Bangladesh

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will give decision on providing the next two tranches of its US$4.7 billion loan package for Bangladesh amounting to $1.3 billion tomorrow.  “A series of meetings were held in Washington between...

Banks are permitted to transmit up to $15,000 for treatment overseas thanks to Bangladesh Bank (BB). According to a BB circular released today, the money can be transferred in foreign currencies either directly to the hospital...

Bangladesh and Japan will hold their sixth Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) in Tokyo on Thursday to bolster bilateral relations and strategic partnership ahead of Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus’s upcoming official visit to Japan. Foreign Ministry’s...

Today, Lieutenant General (Retd) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, the Home Affairs Adviser, reiterated the government’s dedication to providing a safe and secure environment for medical services. “Recent incidents of attacks, vandalism and threats targeting doctors and...

Today, the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) and the government of Bangladesh inked a $280.00 million finance agreement to carry out the “Chattogram Water Supply Improvement Project (CWSIP).” On behalf of their respective parties,...

Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) marked International Nurses Day with a series of engaging events, including a colorful rally, a scientific seminar, and a cultural programme. To acknowledge the nurses’ invaluable contributions, a vibrant rally was held...

Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser, urged doctors today to commit to providing healthcare services to everyone. At the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO) here, he made the call as the main guest at the opening session...

Home Ministry today issued a gazette notification banning all activities of the Awami League, its all front, associate and brotherly organizations.  “Until the trial of the leaders and activists of Bangladesh Awami League and all its...

Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari has called for stronger partnership between Bangladeshi and Nepali businesses to boost cooperation in trade, tourism, energy, and connectivity. He made the call when addressing a programme on “Nepal-Bangladesh Cooperation:...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has sent heartfelt greetings to the Buddhist community in Bangladesh and worldwide on the eve of this year’s Buddha Purnima. “This year’s celebrations have come at a time when the teachings...