Bangladesh was heavily funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Numerous organizations in the country relied on this financial assistance, employing thousands of doctors,
Bangladesh must seize opportunities for growth through strategic reforms: Task force report
The use of digital and AI technologies, along with the establishment of institutions promoting excellence and regulatory reform, will enhance Bangladesh’s competitive position globally, says the repor …
Switzerland to wrap up development programs in Bangladesh, 2 other countries by 2028
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will phase out its bilateral development programmes in Bangladesh, Albania and Zambia by the end of 2028. This decision was based on the actual …
Top US businessman wants to invest in Bangladesh
Top US businessman Gentry Beach expressed his interest to invest in Bangladesh during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday in Dhaka.
Bangladesh government forms a committee to look into player payment issue at BPL
The Bangladesh government has formed a fact-finding committee to look into the BPL’s non-payment of players during the 2024-25 season. The country’s sports ministry made the announcement on Thursday, …
Bangladesh’s Yunus meets George Soros’ son as US suspends funding: Here’s what they discussed
In meeting with Alex Soros, Muhammad Yunus discussed rebuilding the economy of Bangladesh and carrying out some economic reforms.
Japan pledges to continue development cooperation with Bangladesh
Japan pledged to continue its trade and development cooperation with Bangladesh and support the Interim Government of Professor Muhammad Yunus in its efforts to key transitions on Thursday.
Trump’s family business partner wants to invest in Bangladesh
Gentry Beach, the head of a visiting delegation of US billionaire investors, wants to invest in mineral and gas exploration …
Muhammad Yunus meets George Soros’s son after Trump stops funding for Bangladesh
After Trump administration halted funding to Bangladesh, Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus met Alex Soros, George Soros’s son, who pledged support for the South Asian country.
Why investing in people is the ultimate saviour for Bangladesh
From parents to teachers to policymakers to industry professionals – nobody is happy with the quality of public education. Yet, this has continued for decades. The majority of parents find no …