funding stop - October 15, 2026

Dhaka Focuses on Climate Literacy and Investment-Ready Projects to Secure Funds

Bangladesh is stepping up initiatives to secure global climate financing by enhancing climate literacy, formulating investment-ready projects and deepening alliances with international financial institutions as part of its drive to

'Government Won't Join any IMF Programme that Goes against People's Interests'

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday asserted that any upcoming partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will only be pursued under terms that strictly safeguard public welfare

Country’s Forex Reserves Cross $36 Billion Mark

The country's foreign exchange reserves have registered a further increase, climbing to $36,103.89 million ($36.10 billion), according to the central bank. Arif Hossain Khan, Executive Director and Spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank,

PM Presses for Loss and Damage Fund, Climate Finance at WEF Summit

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman issued a compelling call to the international community on Tuesday, urging for urgent global action to address the catastrophic impacts of climate change by prioritizing the

UN Warns Millions May Lose Aid amid Middle East Conflict and Global Funding Cuts

Pessimistic predictions that the Middle East war could push tens of millions more people into acute hunger if drawn out are being proven right, the United Nations said Friday. A few

Sri Lanka Raises Fuel Prices by 6% Following USD 695m IMF Loan Installment

Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by up to six percent on Sunday, executing a critical policy alignment with International Monetary Fund (IMF) plans to ensure energy cost recovery and systematically

Bangladesh Seeks New IMF Support as Reform Talks Continue

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially confirmed that the Bangladesh government has requested a new IMF-supported programme, even as crucial discussions continue regarding the country’s comprehensive reform agenda and

New ‘NGO-MFI Pooled Fund’ Launched to Strengthen Local Disaster Response

A new financial initiative titled the ‘NGO-Microfinance Institution (MFI) Resourced Pooled Fund’ has been officially launched in Bangladesh to revolutionize locally led humanitarian efforts and ensure disaster response remains sustainable

PM to Announce Massive Fund for Closed Factory Revival

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) is currently finalizing a massive low-cost revival fund valued between BDT 15,000 crore and BDT 20,000 crore, aiming to breathe new life into the national economy

PM Orders Fiscal Austerity and Strict Project Scrutiny

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has issued a set of rigorous directives aimed at ensuring fiscal discipline and accountability in the government’s development projects, emphasizing that every expenditure must undergo strict

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