Reuters Economic growth in conflict-torn Myanmar will be around 1 per cent for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the World Bank said on Wednesday, as escalating violence, labour shortages and a depreciating currency make it harder to do business. In December, the World Bank had projected Myanmar’s economy would grow by around 2 per cent during the period, after estimated GDP growth of 1 per cent in the fiscal year that ended in March 2024. “The downward revision in projected growth for FY2024/25 is largely due to the persistence of high inflation and constraints on access to labour, foreign exchange, and…
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Shanta Forum, country’s first 25-storied twin towers has made history by being the first ever project from Bangladesh to be recognised at the Asia Pacific Property Awards, the regional programme of the International Property Awards that is the largest awards programme celebrating the highest levels of achievement in the property and real estate sector. Shanta Forum has been honored in the ‘High-rise commercial development’ category and has achieved a distinguished five-star rating, a testament to its exceptional standards, reports a press release. The International Property Awards, established in 1993, is a prestigious global competition recognising excellence in the property and…
Staff Correspondent Korean Ambassador Park Young-sik recently met with Faruk Khan, Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism and discussed ways to further strengthen the bilateral air connectivity and airport infrastructure programs.
Staff Correspondent The Embassy of Sweden and Business Sweden jointly launched of the “Sweden-Bangladesh Business Guide 2024-2025”. Swedish Ambassador Alexandra Berg von Linde hosted the event while Finance State Minister Waseqa Ayesha Khan attended the event as chief guest. The Business Guide is a part of the Swedish Embassy’s ambition to expand the business and trade relationship between the countries, and help more Swedish companies do business in Bangladesh. The Guide will help Swedish companies navigate the business environment in Bangladesh and encourage even more companies to establish themselves here .
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Staff Correspondent A week-long training is organized recently under the project “” implemented jointly by UNIDO – United Nations Industrial Development Organization and Department of Environment-DOE, supported by the Norwegian Embassy. Chargé d'affaires of Norwegian Ebmassy Ms. Silje Fines Wannebo spoke at the opening of training. Representatives from various industries in Bangladesh and experts from UNIDO are gathered for training on resource efficiency and cleaner production The aim of the project is to prevent plastic pollution in rivers by raising consumer awareness, implementing preventive techniques in plastic industries, and developing plastics recycling industries. By prioritizing resource efficiency and cleaner production,…
Staff Correspondent Chinese Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori recently participated in the MOU signing ceremony for medical cooperation at BSMMU (Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University). The ceremony was conducted by JBMA (Japan-Bangladesh Medical Association) and BSMMU, and was attended by Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Samanta Lal Sen. This signing of MOU on medical cooperation will elevate the exchange between Japan and Bangladesh to a new dimension, in line with the spirit of the "strategic partnership".
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Dear readers, diplomats & well-wishers, Eid Mubarak! On this Eid al-Adha, embrace Allah’s divine blessings with all that you have. Your prayers and sacrifices will never go unanswered. Cherish every moment of this beautiful festival and may all your dreams come true soon. wishing you and your family, peace, harmony, happiness, good health and prosperity on the auspicious occasion of Eid al -Adha. K M Mozibul Hoque Chief Advisor
Staff Correspondent The French Ambassador Marie Masdupuy recently hosted a reception for the National Earth Olympiad 2024 Award Ceremony. Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury graced the evening as chief guest. This prestigious national competition focuses on environmental issues, selecting the brightest young minds from all across Bangladesh to represent the country on the international stage. The French Embassy is partner with the Bangladesh Youth Environmental Initiative (BYEI) to celebrate and reward these talented young students who are paving the way for a greener future.
