The 2025 Poverty and Equity Assessment, released by the World Bank today (25 November), examines Bangladesh's progress in poverty reduction and inclusive development from 2010 to 2022. The assessment ...

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Employment in Bangladesh fell by nearly 20 lakh from 2023 to 2024, with another 8 lakh positions expected to vanish in 2025, the World Bank has warned, highlighting a slowdown in job creation and real ...

The exact nature of the talks in Abu Dhabi, which were confirmed to Reuters by a US official, were not immediately clear, and it was not known who was in the Russian delegation. The US official added ...

The UN human rights office said on Tuesday that at least 127 civilians had been killed in Lebanon in strikes by the Israel military since a ceasefire nearly a year ago, and called for an investigation ...

Bangladesh has launched voter registration for expatriates in 16 countries — including the United States, Canada, and Australia — to enable them to cast ballots through postal voting for the first ...

Since 2016, the pace of poverty reduction has slowed and economic growth has become less inclusive, says the WB report titled 'Bangladesh Poverty and Equity Assessment 2025.' ...

The Bangladesh Coast Guard has rescued 28 people in Teknaf while they were allegedly being trafficked to Malaysia by sea. Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq confirmed the ...

"For years, Bangladesh has been known for its success in poverty reduction. But with a changing global context, severe climate vulnerabilities, and a slower rate of job creation, labour income has ...

A strong birth and death registration law is essential for protecting women's fundamental rights, including access to education, healthcare, social protection and justice, although the government has ...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney appears unfazed by the stalled trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at the G-20 Summit in Johannesburg, Carney dismissed the issue as "just a ...

The International Crimes Tribunal has set 8 December to record witness testimony against Awami League Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif, along with 3 other fugitives, in the crime against ...