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Bangladesh slips 3 notches to 84th in GHI

Bangladesh’s position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) has dropped by three places in 2024, indicating a worsening food security

WB lowers Bangladesh growth forecast to 4pc for FY25

Bangladesh’s economic growth is expected to grow 4 per cent in the financial year 2024-25 due to the political uncertainties

Food waste leads to insecurity, inequality

Experts at a seminar on Sunday said that food wastage has intensified food insecurity and social inequalities, creating a significant

USTDA supports food security in Bangladesh

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has announced that it has awarded a grant for a feasibility study to

Labor rights steadily narrowing in Bangladesh: experts

Labour rights experts on Saturday expressed concern that opportunities to safeguard labour rights in Bangladesh have steadily diminished, despite claims

Hypertension alarmingly rising in Bangladesh: PROGGA

PROGGA, a Bangladesh-based research organisation, identified hypertension was alarmingly on the rise in Bangladesh, with less than one in seven

40MW power agreement signed between Nepal, Bangladesh, India

Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hassan on Thursday attended the signing of a 40-megawatt electricity agreement between Nepal, Bangladesh, and India.

Yunus seeks businesses’ partnership for a new journey

Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has announced a commitment to enhancing the business environment through reforms, inviting the

Sweden pledges add’l $1.85m for Bangladesh flood victims

Sweden has announced an additional $ 1.85 million in humanitarian assistance, reaffirming its commitment to support the 5.8 million people

China wants stronger economic ties with Bangladesh

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Wednesday expressed interest for China to invest in solar panels in Bangladesh and to