Sweden

Ulf Kristersson, the prime minister of Sweden, denounced on Saturday the threat made by US President Donald Trump to impose heavy tariffs on European countries if they refused to allow him to purchase Greenland....Read More

The Government of Bangladesh, the Embassy of Ukraine, the Embassy of Sweden, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on 3 December held a handover ceremony for 3,000 metric tonnes of sunflower oil contributed through...

GPS interference affecting aviation over the Baltic Sea region has risen sharply since 2023 and now occurs almost daily, Sweden’s Transport Agency said on Thursday, pointing the finger at Russia. The number of interference incidents with...

The Governments of Bangladesh and Sweden today signed a grant agreement to support a new project aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity for natural resource management and enhancing climate resilience. Under the agreement, Sweden will provide...

Ahead of World Refugee Day (June 20), Sweden has announced an additional contribution of USD 2.1 million (equivalent to Tk 25.7 crore) to support life-saving initiatives and promote green energy solutions for Rohingya refugees in the...

A court in Sweden is scheduled to deliver its verdict on Tuesday in the country’s most significant environmental crime trial, involving a self-proclaimed “Queen of Trash” and four co-defendants accused of illegally dumping toxic waste. The...

Bangladesh and Sweden have affirmed their mutual interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation across areas of shared concern, encompassing regional stability and the protracted Rohingya crisis. This reaffirmation occurred during a courtesy visit by Bangladesh’s newly appointed...

With 37 national contestants, Eurovision is the largest talent event in the world. However, Sweden consistently seems to control the debate and the podium of the victors. Anything might happen in the month leading up to...

In a significant stride towards bolstering biodiversity conservation, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) has pledged its support to Bangladesh for establishing a crucial wildlife trust fund.  This commitment, along with broader support for the...

On April 17, 2025, Sweden announced a significant increase in its humanitarian aid to Bangladesh, allocating $12.7 million (approximately BDT 155.4 crore) to support over one million Rohingya refugees and the host communities in Cox’s Bazar....