Commonwealth nations mourn late Queen Elizabeth II
Commonwealth leaders have paid tribute to the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, whilst they mourn her recent passing after 70 year of reign as Head of the family of…
BANGLADESH ECONOMY SHOWS RESILIENCE AMID GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY
Bangladesh has made a strong economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, but growth faces new headwinds as global commodity prices increase amid the uncertainty created by the war in Ukraine,…
NATIONAL DAY – BANGLADESH
Independence Day in Bangladesh is celebrated every year on March 26th. On that date in 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared the country’s independence from Pakistan, which were known at the…
SUSTAINABLE PLASTIC MANAGEMENT KEY FOR GREEN GROWTH IN BANGLADESH
Sustainable management of plastic will be crucial for Bangladesh to tackle the increasing plastic pollution and ensure green growth, according to a World Bank Report. The ‘Towards a Multisectoral Action…
BANGLADESH – CLIMATE CHANGE IS AFFECTING HEALTH
In Bangladesh, climate change is leading to an increase in the spread of infectious diseases and affecting the mental health of people, says a new World Bank Report. The Climate Afflictions…
BETTER TARGETING CAN SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE POVERTY IN BANGLADESH
Social Protection Programmes remain central to Bangladesh’s sustainable development policy and are progressively benefitting the poorer households. By improving targeting of the social protection programmes, the country can further reduce…
FINANCE BOOST FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN BANGLADESH
The World Bank has approved a $191 million credit to Bangladesh to help the country strengthen the higher education sector and respond better to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Higher Education Acceleration…