A glance at the most important news of the day
World Bank commits additional $2 billion in support to Bangladesh
The World Bank today (17 September) said it could mobilise an additional about $2 billion new financing in this fiscal year to support critical reforms, flood response, better air quality and health.
International Democracy Day: BNP rally begins at Nayapaltan
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Scores of BNP leaders and activists gathered at Nayapaltan to commemorate "victims of political repression" and in observance of International Democracy Day. The rally began at 2:30pm today (17 September).
Important dates in the 2024 US presidential race
Republican former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat, will face each other in the Nov. 5 US presidential election.
Govt expects WB's budget support this year: Salehuddin
Finance and Commerce Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today (17 September) said Bangladesh expects budget support from the World Bank (WB) within this year.
Germany to provide €1 billion support over 10 years for renewable energy: Environment adviser
Adviser to the ministries of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Water Resources Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said that Germany will provide Bangladesh with €1 billion over the next 10 years, including €15 million this year, focusing on renewable energy generation.
