Financial Sector and Fiscal Policy Reforms Will Help Bangladesh Sustain Strong Growth – says the World Bank in its twice-yearly-update.

Bangladesh’s economy made a strong turnaround from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the post-pandemic recovery continues to…

Development partners and the diplomatic corps emphasized the need for a collective approach to ensure decent work and establish social justice.

A national dialogue on Promoting Decent Work Agenda to Advance Social Justice was jointly organized by…

Bangladesh faces alarming levels of pollution and environmental health risks – says a new World Bank report.

Bangladesh faces alarming levels of pollution and environmental health risks that disproportionately harm the most vulnerable…

EU Council adopted a new law that will protect media freedom, media pluralism and editorial freedom in the EU.

The Council has adopted a new law that will safeguard media freedom, media pluralism and editorial…

EU Council decided to extend the framework of the restrictive measures for another two years until 31 March 2026 in view of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Council decided today to extend the framework for restrictive measures in view of the situation…

EU Council has decided to impose restrictive measures against 33 individuals and two organizations linked to the sudden death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny in the colony.

Today, the Council decided to impose restrictive measures against 33 persons and two entities linked to the sudden death in…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres doubled down on his call for a ceasefire in Gaza and peace in Ukraine.

At the opening ceremony of the European Council in Brussels, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, When…

A new school feeding program with local nutritious food items is in the pipeline for implementation – Domenico Scalpelli, Country Director of WFP.

The Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud urged the World Food Programme (WFP) to conduct a programme…

EU reiterated its determination to address Ukraine’s pressing military and defence needs and its commitment to bolster Ukraine’s ability to defend its independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty.

On 20 March 2024, the European Union and Ukraine held the 9th meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association…

EU Council allocates €5 billion under the European Peace Facility to support Ukraine militarily

Today the Council decided to increase the financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by €5…

A follow-up resolution to combat Islamophobia has been adopted by a majority of 115 votes in the UN General Assembly.

The second Anniversary of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia was commemorated at the United Nations…

G7 Leaders call on Iran not to transfer ballistic missiles and related technology to Russia.

We reiterate our call on third parties to immediately cease providing material support to Russia’s illegal…

EU Council has decided to include the possibility of suspending visa-free travel for third countries.

EU member states ambassadors (Coreper) have agreed on their position on a draft regulation which updates…

UN and partners seek $852.4 million to support Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi hosts.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, with other humanitarian partners, today called on the international community to…

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: EU individual sanctions over territorial integrity prolonged for a further six months until 15 September 2024.

The Council decided today to prolong the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening…

OIC Secretary-General Receives the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh

The Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), H.E. Hissein Brahim Taha, had a meeting…

WFP signed two MOUs to enhance humanitarian operations for Rohingya refugees on Bhasanchar Island.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the…

The EU is extremely concerned by the escalation of violence in the east of the DRC

The EU is extremely concerned by the escalation of violence in the east of the Democratic…

Statement by the High Representative on Palestinian citizens killed during a transfer of aid supplies

Last Thursday, over a hundred civilians were killed and many other wounded when desperately trying to…

WFP and its partners are committed to helping vulnerable communities and protecting them from the adverse effects of climate-related hazards.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Disaster Management and…