Telenor Asia has recently conducted a study involving 8,000 mobile internet users across eight markets (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) in South and Southeast Asia on the occasion of Telenor’s 25th anniversary in Asia. The first part of the study titled “Digital Lives Decoded” focuses on life and revealed 5 key trends […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

“The new Ambassador of Iran Mr. Mansour Chavoshi paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Md. Shahriar Alam, MP on 04 September 2022. The State Minister welcomed the  new Ambassador of Iran and congratulated him on his appointment as Ambassador of Iran to Bangladesh. He mentioned that all possible support will be […]

At the invitation of the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay a State Visit to New Delhi, India from 5 to 8 September 2022. Hon’ble Prime Minister would lead a high level delegation which includes a number of Ministers, Advisers, Secretaries and senior officials of the government. […]

by Naim-Ul-Karim DHAKA, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — In an apparent bid to ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves and end volatility in the forex market, the central bank of Bangladesh has ordered the selling of extra U.S. dollars in the possession of individuals by the end of this month, an official said on Thursday. Legal […]

The World Bank launched a youth competition, inviting solutions for climate-smart growth as Bangladesh and the World Bank commemorate 50 years of partnership. The contest is open to all undergraduate and graduate students of Bangladesh.  The youth competition titled “IdeaBuzz Championship” asks willing participants to share innovative solutions on how Bangladesh can achieve climate-smart growth […]