The Bangladesh government and the World Bank have penned a $2.25 billion worth loan agreement, comprising five projects to develop various sectors, including regional trade and connectivity, disaster …
Bangladesh: End Crackdown Against Journalists and Critics
The increasing attacks in Bangladesh on journalists and others exercising their right to freely criticize government policies, and practices, is alarming, eight independent organizations said today on …
Key operators escaped to Bangladesh
Investigation in the crypto currency racket busted in Kolkata by Surat cybercrime sleuths revealed that the key operators have escaped to Bangladesh.
Hajj pilgrims can take $1200 with them: Bangladesh Bank
A hajj pilgrim can carry $1200 or equivalent amount in foreign currency for their entire trip to Saudi Arabia, the Bank has …
PM offers SEZ for US businessmen, wants larger investment in Bangladesh
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US calls election an internal affair of Bangladesh
The US does not want to comment on Bangladesh’s forthcoming national election, noting that it is an internal, domestic election. ‘I don’t have anything …
328 people killed in Bangladesh road crashes during Eid festival rush
As many as 328 people were killed and 565 others injured in 304 road accidents within 15 days, from April 15 to April 29, during the Muslim Eid al-Fitr festival rush in Bangladesh, said a report …
Bangladesh can achieve its growth aspirations with right set of policies, timely action: WB President
As a long-standing partner, World Bank Group President David Malpass has said that they will support Bangladesh as it navigates a challenging global environment on its way to reaching …
Many countries can learn from Bangladesh’s innovative approaches: WB president
As a long-standing partner, World Bank Group President David Malpass has said that they will support Bangladesh as it navigates a challenging global environment on its way to reaching …
Bangladesh signs $2.25 billion loan deal with World Bank for 5 development projects
The World Bank and Bangladesh have signed a $2.25 billion loan deal for five development projects that cover regional trade and connectivity, disaster preparedness and environmental management., state …