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'Bangladesh has emerged as a key learning hub for regional climate resilience'

Says ICIMOD DDG Izabella Koziell marking World Environment Day

9h ago

Fund crunch hits Rohingyas hard

A humanitarian crisis in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps is brewing in the face of funding shortage for the refugees and more arrivals from the conflict-ridden Rakhine state of Myanmar.

1d ago

Japan eyes Bangladesh as key investment hub

Emerging from the initial uncertainty following last year’s political transition, Japan has re-engaged with Bangladesh in a robust way, which was reflected during Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ recent visit to Tokyo, according to foreign-policy and trade analysts.

5d ago

Govt to seek $1b budget support from Japan

Prof Yunus will visit Tokyo from May 28-31. The two countries will also sign at least seven memoranda of understanding.

1w ago

Yunus to visit UK on June 9

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is set to visit the UK on June 9-13 and will likely hold meetings with King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

2w ago

Migrants in Malaysia: Worker faces deportation after speaking up

Nearly 200 workers then began a strike on Friday, he said, requesting not to be named for fear of backlash.

2w ago

‘Contact me if you face any trouble’

Asif Nazrul, adviser for law and expatriates’ welfare ministries, has given his contact information to some Bangladeshis working in Malaysia, urging them to contact him if they face any trouble.

3w ago

Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia: Dhaka’s uphill battle to break syndicate chains

Now, as Malaysia prepares to begin fresh labour recruitments, opening the market to Bangladeshis and ensuring migrants' rights will figure high in the upcoming meetings.

3w ago
June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

'Bangladesh has emerged as a key learning hub for regional climate resilience'

Says ICIMOD DDG Izabella Koziell marking World Environment Day

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Fund crunch hits Rohingyas hard

A humanitarian crisis in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps is brewing in the face of funding shortage for the refugees and more arrivals from the conflict-ridden Rakhine state of Myanmar.

June 1, 2025
June 1, 2025

Japan eyes Bangladesh as key investment hub

Emerging from the initial uncertainty following last year’s political transition, Japan has re-engaged with Bangladesh in a robust way, which was reflected during Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ recent visit to Tokyo, according to foreign-policy and trade analysts.

May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025

Govt to seek $1b budget support from Japan

Prof Yunus will visit Tokyo from May 28-31. The two countries will also sign at least seven memoranda of understanding.

May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025

Yunus to visit UK on June 9

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is set to visit the UK on June 9-13 and will likely hold meetings with King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

May 18, 2025
May 18, 2025

Migrants in Malaysia: Worker faces deportation after speaking up

Nearly 200 workers then began a strike on Friday, he said, requesting not to be named for fear of backlash.

May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025

‘Contact me if you face any trouble’

Asif Nazrul, adviser for law and expatriates’ welfare ministries, has given his contact information to some Bangladeshis working in Malaysia, urging them to contact him if they face any trouble.

May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025

Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia: Dhaka’s uphill battle to break syndicate chains

Now, as Malaysia prepares to begin fresh labour recruitments, opening the market to Bangladeshis and ensuring migrants' rights will figure high in the upcoming meetings.

May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025

UN experts concerned over journo arrests

Three UN independent experts have written a letter to Bangladesh expressing serious concerns about reports that more than 140 journalists, including journalist couple Farzana Rupa and Shakil Ahmed, have been accused of murder of protestors during the July uprising.

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025

Dhaka in touch with Naypyidaw, Arakan Army

Bangladesh is in contact with the Myanmar junta government in Naypyidaw and Arakan Army in Rakhine state on the issue of stability, humanitarian aid, and Rohingya repatriation, National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman said yesterday.