Commonwealth Secretary-General calls on the government of Bangladesh and the EC to provide a conducive environment for free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections.

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has called on the government of Bangladesh and the Election Commission to…

Assam’s National Register of Citizens risks stirring tensions and potential humanitarian crisis, UN experts warn .

UN experts expressed today deep concern that the impending deadline in the Indian state of Assam…

UN Secretary General calle on all stakeholders to ensure an environment free of violence, intimidation and coercion before, during and after the general election in Bangladesh.

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on all stakeholders to ensure an environment free…

Bangladesh signed a $500 million financing agreement with the World Bank to improve livestock and dairy production

The government of Bangladesh today signed a $500 million financing agreement with the World Bank to…

World Bank approves a $250 million to Supports Bangladesh’s Reform Efforts to Create Quality Jobs

The World Bank today approved a $250 million development policy operation to help the Government of Bangladesh…

Bangladesh Celebrates Human Rights Day by Organizing Short Film Festival

The United Nations in Bangladesh in association with Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS), with support from…

70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet , On 10 December, we mark…

World Bank Lends $500 million to Bangladesh for Dairy, Livestock Productivity

The World Bank approved $500 million to improve livestock and dairy production in Bangladesh so that…

The United Nations General Assembly rejects US-drafted resolution to condemn Hamas

The United Nations General Assembly has rejected a United States-sponsored resolution seeking to condemn Hamas, the…

Bangladesh signed two financing agreements totaling $525 million with the World Bank to Support Rural Roads and Bridges.

Bangladesh today signed two financing agreements totaling $525 million with the World Bank to improve connectivity…

Secretary General of the OIC Calls for Prioritizing Trade and Investment Projects to Bridge Development Gap in the Member States

The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, called…

UNICEF welcomes Bangladesh statement that Rohingya will not be forced to leave

Hundreds of thousands of Muslim Rohingya have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar camps since late…

World Bank Helps Host Communities, Rohingya in Bangladesh

The government of Bangladesh today signed two financing agreements totaling $200 million with the World Bank…

Bangladesh Needs More Reforms to Make Doing Business Easier

Economies in South Asia region made further gains to improve the ease of doing business for…

Bangladesh signe a $300 million financing agreement with the World Bank to improve the transparency and efficiency of its major cash transfer programs for the poorest.

The government of Bangladesh today signed a $300 million financing agreement with the World Bank to…

World Bank Provides $425 Million to Improve Rural Bridges in Bangladesh .

The World Bank today approved $425 million to improve road connections in Bangladesh through building, maintaining and improving rural…

Bangladesh signe a $240 million financing agreement with the World Bank to Improve Coastal and Marine Fisheries.

The government of Bangladesh yesterday  signed a $240 million financing agreement with the World Bank to…

If Countries Act Now, Children Born Today Could Be Healthier, Wealthier, More Productive ,New World Bank Human Capital Index: Bangladesh Has Done Well; Can Do Better

New World Bank research released today gives policymakers compelling evidence that delivering better outcomes in children’s…

Bangladesh: Access to Clean Water Will Reduce Poverty Faster.

Bangladesh can reduce poverty and accelerate growth faster by taking urgent actions to improve the quality…

UN ‘stands ready’ to support Haiti after earthquake hits northern coast – Secretary-General António Guterres.

The Secretary-General is saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life and injuries caused by…