The world is preparing to move past the global COVID-19 pandemic that has killed more than 1.5 million people as vaccines begin to roll out to the public.The UK is expected to distribute Pfizer's vaccine for the novel coronavirus this week after British authorities approved it for emergency use...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday invited Sweden and Spain to invest in Bangladesh’s special economic zones (SEZs) and hi-tech parks, and enjoy the government offered facilities. She made the call when the newly appointed Swedish and Spanish ambassadors in Dhaka met her separately at her official...
There has been recent promising news about 3 COVID-19 vaccine candidates, prompting thoughts to shift to distribution and delivery.Mathematical models predict that the pandemic will kill more people, if wealthy countries buy all of the vaccines first, than if vaccines were distributed equally.Canada, Japan, the UK, and...
Switzerland wants to strengthen and widen its ties with Bangladesh to explore "amazing potential" together as Bangladesh is set to celebrate its 50 years of independence next year with Vision 2041 in place, says its envoy in Dhaka. "Our relationship is very strong. My overall priority and...
A German apparel company, United Bridal Factory, is relocating one of its successful factories from Poland to Bangladesh by investing about $12 million. The factory, which would be located in the Adamjee Export Processing Zone in Narayanganj, will manufacture high-end bridal wear as well as accessories for...
Swiss companies continue to see potential in the Bangladeshi market despite various challenges related to ease of doing business as well as COVID-19, Switzerland said on Wednesday. Economic relations between Bangladesh and Switzerland are growing rapidly, said the Swiss government. The second meeting between the inter-agency Committee...
Newly appointed Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh Nathalie Chuard on Wednesday said she would work to further strengthen and expand the bilateral ties. She presented her credentials to President Md. Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on the same day. Humanitarian assistance and development cooperation were the cornerstones of...
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged Bangladesh's envoys in Europe to explore new markets for Bangladeshi products, including RMG as well as the country's human resources during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. He made the call during a virtual meeting attended by Bangladesh envoys from...
French Ambassador to Dhaka Jean-Marin Schuh has said Bangladesh and France have a bright future together despite the difficult times they are going through right now. "More than common interests, we also share a common vision, especially regarding climate change, and we will work every day to...
