In late November, the Council of Advisers, chaired by Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, approved the draft Foreign Donations (Voluntary Activities) Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, a major step forward in streamlining foreign donation processes, NGO registration, and fund release in Bangladesh.
This landmark reform was driven by the long-standing civil society advocacy and a series of policy dialogues held both at the divisional and national levels under the Institutional Strengthening for Promoting Accelerated Transformation (ISPAT) Project, led...
DWEAB condemns Mohammadpur Killing
The brutal murder of Laila Afroza (48) and her daughter Nafisa Nawal Binte Aziz (15) in the capital’s Mohammadpur area has sparked widespread shock and outrage across the country.
According to police, domestic worker Ayesha Akhter attempted to flee with gold ornaments and valuables from the house when the homeowner confronted her. A scuffle ensued, during which Ayesha allegedly attacked and killed both mother and daughter with a knife.
Police...
Open Call- WOW Bangladesh Chapters 2026
The British Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from institutions, organisations, and registered groups of artists and cultural practitioners based in the cities of Chattogram, Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Sylhet to host, curate, produce, and present a day-long WOW Bangladesh Chapter event between 1 January to 30 August 2026.
EOI submission deadline: 16 November 2025 (23:59...Grants of up to £23,000 in equivalent local currency are available. The open call for EOIs is now open.
Orientation on adolescent, youth friendly healthcare services at Bandarban
A 3-day orientation session on adolescent and youth-friendly healthcare services was completed at the Mother and Child Welfare Center in Bandarban on the initiative of Our Lives, Our Health, Our Futures (OLHF) project. The session started at 10 am on May 17, 2022 and ended on May 19. The Orientation Session was attended by 43 participants including Medical Officers, Sub-Assistant Community Medical Officers of Health and Family Planning Departments of District & Upazila Level, and Family Planning Officers of Bandarban Sadar, Rowangchhari, Thanchi Upazila.
Resilience of slum dwellers to face climate change
Habitat for Humanity Bangladesh and Caritas Bangladesh jointly organized an inception meeting of the project “Empowering Vulnerable for four slums by building every day and disaster risk” at MAWTS Auditorium, Pallabi, Mirpur in the city on Thursday. The objective of the Inception Meeting was to share the project information with stakeholders and collect valuable suggestions and recommendations for better implementation. . The project will be implemented in four slums under Dhaka North City Corporation and Khulna City Corporation 
500 drinking water fountains with public toilets in city
Mohammad Sayeed Khokon, Honorable Mayor, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) announced that 500 drinking water fountains to be set up in important places of the city along with modern public toilets. He said this while inaugurating two more public toilets in Osmani Uddyan. WaterAid Bangladesh and H&M Foundation in association with Dhaka South City Corporation has launched these public toilets yesterday. Mr. Johan Frisell, Ambassador, Embassy of Sweden and Dr Md Khairul Islam, Country Director, WaterAid Bangladesh were also present in the inauguration ceremony.
This visually stunning, female and disabled friendly public toilet at this historically significant location of the city are expected to offer visitors with comfort and convenience. These modern
