DHAKA, May 15, 2024 (BSS) – The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Limited in Bangladesh organised an event on Sunday titled “HSBC Economic Outlook: A Perspective on Bangladesh” …
Bangladesh Bank imposed entry restriction to hide weakness: journalists
The entry restriction imposed on journalists by the Bangladesh Bank showcases the anarchy which the country’s banking sector is now suffering from, journalist leaders said today.
Mild heat wave sweeping different parts of Bangladesh
A mild heat wave is sweeping different parts of the country including Rajshahi, Khulna, Rangpur and Sylhet divisions, said a Met office bulletin on
US wants to strengthen ties with Bangladesh: Salman
DHAKA, May 15, 2024 (BSS) – Prime Minister’s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman informed that the United States (US) has expressed keenness to expand the existing relations with …
UK’s BII supports MSMEs, women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh with $50m debt commitment to BRAC Bank
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, has announced a loan commitment of $50 million to BRAC Bank, a leading SME bank in …
UK’s BII supports MSMEs, women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh with $50m debt commitment to BRAC Bank
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, has announced a loan commitment of $50 million to BRAC Bank, a leading SME bank in …
Bangladesh seeks investors to build Naf Tourism Park in Cox’s Bazar
The park will be built on Jaliar Island, which offers stunning hill views on both the Bangladesh and Myanmar sides, making it an ideal destination for tourism development.
Bangladesh Ship Crew Abducted By Somali Pirates Return Home
Nearly two dozen Bangladeshi cargo ship crew taken hostage by Somali pirates returned home Tuesday to a rapturous welcome from family members after weeks in captivity.
TIB: Green Climate Fund fails to meet good governance standards, depriving countries like Bangladesh
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is prioritizing international organizations over climate-vulnerable countries in granting funds, contradicting its core principles, according to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
Bangladesh exploring ways to combat heat-related risks
With support from UNICEF, Bangladesh’s health authority has launched the National Guidelines on Heat-Related Illnesses. The initiative aims to protect children and vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, from heat-related health risks. UNICEF says the risk of a preterm delivery is 5 percent higher per 1-degrees Celsius increase.