s career-best 187 takes Sri Lanka to 368-4 in reply to Bangladesh’s 495 in Galle test
A career-best 187 by the stylish Pathum Nissanka led Sri Lanka to 368-4 in its first innings on the third day of the opening test against Bangladesh on Thursday. That left the home team 127 runs …
Mushfiqur Rahim’s 163 puts Bangladesh in control of 1st cricket test against Sri Lanka
Mushfiqur Rahim posted a masterful 163 as Bangladesh piled up 484 for nine on a rain-curtailed Day 2 of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka.
Saudi Arabia Temporary Halts Block Work Visas for 14 Countries Including India: Will It Impact Travellers too?
The suspension affects both new and pending applications for temporary work visas (TWV) from countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Indonesia, …
WB helps Bangladesh improve energy security, air quality
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Wednesday, June 18, approved two projects totaling $640 million to help
Bangladesh to get over $1.5 billion in loans from ADB, WB
With the ADB and WB approvals, Bangladesh is set to receive over $1.5 billion in financing at a time when the country has been grappling with foreign exchange shortages for more than two years.
ADB approves $900m in loans to support Bangladesh’s banking reforms, climate resilience
Of the amount, $500 million will go towards stabilising and reforming the banking system, while $400 million will support efforts to build climate resilience, reduce emissions, and promote inclusive d …
Bangladesh to get over $1.5 billion in loans from ADB, WB
With the ADB and WB approvals, Bangladesh is set to receive over $1.5 billion in financing at a time when the country has been grappling with foreign exchange shortages for more than two years.
ADB approves $500 mln loan for Bangladesh banking sector reform
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved a $500 million policy-based loan to stabilise and reform the banking sector in Bangladesh by strengthening regulatory supervision, corporate …