Finland is keenly interested to invest in energy and information technology (IT) sectors in Bangladesh, particularly in cyber security, artificial intelligence and electric grid …
At Rs 70.48 lakh crore, RBI’s balance sheet is more than Pakistan, Bangladesh’s GDPs put together
The RBI in its report sees India’s GDP growth staying robust on the back of solid investment demand supported by healthy balance sheets of banks and corporates, focus on capital expenditure and …
Strong partnerships between govt, NGOs can redefine nutrition for Bangladesh
As part of the three-day International Symposium on Nutrition Governance for Food System Transformation 2024 in Rangpur, jointly hosted by the Bangladesh National Nutrition Council (BNNC), the Food …
The unstoppable rise of Bangladesh’s mobile app Market
As the app development sector flourishes, Bangladeshi apps are increasingly competing with global giants like Uber and Foodpanda in the country’s market, offering localised solutions that resonate …
Will Bangladesh enter gender-responsive budgeting process from next year?
Gender-related budget allocations increased from 24.7% of the total budget in FY10 to 34.4% in the latest FY24 budget, according to the Recurrent, Capital, Gender, and Poverty (RCGP) database. While …
In overheated Bangladesh, social media influencers urge followers to plant more trees
Bangladesh has been experiencing deadly heatwaves the past few months as a result of climate change, scientists say. Social media influencers are urging their followers to plant more trees as a way to make life in capital city Dhaka more livable.
Bangladesh, India hold consular dialogue
The 4th Round of India-Bangladesh Consular Dialogue was held on Wednesday in New Delhi. Dr Aman Puri, joint secretary (CPV) led the Indian delegation, while the delegation from Bangladesh side was led by Rokebul Haque, director general (South Asia …
5.4 magnitude earthquake felt in Bangladesh
An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale was felt in Bangladesh at 7:13pm on Wednesday. The epicenter of the earthquake was at 31 km East-southeast of Mawlaik, Myanmar, according to the United States Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from the earthquake.
Once-welcomed Rohingya refugees now face hostility from their hosts in Bangladesh, researchers find
In 2017, over 700,000 Rohingyas—a Muslim minority group from Rakhine State in Myanmar—fled to their neighboring country, Bangladesh, amidst a large-scale Rohingya clearance operation by the Burmese government. The hosts—the Bangladeshi Muslim …
Bangladesh continue winning run outplaying Indonesia
Motivated Bangladesh registered their third successive victory in the fourth edition of Bangabandhu Cup International