World Renew, the global relief and development agency of the Christian Reformed Church, has been awarded a five-year grant of $7,886,330 CAD from Global Affairs Canada. This funding, supplemented by a CAD 417,708 contribution from World Renew’s church and household donors, brings the total project fund to $8.3 million. The initiative will focus on supporting vulnerable youth in Bangladesh’s Dinajpur and Netrokona districts, the organisation announced on 12 March.
Global Affairs Canada funds $8.3m for Bangladesh youths
Bangladesh-NER trade set for growth with connectivity upgrades
The economic relationship between Bangladesh and India’s North-East Region (NER) is set to expand as both regions explore avenues for stronger trade integration through improved connectivity, policy reforms, and cross-border investments. A recent survey of Bangladeshi and Japanese firms highlights both challenges and opportunities in boosting trade, revealing key areas for collaboration between governments and the private sector.Farrukh Khosru:
Bangladesh Centre for Republicans (BCR) launched officially
A newly established organisation, the Bangladesh Centre for Republicans (BCR), has officially commenced its activities with an aim at strengthening US-Bangladesh relations and fostering a more cordial partnership between the two nations.
The inaugural ceremony took place on Thursday (29th March) at McLaren’s on Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue in the capital. The event was presided over by the organisation’s Convener, Professor Lieutenant Colonel Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah, BNCC, and was a...
WB approves $200m to help modernise social protection system
The World Bank's (WB) Board of Executive Directors on Wednesday approved $200 million to expand coverage and strengthen delivery of the national social protection system to benefit more than 3 million poor people in Bangladesh.
US small business optimism index drops to 100.7 in Feb
US’ Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.1 points in February to 100.7, marking the fourth consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98 and is 4.4 points below its most recent peak of 105.1 in December, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The unc...Insights
- US' NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 2.1 points to 100.7 in February, with economic outlook concerns rising and uncertainty reaching 104.
- Labour quality surpassed inflation as the top issue, with 38 per cent reporting unfilled job openings.
- Net 32 per cent raised prices, while profit trends remained weak.
- Loan accessibility improved slightly, but uncertainty and inflation pressures persist.
GAU, UNDP to transform fish waste into resources
Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed an agreement on 16 March 2025 at the university’s Academic Council conference room to develop and implement an effective method for transforming fish waste into resources.
The initiative is part of under UNDP’s Local Government Initiative on Climate Change (LoGIC) project, aimed at promoting sustainable, innovat...
