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France respects Bangladesh's sovereign policy independence: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said France expressed its reverence and support to Bangladesh's sovereign policy independence, particularly in the context of the ongoing geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty. “We both hope that this new strategic move between Bangladesh and France will play an effective role in establis...

Bangladesh sign two bilateral instruments to improve urban governance and to build earth observation satellite

Bangladesh and France on Monday signed two bilateral instruments to improve cooperation in urban governance and infrastructure, as well as to build the first-ever earth observation satellite. French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina witnessed the signing at Karobi Hall of the Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka. Emm...

HPM Sheikh Hasina places 4 proposals at G20 Summit to strengthen global solidarity

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today laid emphasis on strengthening global solidarity and adopting coordinated response to address crisis as she placed four recommendations in this regard joining the G20 Summit here. "Here G20 and international financial institutions have crucial role to play, and Bangladesh is ready to support their efforts for ...

Economist Intelligence Unit sees Bangladesh among the top 20 economies by 2040

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has forecast that Bangladesh will be among the top 20 global economies by 2040, based on market size, economic growth and the potential of some other sectors. In a recent report, the think tank also predicted that Bangladesh might be an attractive destination for Chinese investments in the coming days. The ...

PM Sheikh Hasina urges PM Modi to ensure uninterrupted supply of commodities

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential commodities from India to Bangladesh. During a bilateral meeting in New Delhi last night, both the prime ministers agreed to accelerate the two countries' ongoing efforts and activities to enhance bilateral and regional connec...