Staff Correspondent Recently, the Dutch Ambassador Irma van Dueren and the World Bank’s Country Director signed an agreement to facilitate Dutch contributions to the Jamuna River Sustainable Management Project-1. This initiative will enhance flood management and navigation capacity in the Jamuna River through an adaptive delta management approach and nature-based solutions. Additionally, it aims to create economic opportunities in areas where the poverty rate is 37%, driven by disasters and climate displacement, Dutch support for the Bangladesh government’s long-term river and delta management plan continues to strengthen.
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Staff Correspondent Recently, Australian Acting High Commissioner Simpson met with Director General of Bangladesh Coast Guard, Rear Admiral Mir Ershad Ali. During the meeting they discussed how maritime security cooperation can promote a peaceful, stable and prosperous region.
Staff Correspondent UAE Ambassador Abdulla Ali ALHmoudi recently met with Textiles and Jute and Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain at the Secretariat. They discussed mutual areas of interests including seaport management.
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Staff Correspondent Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims will now be able to travel by sea as the Saudi government has agreed to a Bangladesh proposal in this regard. The Saudi government gave the consent recently during a bilateral meeting between Religious Affairs Adviser Dr KM Khalid Hossain and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Fawzan Al-Rabiah at Jeddah, according to a press release of the Ministry of Religious Affairs. During the meeting, Khalid Hossain placed the proposal to the Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry and the Saudi ministry confirmed the approval to the Bangladesh proposal, said the press release. Dr…
Staff Correspondent Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims will now be able to travel by sea as the Saudi government has agreed to a Bangladesh proposal in this regard. The Saudi government gave the consent recently during a bilateral meeting between Religious Affairs Adviser Dr KM Khalid Hossain and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Fawzan Al-Rabiah at Jeddah, according to a press release of the Ministry of Religious Affairs. During the meeting, Khalid Hossain placed the proposal to the Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry and the Saudi ministry confirmed the approval to the Bangladesh proposal, said the press release. Dr…
Staff Correspondent The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) announced it has awarded a feasibility study grant to Bangladesh prepared foods and cold chain services company Bonton Foods Limited (Bonton Foods) to support the deployment of a temperature-controlled logistics network of cold storage refrigeration warehouses in Bangladesh, according to press release. The study’s goal is to lower costs and reduce losses of dairy, meat, and other food products, resulting in improved food security for people across the country. Bonton Foods selected Minnesota-based Land O’Lakes Venture37 to conduct the study. “Facilitating private sector investment is vital to Bangladesh’s food security goals.…
Staff Correspondent Recently, newly appointed European Union Ambassador Michael Miller presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban. During the occasion, they discussed how the European Union can stand by and support Bangladesh and its people at this moment of unprecedented change. “The EU is ready to further broaden and deepen the EU-Bangladesh Partnership to secure our joint interests and shared values.” Ambassador said.
Staff Correspondent Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Adviser Md. Nahid Islam said that the interim government's key focus is to reduce the unemployment in the country through employment generation. "The main goal of the current government is to generate employment opportunity because the mass- uprising was crafted centering the issue," he said. Nahid Islam, also the Adviser of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, made the remarks while a JICA delegation led by its Chief Representative ICHIGUCHI Tomohide, met him at Posts and Telecommunications Division here, said a ministry press release. During the meeting, ICHIGUCHI Tomohide told the adviser that…
Staff Correspondent Japanese Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori paid a courtesy call on Mr. Ali Imam Mazumder, Advisor of the Chief Advisor office, recently. During the meeting, they discussed the Japan-Bangladesh Public-Private Joint Economic Dialogue (PPED), the Japan-Bangladesh Public-Private Partnership (PPP), and the Rohingya Issue. The main agenda item was a request for continued discussions on the PPED and PPP platform and the schedule of meetings. The two sides also addressed Rohingya refugee assistance and confirmed international aid coordination, including efforts on the island of Bhasan Char.
