Asia Bangladesh Bangladeshi expatriates sent about $655 million in remittances in the first nine days of November of the 2024-25 fiscal year, according to Bangladesh Bank data
Asia Bangladesh Tarique Rahman won elections with a decisive victory, bringing BNP party to lead the country after two decades; CA Yunus said Rahman will steer Bangladesh on a path of stability, inclusive and development-oriented while opposition said will be considerate
Asia Bangladesh A $370 million financing was granted by the World Bank for sanitation and solid waste management to reduce water pollution and restore rivers and canals; Metro Dhaka Water Security and Resilience Program impacts an area generating 1/3 of Bangladesh GDP
Asia Bangladesh As campaigning began for general election on 12 February, Chief Advisor Yunus directed the armed forces to remain on high alert to help ensure free, fair, impartial results; Bangladesh is under interim administration following mass uprising in 2024
Asia Bangladesh Air force chiefs held talks with those of Pakistan on a potential pact covering the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Dhaka, as Islamabad widens its arms supply ambitions and expands ties with Bangladesh