Chinese PM declares USD 1b for Dhaka as aid: Hasan

Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced to provide one billion dollars for Bangladesh as economic assistance. Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said this during a media briefing adding that the Chinese Premier also said they give utmost importance to the relationship with Bangladesh. He said the Chinese Premier also expressed his desire to take

Dhaka, Beijing sign 21 instruments, announce 7 projects

Bangladesh and China on Wednesday signed 21 cooperation documents, mostly MoUs, eyeing stronger development and economic cooperation between the two Asian countries. The two countries also announced seven outcomes, including the conclusion of joint feasibility study on Bangladesh-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The documents were signed and outcome announced after the delegation-level

Dhaka, Beijing work together for mutual prosperity

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said now is the time for Bangladesh and China to explore new areas of further collaboration in trade and investment to create a prosperous future for both. "It is time for us to explore new areas of further collaboration in trade and investment. Together, we

Dhaka, Beijing likely to sign around 20 MoUs: Hasan

Bangladesh and China are likely to sign around 20and make announcements on inauguration of some development projects during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's official visit to China that begins on Monday. Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud came up with the updates while briefing the media at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday

Thai Trade fairs 2024 to begin in Dhaka

Trade fairs are a way to strengthen the relationship between two nations. Thailand and Bangladesh, two friendly nations have explored their trade enhancement through trade fair and made their bilateral business scenario better over recent years. Thailand’s trade fair has begun in Dhaka many years ago by Ministry of Commerce, Thailand. 

Dhaka, Delhi working together to enhance connectivity

Bangladesh and India are working together to enhance connectivity and take it to a higher level - both physical and digital in several ways, says a senior official at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. The initiatives are being taken so that the two countries can strengthen their trade connections, people-to-people

IMF lauds Dhaka’s efforts to take forward forex reserves

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded Bangladesh for recent introduction of the Crawling Peg Mid-Rate (CPMR) system which is helping foreign exchange reserves going forward. "The transition to a crawling peg with the band exchange rate arrangement is a welcome step toward greater exchange rate flexibility. The increased flexibility should

IMF welcomes Dhaka’s progress in creating roadmap to reduce NPLs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed Bangladesh for progress in creating a roadmap to reduce the non-performing loans (NPLs). "Priorities should focus on reducing NPLs, implementing risk-based supervision, and enhancing corporate governance. In this context, we welcome the authorities' progress in creating a roadmap to reduce NPLs, but this process

EBL opens ATM services at Dhaka metro rail station

As part of its commitment to expanding digital banking services, Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL) introduces ATM services at Dhaka metro rail stations. The first ever ATM set up at Agargaon metro station will provide 24/7 seamless services to metro rail passengers and others. The ATM was formally inaugurated by M. A.

Dhaka to work with nations supporting our dev: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sunday said Bangladesh would rather work with those countries which will help in Dhaka's journey towards development and prosperity not taking into consideration who engages in war with whom. "I first consider the development of my country. I will move ahead with those who will help us