This week is another active one with severe weather in Europe causing numerous tornadoes in France and a cyclone in Bangladesh. Once again stick around to the end of the article to see something good!
Nasrul calls for support with finance, technology in renewable energy sector
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Thursday called upon development partners to invest in the renewable energy sector to help Bangladesh overcome the ongoing crisis …
Bangladeshi banks asked to stop ACU transactions with Sri Lanka
The Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh, has instructed banks in the country to refrain from transactions with Sri Lanka through the ACU system, foreign media reported …
‘Fruitful discussion’: Bangladesh explains forex reserve calculation to IMF as talks enter second day
Bangladesh Bank explained the method of calculating the country’s foreign exchange reserves to the International Monetary Fund after the IMF questioned the calculation that makes the number appear …
Death toll from Cyclone Sitrang rises to 35 in Bangladesh
The death toll from Cyclone Sitrang that swept Bangladesh on Tuesday has risen to 35, causing huge damage across the country and forcing around 10 million people to shift to safer areas, officials …
ADB approves USD 250 mln for climate mitigation in coastal towns of Bangladesh
Asian Development Bank ADB has approved USD 250 million as finance to strengthen climate and disaster resilience in 22 coastal towns in Bangladesh …
Cyclone lashes Bangladesh, killing 15, causing power cuts
People wade through a flooded street amid continuous rain before the Cyclone Sitrang hits the country in Dhaka, Bangladesh4, 2022. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain …
Bangladesh official sounds sanguine as IMF begins talks on loans from new programmes
The International Monetary Fund has begun formal discussions with Bangladesh on economic and financial reforms and policies, with an eye to a future lending programme and access to a new longer-term …
Bangladesh’s situation much better than Sri Lanka: Chinese envoy
Bangladesh’s economic situation is much better than Sri Lanka’s, says Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming. Ambassador Li was speaking at the latest installment of “DCAB Talk”, at Jatiya Press …
Bangladesh’s situation much better than Sri Lanka: Chinese envoy
Bangladesh’s economic situation is much better than Sri Lanka’s, says Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming. Ambassador Li was speaking at the latest installment of “DCAB Talk”, at Jatiya Press …