Looking back on our achievements after 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence, we can say that the country has reached a satisfactory level in overall development indicators. But the main goal will be …
Isn’t it time we stopped running after the GSP?
I am not ruling out the possibility of Bangladesh being granted a place in the GSP+. I would rather argue that we need to also prepare for a time when we can stand on our own two feet as far as …
‘They beat me with sticks’: Bangladesh opposition reels under crackdown as thousands arrested
Police accused of shooting at activists and leaders of growing street protests against Sheikh Hasina’s draconian government …
Seminar on Bangladesh’s development agenda held at PMO
A seminar on Bangladesh’s development agenda and its challenges was held yesterday at the Karobi hall of the Prime Minister’s Office.
World Bank a key partner of Bangladesh’s economic growth: Finance minister
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Sunday praised the World Bank for its continued support towards Bangladesh’s development. He said Bangladesh’s growth has increased by 74 times since 1972, and …
‘Türkiye, Bangladesh determined to boost trade, cultural ties at optimum level’
Turan, who has completed his three-year tenure as Türkiye’s envoy in Bangladesh and is likely to be replaced soon, noted that Bangladesh’s role is ‘instrumental’ for peace and stability in the South A …
Power transmission to Bangladesh: India, Nepal govt officials to meet next month
Power ministry officials of India and Nepal are likely to meet next month in New Delhi, where they may discuss the issue of a formal agreement for transporting electricity from the Himalayan nation to …
FBCCI to host Bangladesh Business Summit 2023 from 11 to 13 March
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) will host the Bangladesh Business Summit 2023 in March on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The Summit, scheduled for March …
WB keen to help Bangladesh in its transition
The World Bank has given the highest priority to helping Bangladesh reach the upper middle-income status by 2031 in its new country partnership framework (CPF), said the lender’s managing director of …
Finance minister urges WB to extend more support in mega projects
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today urged the World Bank to extend more support in mega projects of Bangladesh and also to make capital Dhaka more livable to make memorable the 50 year …