BIDA, Police reaffirm commitment to protect foreign investors amid unrest
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Police have jointly assured foreign investors of strengthened security measures, including direct access to a dedicated emergency contact line for immediate…
Gas dues slashed to $240m from $750m Since August
Bangladesh’s gas sector is showing signs of revival, with outstanding dues dropping sharply from $750 million on August 5, 2024, to just $240 million as of April 19, 2025. This…
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- Bangladesh
- April 21, 2025
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New proposal sparks debate: BNP opposes two-term cap on Prime Minister
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has rejected a key recommendation by the Constitution Reform Commission to limit the prime ministership to two terms for any individual. The party insists that…
FDI falls to $1.27b in 2024 amid political upheaval, lowest in five years
Bangladesh’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) plunged to $1.27 billion in 2024 — the lowest in five years — as political turmoil and economic instability eroded investor confidence, according to…
- Bangladesh
- April 21, 2025
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Prof Yunus urges immediate action on local govt reform recommendations
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for the immediate implementation of the Local Government Reform Commission’s recommendations, stressing that reforms must move swiftly “from paper to practice.” The call…
Election commission extends deadline for political party registration to June 22
The Election Commission (EC) has extended the deadline for political party registration until June 22, allowing new parties additional time to fulfill the necessary requirements to participate in the upcoming…
- Bangladesh
- April 20, 2025
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Mirza Fakhrul stresses need for political unity amid national instability
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has emphasised the urgent need for political unity, highlighting the current instability in the country. Speaking at a memorial meeting in honor of…
Urgent need to shift from costly LNG to rooftop solar: BERC Chief Jalal Ahmed
In a bold call for energy reform, Jalal Ahmed, Chairman of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, stressed the urgent need to shift away from costly fossil fuel imports and embrace…
Empowering Rural Women: National validation workshop highlights findings and action plan
A pivotal national workshop on women’s empowerment in agriculture took center stage in Dhaka, as stakeholders from across Bangladesh gathered to validate key findings and chart an actionable path forward.…
- Bangladesh
- April 20, 2025
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Teesta project still at policy stage, feasibility study needed: Planning Adviser
Bangladesh has not yet made any final decision regarding the much-anticipated Teesta River development project, according to Planning Adviser Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud.He made the remarks while speaking to journalists following…
