“Who is responsible for looking after these? Where will we go? If concerned ministers, including finance and commerce ministers, do not look after these, Chunnu said Bangladesh Bank has remained …
How is Myanmar’s civil war impacting Bangladesh?
Neighboring Bangladesh may soon need to reach out to rebels on security and refugee issues.Fighting between Myanmar’s junta and the Arakan Army rebel group in western Myanmar’s Rakhine state has …
Turkey takes measures as trade with Bangladesh far from potential
Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Ramis Sen on Thursday said that the bilateral trade was over $1.1 billion in 2023 which was “far from reflecting our potential”. He also highlighted the measures …
There is no alternative to tightening financial regulation
The latest annual report of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) is a stark reminder of how the country’s financial sector continues to languish in disarray, despite frequent calls over …
Nepal and Bangladesh near electricity trade deal: Last seven days in Nepal
Nepal Electricity Authority head Kul Man Ghising is on his Bangladesh visit as Nepal and Bangladesh are expected to finalise an electricity trade between the two countries. Nepal’s special court has …
Bangladesh against war but will defend sovereignty, PM says
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated Bangladesh’s stance not to engage in war with anyone but said would boost its defences aiming to protect independence and sovereignty. “We will not …
European Commission pledges enhanced cooperation with Bangladesh
Congratulating Sheikh Hasina on her recent re-appointment as prime minister of Bangladesh, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she looks forward to continue working with her …
‘India Out’ Campaign Gains Traction in Bangladesh
“Although Bangladesh only constitutes around 3.5% of the Indian exports market, a sustained boycott of Indian tourism, cultural imports [such as Bollywood movies] and consumer products can be …
Bangladesh Could See $500 Million From Online Marketplace, Says BGMEA President
And Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) president Faruque Hassan said that virtual marketplaces will be the key to that growth. Hassan addressed stakeholders in the …
Foreign Minister highlights Bangladesh’s goal to have Bangla as an official UN language
Dhaka, Feb. 21 — In a heartfelt tribute to the heroes of the 1952 Language Movement, Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday articulated Bangladesh’s aspiration to accord Bangla the status of …