Bangladesh Development and Diaspora Issues
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Bangladesh's floating schools have won a UNESCO literacy prize, and the Chattogram Port is set to expand capacity by 2030. Opposition lawmakers are demanding a taskforce to end the exploitation of the Bangladeshi diaspora.
Bangladesh to 'positively' consider joining Makkah pact if invited
Bangladesh is open to joining the Makkah Pact, a joint defense agreement signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, if formally invited by the founding members. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman informed parliament on Thursday that Dhaka would "positively" consider such an invitation, assuring that the country would carefully assess the potential benefits before making any decision. Rahman descr…
Bangladesh earned Tk 862 crore from UN peacekeeping in FY2023-24
Bangladesh generated around Tk 862 crore in foreign currency from its involvement in United Nations peacekeeping operations during the 2023-24 fiscal year, according to Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahma…
Bangladesh Selects Chinese J-10CE Fighter Jets Over French Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon
Bangladesh is advancing its plan to acquire Chinese Chengdu J-10CE multirole fighter jets, a move aimed at modernizing its air force. According to Information Advisor to the Prime Minister, Zahed Ur R…
16 Foreign Envoys in Bangladesh Support Rohingya's Right to Return to Myanmar
Sixteen foreign missions in Bangladesh have jointly urged that the Rohingya's right to return to Myanmar be respected, marking nine years since over 700,000 members of the ethnic group fled the countr…
Bangladesh awaits India's response on Ganges water treaty review
Bangladesh has assembled a new team to examine matters concerning the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty and has notified Indian authorities, according to Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. The nation now awa…
Bangladesh eyes maritime nuclear tech, including floating plants
Bangladesh is actively exploring the integration of advanced nuclear technologies for maritime applications, signaling a keen interest in floating nuclear power plants and advanced reactors. Science a…