The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Bangladesh authorities have reached a staff-level agreement …
Bangladesh 8th highest remittance recipient globally
With some 21.50 billion U.S. dollars in remittances, Bangladesh again secured eighth place on the list of countries with the most remittance inflows globally, according to the World Migration Report …
Shakib back in Bangladesh squad for last two T20Is
Shakib Al Hasan is back in Bangladesh’s T20I side after almost a year. He has been named in the squad for the final two matches against Zimbabwe in Dhaka. Also returning are Soumya Sarkar and …
Bangladesh seeks preferential trade benefits to British market until 2032
Bangladesh has sought preferential and duty-free quota-free market access for Bangladeshi exportable, including apparels, into the British market until 2032 to support a sustainable transition.
Bangladesh to raise border killing issue during India’s FS visit
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs …
How energy efficient are Dhaka’s buildings?
Residential buildings are the second most energy consuming structures in Bangladesh (after the industry sector), consuming 30.5% energy …
BANCAT: One man’s mission to change cancer care in Bangladesh
After Najmus Ahmed Albab recovered from cancer, he left his business and dedicated all his time and effort to make the struggle of cancer patients a bit easier …
Bangladesh reopens schools as searing temperatures drop
Schools in Bangladesh reopened on Sunday and classes were continuing over the weekend after a searing heatwave a week ago that suspended lessons as the country baked in temperatures that surged to well over 40 degrees Centigrade.
IOM DG on climate migration: Understanding what’s happening in Bangladesh requires analysis, research
“So understanding what’s happening in Bangladesh will require much more analysis and research,” she said in a group interview with five journalists representing local and international media outlets including UNB while responding to a question on …
Beyond Dollar: Bangladesh to seek over 36b yuan in Chinese loans
Bangladesh is going to seek more than 36 billion yuan, equivalent to $5 billion, as soft loans from China to reduce pressure on its dollar reserves.