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.

Farrukh Khosru:
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.

A rescue team from the Bangladesh Armed Forces is set to depart for Myanmar on a special flight on Sunday in response to the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Myanmar.
The team will deliver essential medicines, relief materials, rescue, and medical assistance, according to a press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, resulting in the deaths of over 1,600 people.
The Chief Adviser’s office has provided an update on the current market condition, highlighting trends in essential commodities as of today (March 29).
Rice: Prices remain stable, with premium varieties of Miniket continuing to stay elevated, while affordable options hold firm. The supply of rice is sufficient to meet demand.
Chicken: Wholesale prices for broiler chickens remain high, with retail prices seeing a rise due to the diversion of regional sup...