“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 […]

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Directors has approved the establishment of an Interim Operational Hub* (the Hub), the Bank’s first overseas office. Starting with 57 founding members in 2016, AIIB now has a total of 105 members. It has developed a portfolio of 181 projects in 33 member countries with a total […]

The new hospital will strengthen specialized health services, improving the lives and wellbeing of people living in the Ukhiya area, in Cox’s Bazar District. Ukhiya, Bangladesh. Dr. Md. Enamur Rahman MP, Honourable State Minister of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR), inaugurated yesterday the Ukhiya Specialized Hospital. The hospital, which was constructed and equipped by UNHCR, […]

Today the Embassy of China in Bangladesh, on behalf of the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC), donated USD 200,000 to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) to assist those affected by recen H.E. Li Jiming, Ambassador of China to Bangladesh, handed over donation to BDRCS chairman Major General (Rtd.) ATM Abdul Wahab in the […]

The World Bank has appointed Martin Raiser, an economist and development expert with almost two decades of experience at the World Bank Group, as its new Vice President for the South Asia Region. As the regional Vice President for South Asia, Mr. Raiser will manage Bank relations with Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and […]