A senior official of the European Investment Bank says the regional lending agency is keen to double its funding for Bangladesh, but she expressed concern over human rights as the country endures a spell of political turmoil.

The visiting European Investment Bank, vice-president Nicola Beer, on Tuesday said that her bank was backing Bangladesh interim government and the country’s current state was suitable for European investment.

A separate dialogue on Bangladesh will also be held at the WEF where global business leaders and CEOs of various international organisations will join

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A senior official of the European Investment Bank says the regional lending agency is keen to double its funding for Bangladesh, but she expressed concern over human ...

European Investment Bank Vice President Nicola Beer speaks to the Associated Press during an interview in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Al-emrun Garjon)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Al ...

Bangladesh will highlight its efforts for an improved business and investment climate during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland to attract the global business leaders and investors giving them a confidence to explore the opportunities

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus leaves Dhaka for Davos, Switzerland Tuesday on a 4-day official visit to attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF)

DHAKA, Jan 19, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus leaves here for Davos, Switzerland tomorrow night on a 4-day official visit to attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) begins on January 21.

The stock market is expected to regain momentum by June due to reforms that are currently underway, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Chairman Mominul Islam said today (18 January).

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Abu Sayed Md. Kamruzzaman, has expressed regret over the missed opportunity to strengthen cybersecurity in Bangladesh following the hacking of Sonali Bank in 2014. Speaking at the "Pre-Cyber Drill Conference 2025,

Experts argue that many of these initiatives were driven by assumptions and political ambition rather than thorough assessments of their economic viability or societal impact