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IMF Loan Negotiations to Conclude by February, Says Finance Minister

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DHAKA, Nov 15 (BDReports24) — Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced on Sunday that ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding a fresh loan package are expected to wrup by February.

The finance minister made the disclosure while formally inaugurating the country's maiden international debt management conference in the coastal resort city of Cox's Bazar in the morning. He emphasized that the government is engaged in constructive dialogues with the global lender to finalize the terms and secure the necessary financial support to bolster economic stability.

ILO supports first-ever competency-based skills dev for Rohingyas

The International Labour Organisation (ILO), together with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), have created and operationalized the first-ever competency-based skills development framework for the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh to equip them with employability skills that would enable them to get decent work should they return to Myanmar, or resettle in other countries.

Competency-based training (CBT) is a structu...

WHO representative’s impactful visit to Cox’s Bazar

Dr Jamsheed Mohamed, WHO Representative a.i. to Bangladesh, visited the WHO Emergency sub-office in Cox’s Bazar from December 8th to 10th, 2024. During his visit, he toured key camp areas, met with the Civil Surgeon, received briefings from WHO team leads, and participated in the Healthy and Respectful Workplace celebrations. The visit aimed to strengthen health initiatives and foster collaboration.

Dr Jamsheed made a courtesy visit to the Civil Surgeon, who, whi...

Shakil begins ‘Sea to Summit’ expedition

To raise awareness about plastic pollution and promote sustainable environmental solutions, UNDP Youth Advocate and mountaineer Ikramul Hasan Shakil started his journey on foot from Inani Beach, Cox’s Bazar, to Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak on 25 February 2025.

A flag-off ceremony was held to mark the official start of the expedition, attended by UNDP Resident Representative Stefan Liller and other dignitaries.

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