ADB to provide 400m to support climate priorities in Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support the Government of Bangladesh in implementing its National Adaptation Plan, 2023–2050 and Nationally Determined Contributions 2021 Update to the Paris Agreement to achieve a climate-focused inclusive development. Bangladesh is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to the adverse impacts […]

Bangladesh, Argentina sign maiden MoU for agricultural cooperation

Bangladesh, Argentina sign maiden MoU for agricultural cooperation

Bangladesh and Argentina have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the first time for bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture. The MoU was signed between the two countries in the Ministry of Agriculture conference room at the Secretariat on Thursday morning. Agriculture Minister Dr Md Abdur Razzaque signed the MoU on behalf of […]

Argentina, Bangladesh ink MoU for bilateral cooperation in agriculture

Star Business Report Fri Dec 8, 2023 12:00 AM Last update on: Fri Dec 8, 2023 12:00 AM Muhammad Abdur Razzaque, minister for agriculture, and Sergio Tomas Massa, minister for economy in Argentina, exchange signed documents of a memorandum of understanding on bilateral cooperation in agriculture in the ministry of agriculture conference room at the […]

FAO, ERD ink deal to improve food, nutrition security in Bangladesh

FAO, ERD ink deal to improve food, nutrition security in Bangladesh

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance of Bangladesh Government signed four agreements on Thursday to support Bangladesh in its efforts to improve food and nutrition security.  The four agreements are Technical Assistance to the Diversified Resilient Agriculture for Improved Food and Nutrition Security […]

FAO, ERD signs 4 project agreements to improve food, nutrition security in Bangladesh

FAO, ERD signs 4 project agreements to improve food, nutrition security in Bangladesh

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance of Bangladesh Government signed four agreements on Thursday to support Bangladesh in its efforts to improve food and nutrition security.  The four agreements are Technical Assistance to the Diversified Resilient Agriculture for Improved Food and Nutrition Security […]

Govt, FAO ink deals to improve food, nutrition security in Bangladesh

Govt, FAO ink deals to improve food, nutrition security in Bangladesh

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations  and the Economic Relations Division under the Ministry of Finance signed four agreements on Thursday to support Bangladesh in its efforts to improve food and nutrition security. The four agreements are Technical Assistance to the Diversified Resilient Agriculture for Improved Food and Nutrition Security project […]

Bangladesh, Argentina sign MoU for agricultural cooperation

Bangladesh, Argentina sign MoU for agricultural cooperation

Bangladesh and Argentina have signed a memorandum of understanding for the first time for bilateral cooperation in the field of agriculture. The memorandum of understanding was signed between the two countries in the Ministry of Agriculture conference room at the Secretariat on Thursday morning, according to a press release. Agriculture Minister and Awami League presidium […]

Future of agri-tech in Bangladesh

Future of agri-tech in Bangladesh

Asian countries have traditionally placed significant reliance on agriculture, which not only provides livelihoods for millions but also contributes significantly to GDP (gross domestic product) growth. Nevertheless, the agricultural sector still grapples with a multitude of challenges, including limited access to formal credit, unfair market pricing, outdated farming techniques, and inefficient supply systems. In response […]

4 Rohingya killed in Bangladesh refugee camp shootout

Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, M. R. K. Panneerselvam at Agricultural College and Research Institute at Killikulam on Friday.

The dozens of squalid refugee camps housing the Rohingya have emerged as a battleground between rival armed groups who have used the settlements as staging posts for drug trafficking and human smuggling. File (For Representative purpose only) | Photo Credit: G. Ramakrishna Four Rohingya refugees were killed during a gunfight between two insurgent groups in […]