Global lenders issue joint statement at COP27

Multilateral development banks (MDBs), which together provided record levels of dedicated finance in 2021 to support the green transition, have issued a forward-looking joint statement at the COP27 global climate summit in Sharm el Sheikh. Despite today’s challenging environment, the MDBs affirmed their commitment to expand their support to countries seeking finance to mitigate climate change and […]

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Coca-Cola and PepsiCo ranked as Bangladesh’s leading plastic polluters

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have been ranked as the Bangladesh’s leading plastic polluters for the fifth consecutive year. The rankings, were released on Oct. 17, 2022 by “Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO)”, a local movement to demand massive reductions in single-use plastics and to push for lasting solutions to the plastic pollution crisis.ESDO came up […]

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UNICEF partners with the Bangladesh garment industry to support mothers at work

  Under the UNICEF-led Mothers@Work initiative, UNICEF and the Bangladesh Garments’ Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) will support factories to provide breastfeeding spaces and breaks, childcare facilities, paid maternity leave, cash benefits, health care, employment protection and a safe work environment for working mothers and pregnant […]

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World Bank Vice President Visits Bangladesh, Reiterates Continued Support

The World Bank’s new Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, concluded his first visit to Bangladesh today and reaffirmed the World Bank’s continued support for the country’s green, resilient, and inclusive growth.   “Bangladesh is a development success story in South Asia, and the World Bank is proud of being a partner in the country’s […]

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Deutsche Bank to open representative office in Bangladesh

Deutsche Bank is expanding its global network with the launch of its first representative office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. With this new market entry, Deutsche Bank’s regional footprint in Asia Pacific will soon span 15 diverse markets. Responding to strong client demand for trade finance support in this fast-growing country, Deutsche Bank will commence operations in […]

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Bangladesh appoints new ambassador to China

“The Government has decided to appoint Ambassador Mr. Md. Jashim Uddin as the next Ambassador of Bangladesh to China. He’ll be replacing Ambassador Mahbub Uz Zaman in this capacity. A career diplomat, Ambassador Mr. Md. Jashim Uddin belongs to 13th batch of the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) – Foreign Affairs cadre. Currently he is serving […]

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