If anyone delves deep into the historical legacies of Bangladesh, then it can be explicitly seen that the Bengalis carry legacies of being boat-makers, traders, seafarers and these are etched deep …
India wants to finance Bangladesh’s Teesta project: foreign minister
India has expressed interest to finance Bangladesh’s Teesta project, foreign minister Hasan Mahmud said on Thursday.
India offers support for Teesta river reservoir in Bangladesh amid bilateral talks
Asked whether the Bangladesh premier would go first to New Delhi since Hasina was also supposed to visit China, Foreign Minister Hassan Mahmud said the proximity of New Delhi was closer than Beijing a …
Neighbourhood First Policy: Kwatra visits Bangladesh; Focus on Trade and Investment, connectivity and defence
In a significant diplomatic move, India’s Foreign Secretary, Vinay Kwatra, embarked on an official visit to Bangladesh from May 8-9, 2024. This marked the first official visit to Bangladesh following …
Combat trainer jet of Bangladesh Air Force crashes in river; two pilots rescued
A combat trainer jet of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed in a river in the port city of Chattogram on Thursday and the two pilots who parachuted were rescued, the state media reported. “A YAK 130 training fighter of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed at Patenga in Chattogram due to mechanical
Bangladeshi entrepreneurs participate in growth strategy program in London
Seven members of the Entrepreneurs Organisation (EO) of the Bangladesh Chapter have taken part in a week-long enriching and transformative executive programme on Growth Strategy organized by the …
Bangladesh received investment proposals worth Tk33,806C in Q1
This surge in investment interest was revealed in a press release by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority. Breaking it down, the proposals comprised Tk17,636.9 crore from local investors …
DORP, Helvetas Bangladesh to combat climate challenges, enhance livelihoods in Bagerhat
DORP and Helvetas Bangladesh showcased ongoing initiatives aimed at improving water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure in the region. These initiatives are crucial for enhancing the resilience of …
Bangladesh gets draft approval for IMF payout of almost $1.2B
The IMF expects Bangladesh’s economy to grow by an inflation-adjusted 5.4 percent in the 2024 financial year — down slightly from six percent last year — before rebounding in 2025. The Fund forecasts …
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh need secure shelters, IOM head says
Rohingya refugees living in squalid camps in Bangladesh are in dire need of safer and more secure shelters, a senior United Nations official said on Wednesday in Dhaka. “People are living in shelters where they can’t properly lock their doors,