The UN World Food Programme has reversed its decision to reduce food aid for the Rohingya living in refugee camps in Bangladesh, following concerns about the impact of the cut

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

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

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

A concert by legendary Bangladeshi rock musician James was called off following alleged attack by "outsiders", despite full preparations; the event was scheduled at the Faridpur District School premises to mark the school's 185th anniversary