Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal rescinded his surprise retirement today in a surprising move. After meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this afternoon, he decided to revoke his retirement plan. Tamim was joined to the Premier’s official Ganabhaban mansion...

Tamim Iqbal, one of the country’s most decorated batsmen and widely regarded as the best opening ever created, announced his retirement from international cricket today. Tamim broke down in tears during a hurriedly planned press conference...

Four additional products have been designated as Geographical Indicator (GI) products: Bogura yogurt, Tulsimala rice from Sherpur, and Ashwina and Langra mangoes from Chapainawabganj. Md Jellur Rahman, Deputy Register (Deputy Secretary) of the Department of Patents,...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to strengthen cooperation in the development of the ecosystem for the issuance of thematic bonds...

Amina J Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, paid an official visit to Mongla in Bagerhat district yesterday to see how the UN is collaborating with...

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has stated that his country is eager to provide complete assistance in Bangladesh’s continuous growth and advancement. “Saudi Arabia is always keen to provide all-out...

Bangladesh was elected to the Executive Council of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) for the term 2023-25, garnering the most votes. According to a communication received here, the election took place today at the UNESCO Headquarters...

On Monday, the Bangladesh High Commission in London held a briefing session in the Mission’s Bangabandhu Lounge for Bangladeshi employees who were hired for the first time under the UK’s Seasonal Agricultural employees Scheme. According to...

Under the ‘Development Policy Loan for Strengthening Public Financial Management’, Japan will provide 30 billion Japanese Yen (equivalent to US$225 Million) as budget support to Bangladesh. To this end, an “Exchange of Notes” and a “Loan...

Bangladesh and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), or the French Development Agency, have signed credit facility agreements (CFA) totaling EUR 277 million (roughly USD 303 million) for three critical development projects. Sharifa Khan, secretary to...