Japanese Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori attended recently the "Sustainable Ocean Economy: Advancing Bangladesh’s Blue Growth” Seminar hosted by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU). He introduced Japan’s cooperation’s related to the Blue Economy at the Inaugural Session of the seminar.
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Staff Correspondent Netherlands Ambassador Irma van Dueren paid a courtesy visit recently to Agriculture Minister Dr. Abdus Shahid, in his office. Both of them recognised the importance of collaboration in the field of agriculture between the Netherlands and Bangladesh. The Ambassador expressed that Netherlands has different types of cooperation with Bangladesh: knowledge to knowledge institutions (K2K), Government to Government (G2G) and Business to Business (B2B). A good example is the wide use of Dutch potato seeds in Bangladesh and the cooperation between Wageningen and Dhaka Universities. The exchange includes many areas such as agricultural research, innovation, technology transformation and challenges…
Staff Correspondent Japanese Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori attended recently the "Sustainable Ocean Economy: Advancing Bangladesh’s Blue Growth” Seminar hosted by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU). He introduced Japan's cooperation’s related to the Blue Economy at the Inaugural Session of the seminar.
Staff Correspondent Pakistan High Commissioner Syed Maroof attended recently ceremony where umbrellas were distributed to Rikshaw pullers by Mayor, Dhaka North Mr. Atiqul Islam.
Staff Correspondent In the invitation of the Bangladesh Dance Artists Association, Li Yu, Spouse of the Chinese Ambassador, led the Women’s Group “Phoenix Dance” to participate in the annual celebration of the International Dance Day at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Naheed Ezaher Khan, MP, Honorable State Minister of Cultural Affairs and representatives from the cultural and art spheres attended the event. Li Shaopeng, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy was also invited. The Women’s Group of the Embassy performed the Chinese fan dance “Xiao”. Adorned in traditional Chinese Hanfu and horse-faced skirts, the performers seamlessly blended the grace of classical Chinese dance…
Staff Correspondent German Embassy together with Export Credit Agencies of Germany (Euler Hermes) and German Trade and Invest (GTAI) recently held the first ever workshop on Export Financing in Bangladesh. The workshop provided a platform for export-oriented companies in Bangladesh and brought together representatives from politics, local economy and banks to learn more about the advantages of working together with Export Credit Agency for projects sourced from Germany. GTAI also provided an overview of doing business in Germany with a focus on the institutional framework and opportunities.
Staff Correspondent The Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) organized a seminar recently aimed at sharing insights from their recent Microfinance Sector Development Diagnostic study. Conducted by FinValue Advisors under the auspices of MRA and IFC, the study delves into two critical components: Digital Transformation and Housing Microfinance (HMF). These components assess the current landscape of digital initiatives and housing microfinance endeavors within the sector. Moreover, the study illuminates the industry's appetite for change, a crucial aspect in propelling sectoral development and modernization. Over 25 Microfinance Institutions (MFI) spanning diverse categories, participated in the diagnostic process alongside…
Staff Correspondent In a landmark development aimed at advancing digital finance in Bangladesh, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Bangladesh Bank have formalized a new agreement, according to a press release. With the sponsorship of the Australian government, this agreement aims to support Bangladesh Bank in creating a conducive environment for the widespread adoption of digital payments within the country. Through targeted efforts, the IFC-Bangladesh Bank partnership intends to overcome prevailing challenges and pave the way for a more seamless digital payment landscape in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh economy has reached an inflection point in digital finance with the adoption of…
Staff Correspondent After the Eid break, the Nordic Embassy team celebrated recently Bangla New Year with lots of Bangla food, fun, music and laughter.
With an oppressive heatwave persisting throughout the country, UNICEF remains deeply concerned about the health and safety of the children across the country due to sweltering temperatures. According to UNICEF’s 2021 Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI), children in Bangladesh are at ‘extremely high risk’ of the impacts of climate change. “The unusual rise in temperatures poses grave risks, particularly to newborns, infants, and young children who are considered to be an especially vulnerable population to heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and diarrhoea caused by dehydration,” UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh Sheldon Yett said in a statement issued Wednesday. With an…
