Fifty-five out of 59 USAID-funded projects in Bangladesh were shut down following a "stop-work" order issued by the Trump administration in January this year, said a platform of development professionals, who lost their jobs as a result of the order.
US President Donald Trump’s administration announced plans Friday to effectively close the US international development agency USAID, formalising widely-criticised plans to dramatically cut foreign aid spending.
Pete Marocco, who played a major role in the dismantling of the agency, will return to the State Department
Their efforts to close the foreign aid agency likely violated the US Constitution, the judge said.
The unions said the directive "suggests a rapid destruction of agency records on a large scale"
WFP’s food aid cuts may lead to a humanitarian disaster
More than 700 people have signed onto the letter, a US official speaking on the condition of anonymity said.
Amid USAID funding cuts, government and NGOs should collaborate to keep key projects alive
Tens of thousands of development professionals are facing joblessness following USAID's decision to cancel the majority of its nearly 100 projects in Bangladesh
This sudden shift raises critical questions about what would happen if the US were to halt funding entirely.
The scale, magnitude, and rapidity of the executive order that has now paused all ongoing projects of USAID around the world is one of a kind in the history of aid.
US-financed development projects across Bangladesh are set to face a fund crunch as USAID notifies them to stop work in line with the policies of US President Donald Trump.
There are now over 100 projects being implemented with USAID funds of over $200 million in the areas of health, agriculture, environment, good governance, democracy promotion, among others
USAID’s Healthier in Motion campaign energised Sylhet with a two-kilometer run, emphasizing the importance of physical activity, mental health, and overall well-being.
The popular children’s show “Sisimpur” has launched an exciting new initiative for young learners. This time, the programme has introduced a special series featuring 40 of the most well-known and cherished Bangla nursery rhymes. The rhymes are performed by the show’s adored characters—Halum, Tuktuki, Ikri, and Shiku—making the experience both fun and engaging for kids.
The policy dialogue, titled "Youth Employment: Expectations and Recommendations," was organised by Democracy International under the "Amio Jitte Chai" (I also want to win) campaign, funded by USAID at the Chattogram Theater Institute.
The assessment identified essential soft skills such as communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management as vital for career advancement.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide $202.25 million in aid to Bangladesh as part of the Development Objective Grant Agreement
Last December, children's multi-educational programme, “Sisimpur”, introduced their first character on the autism spectrum, through their verified Facebook page.
