Bangladesh

The World Bank today announced the approval of $500 million in financing for Bangladesh. This funding aims to bolster public trust in institutions through increased accountability and transparency, and to enhance corporate governance and stability within...

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is rapidly advancing its preparations to ensure the timely holding of the 13th parliamentary elections. Following an initial declaration by Interim Government’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, the EC has...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a US$400 million loan aimed at bolstering Bangladesh’s resilience against climate impacts, reducing emissions in critical sectors, and fostering inclusive development across the nation. This substantial funding will support...

British High Commission in Dhaka celebrated the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III here on Wednesday evening.  The event paid tribute to the King, the UK’s Head of State and the Head of the...

Bangladesh is aiming to export 4,000 metric tonnes of mangoes within the next three months, with 600 tonnes already having reached 25 countries, officials announced today. Mohammad Arifur Rahman, project director of the Agriculture Extension Department’s...

Sydney, Australia – June 17, 2025 – Ten Bangladeshi companies are currently showcasing their products at the three-day ‘Global Sourcing Expo Sydney 2025’, which commenced today at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia. The participation...

The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) today filed a case against former captain of the Bangladesh Cricket Team and former lawmaker, Shakib Al Hasan, along with 14 other individuals, for allegedly manipulating the share market and engaging...

Paulo Fernando Dias Feres, the Ambassador of Brazil to Bangladesh, held a meeting with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today at the BNP chairperson’s office in Gulshan. The meeting commenced at...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today called upon the Special Security Force (SSF) to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, transcending political ideologies, in their duty of protecting state-declared VIPs. Addressing SSF personnel at a ceremony...

Water levels at 28 river stations monitored by the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have shown an increase, while 88 stations recorded a decline. According to a bulletin issued by the FFWC today, among the...