The COP29 climate conference commenced in Baku, Azerbaijan, with representatives from over 200 countries, including Bangladesh, seeking critical climate financing commitments from developed nations.
Bangladesh receives $655m in remittances in 9 days
According to Bangladesh Bank (BB) data released on Sunday, private banks managed the highest share, facilitating $421.94 million in remittances while specialised banks contributed $31.56 million and …
Bangladesh fast tracks payment to Adani Power after supply cut
Bangladesh is accelerating payment of more than $800 million it owes Adani Power ahead of a Nov. 7 deadline set by the Indian company, which has cut electricity exports to Bangladesh by more than half …
Finance adviser pledges support for Shaheed families
Finance Adviser Dr Saleh Uddin Ahmed today (12 November … and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across Bangladesh.
India out to India in: Will its economy take Bangladesh the Maldives way?
Bangladesh, which has been facing economic crisis following a slew of unfavourable events over the past few months, may likely need India’s assistance in managing its financial condition as its battling high inflation,
Bangladesh unrest: Islamists hold rally demanding strong punishment for Hindu boy accused of blasphemy (WATCH)
A group of Islamists held a rally in Bangladesh’s Bagherpara on Monday and demanded strong punishment for a Hindu student accused of ‘insulting Prophet Muhammad’. Holding placards in hands and raising slogans,
Climate debt is an unfair burden for Bangladesh
This debt has reportedly accumulated because Bangladesh has funded projects to address the impacts of climate change. In 2009, the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund (BCCTF) was created to support …
SC order on appointing receiver to manage Beximco’s firms tomorrow
from different banks and bring the money back to Bangladesh from abroad and issued a rule to this effect. According to Investopedia, a receiver is a person appointed as custodian of a person or entity …
Bangladesh’s Professor Yunus urges Singapore to help recover laundered funds and cut migration costs
Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to Bangladesh’s Interim Government, called on Singapore to assist in recovering billions of dollars laundered from Bangladesh and to work together on reducing …
Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election
Tens of thousands of activists of a leading political party in Bangladesh rallied in the nation’s capital on Friday, calling for a new election and quick reforms. The country is under an interim …