Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today congratulated the Bangladesh national women’s football team for clinching the title of the SAFF championship in Nepal. Bangladesh defeated hosts Nepal by 2-1 goals to retain the title. “Great achievement of our women football team,” Chief Adviser Prof Yunus said in a statement. “I am proud of you. The whole nation is proud of you. Congratulations to all the players who brought us this glory,” he said.
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Recently, UAE Ambassador Abdulla Ali Abdulla AlHmoudi said called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is very keen to invest in Bangladesh's logistics, ports, aviation and renewable energy sectors and the Gulf nation is ready to support the interim government here, the UAE ambassador said. During the meeting, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus thanked UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahiyan for releasing 57 Bangladeshi people who were convicted and sentenced by a UAE court recently. "It was a wonderful gesture. The whole nation was very happy," Prof Yunus…
Staff Correspondent The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in collaboration with Art Bangla Foundation, and the University of Dhaka’s Faculty of Fine Arts inaugurated a week-long workshop that brings together Dutch ceramic techniques and Bangladeshi heritage. Over the next seven days, 32 gifted students from the Department of Ceramics will create stunning pieces that merge both cultures, celebrating artistic exchange and innovation. Their masterpieces will be showcased in an exciting exhibition this December. Mr. Cor Stouten, First Secretary of the Netherlands Embassy attended the event as Chief Guest. Special Guests Professor Dr. Md. Azharul Islam Sheikh, Dean of…
Staff Correspondent Recently, The EU Delegation to Bangladesh and the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka co-organised a roundtable on “Youth as Agents of Change.” The aims were to discuss the role of youth in addressing climate change ahead of this year’s international climate summit, COP29, and to highlight how young leaders can influence policies and actions in Bangladesh and abroad. The EU Ambassador Michael Miller, and Swedish Ambassador Nicolas Weeks, along with with the Italian Ambassador Antonio Alessandro, and representatives from the EU Member States Germany, Italy, France, Denmark and the Netherlands, offered a platform for an open and equal…
Staff Correspondent Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus recently urged Saudi Arabia to invest more in Bangladesh as he sought enhanced energy and economic cooperation to boost ties between the two friendly nations. The chief adviser made the call when Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Youssef Essa Al Duhailan paid a courtesy call on him at his office here. "This is the time that Saudi Arabia can give the best support to us," Prof Yunus told the Saudi envoy, terming the relationship between the two countries 'unique' and 'separate' than other countries. He called on the envoy to convey his request…
Staff Correspondent Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus recently said BIMSTEC should focus more on youth, environment, and climate crisis issues. He made the remark when Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) ambassador Indra Mani Pandey called on him at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. Prof Yunus highlighted the achievements of the Bangladeshi young people who led a successful revolution in July-August. "They are the future," he said, adding that Dhaka would hold a festival for the youth shortly, and the Chief Adviser hoped each of the seven nations would…
Staff Correspondent Recently, Nepalese Ambassador Mr. Ghanshyam Bhandari met with General Secretary of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Mr. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. During the meeting, they discussed various aspects of Nepal-Bangladesh relations and explored ways to further deepen collaboration in areas of trade, energy, transit, connectivity, education and people-to- people exchanges. BNP National Standing Committee Member Mr. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and Organizing Secretary Ms. Shama Obaid were also present during the meeting. Ambassador Mr. Bhandari was accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission Ms. Lalita Silwal.
Staff Correspondent The largest economy in Europe requires at least four lakh foreign workers annually across various sectors, including transportation, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, engineering, and IT, according to the Federal Employment Agency of the country Germany, facing labour shortages amid negative population growth, is keen on hiring skilled workers from Bangladesh. The largest economy in Europe requires at least four lakh foreign workers annually across various sectors, including transportation, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, engineering, and IT, according to the Federal Employment Agency of the country. To attract skilled workers, Germany has further streamlined its immigration procedures, effective from 1 June 2024.…
Recently, Nepalese Ambassador Ghanshyam Bhandari welcomed an eminent poet and literary critic of Bangladesh Prof. Kaiser H. Haq and a popular singer Ms. Mehreen at the Embassy. They discussed various aspects of Nepal-Bangladesh friendship including ways to promote cultural and literary exchanges between the two countries.
Staff Correspondent Recently, Swiss Ambassador Reto Renggli hosted a business reception, in appreciation of the Swiss business community’s contributions to bilateral economic ties and for the excellent cooperation with the Embassy. While noting the existing uncertainties, he also highlighted untapped opportunities, stressing that with a more favorable business climate, trade and investment between the two countries will soar even further. Currently, Swiss companies invest in key sectors in Bangladesh, delivering quality products and technology.
