UN figures show number of those attempting to escape horrendous conditions in refugee camps increased from 700 in 2021 to over 3,500 in 2022 …
Bangladesh: HRW Reports Police Oppression Against Rohingya Refugees
Another wave of oppression has befallen the Rohingya people as refugees face violence, corruption, and persecution at the hands of Bangladesh’s Armed Police Battalion (APBn), according to a Human …
EuroCham to boost business ties with Bangladesh
Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley today said the time has come for moving ahead with a European Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) …
EuroCham to boost business ties with Bangladesh
Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley today said the time has come for moving ahead with a European Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) …
Ambassador Whiteley: EuroCham to boost business ties with Bangladesh; facilitate transition to GSP+
Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley on Wednesday said time has come for moving ahead with a European Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham …
Sea ‘a graveyard’ as number of Rohingya fleeing Bangladesh by boat soars 360%
UN reveals that 3,500 refugees risked their lives last year to escape horrendous conditions in Bangladesh camps for safety in Malaysia or Indonesia
Bangladesh’s economy to reach $1 trillion by 2040: Planning ministry
The size of Bangladesh’s economy will be $1 trillion by 2040, if the current consecutive growth of over 6% continues while it will be achieved by 2030 if the growth goes over 8%, said an official document of the planning ministry.
IMF loan to Bangladesh has no conditions attached, says PM Hasina – UNB News
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) $4.5 billion loan to Bangladesh has no conditions attached, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told Parliament on Wednesday, according to UNB News. In November, the …
Bangladesh raises gas prices for commercial users to unlock IMF funding
Merely a couple of days after increasing electricity prices, the Bangladeshi government Wednesday hiked gas prices for commercial users in an apparent bid to unlock funding from the IMF or the International Monetary Fund.
EU keen to send observers for upcoming general election in Bangladesh: Envoy
EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley on Wednesday said the European Union is very interested in sending polls observers to Bangladesh during the next general election. He also appreciated the positive attitude by the Bangladesh authorities about welcoming foreign observers.