United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres concluded his Ramadan solidarity visit to Bangladesh on Sunday morning, expressing his hope that the country would become one of the most exemplary democracies in the world through ongoing reforms.
Guterres departed from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 9:55 am on Sunday.
Environment, Forests and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan and the Chief Adviser's High Represen...
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has suggested raising the tax-free income threshold to Tk4 lakh in the forthcoming fiscal year's budget, taking the high inflation rate into account.
CPD Executive Director Fahmida Khatun made this remark today (16 March) during an event hosted by the think tank to discuss budget proposals for FY2025- 2026.
Bangladesh to strengthen economic ties with Nigeria
Masudur Rahman, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, has expressed his country’s desire to strengthen economic ties with Nigeria. Speaking while receiving a delegation from the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN), Rahman highlighted the potential for trade and investment between the two countries. “We produce everything in industry, garments, any item textile, any item apparels, fashion products, including knitwear inside woven wear, including winter clothes. “We are world beaters in denim pants, denim pants, gabaddon pants, jeans pants, and they are in high demand globally.”Diplomatic pressures and Bangladesh’s military
[caption id="attachment_26492" align="alignleft" width="175"]Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed:
Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed[/caption] In the aftermath of Bangladesh’s political transition on August 5, last year, international discussions surrounding the country’s governance and military stance have intensified. A recent statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tu...
Switzerland scales back aid in Bangladesh
After more than 50 years of partnership, Switzerland is ending its bilateral development activities in Bangladesh. The decision has been met with dismay by NGOs and experts alike – especially as the country is already taking a hit from the suspension of funding by USAID.
Switzerland has announced plans to cut CHF 431 million ($484.7 million) from its development cooperation budget over the next four years, following a recent parliamentary decision. This includes ending partnerships with Bangladesh, Zambia, and Albania by 2028. Other Western nations, including Sweden, France, and the Netherlands, have also reduced foreign aid. The United States is cutting billions in aid, impacting Bangladesh’s Rohingya r...
Rohingyas await action after high-level UN visit
Despite eight years passing without progress on Rohingya repatriation, hope has been reignited following visits by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, to the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. Meanwhile, conflict continues to rage in Myanmar’s Rakhine State between the military junta and the Arakan Army, with the rebel group claiming control over five cities.
