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UN chief Guterres bids farewell

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...

CPD proposes Tk4 lakh tax-free income cap for FY2025-26

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.

Diplomatic pressures and Bangladesh’s military

Mujtoba Ahmed Murshed:

[caption id="attachment_26492" align="alignleft" width="175"] 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.

Fahmida warns of debt risks post-LDC graduation

Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has warned that Bangladesh will face increased costs for foreign loans following its graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category.

She made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a shadow parliamentary debate competition on the challenges of LDC graduation, organised by Debate for Democracy at the Bangla...

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