Bangladesh, Qatar to Form Joint Working Groups for Energy and Finance Cooperation

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has left Dhaka for Qatar on a two-day official visit, accompanied by a high-level government delegation.

Turkmenistan has expressed interest in supporting Bangladesh's energy security as the two countries agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and other potential sectors.

Bangladesh is exploring the possibility of importing natural gas from Myanmar through a pipeline to meet its domestic energy needs.

Bangladesh and Bhutan have agreed to enhance bilateral trade and private sector cooperation, potentially leading to a Free Trade Agreement.

Bangladesh and India are working to enhance their economic partnership by addressing trade barriers, easing visa processes, and promoting joint ventures in infrastructure and technology.

The Bangladeshi government is implementing short and long-term strategies to tackle the nation's energy crisis, focusing on exploration, imports, and infrastructure development.

Eric Geelan, the Political and Economic Counsellor at the US Embassy in Dhaka, met with Bangladesh's Energy Minister to discuss enhancing bilateral energy cooperation.

Bangladesh and Kosovo aim to establish a government-to-government mechanism for the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers in Kosovo, ensuring a transparent and orderly process.

Bangladesh and Kosovo are exploring a Free Trade Agreement to enhance bilateral trade and investment.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the need to maximize the use of Bangladesh's water resources to enhance fisheries production, generate employment, and increase fish exports.

The Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) has a clear roadmap for developing e-GP Version 2.0 to build a modern, citizen-centric, and technology-driven public procurement system.

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has emphasized the need for collective efforts from all stakeholders to sustainably develop Bangladesh's fisheries sector.

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is set to launch a pilot program selling essential commodities at lower prices outside the Smart Family Card system.

Asian Development Bank Vice-President Yingming Yang concluded a five-day visit to Bangladesh, advancing discussions on the next Country Partnership Strategy and supporting the Integrated Growth Network Development initiative.

Spain's inflation rate reached 3.6% in July, up from 3.2% in June, driven by increased energy costs.

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood announced that the ongoing energy crisis in Bangladesh is expected to ease soon with the repair of a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) and the arrival of LNG cargoes.

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has proposed a multi-tier strategy to tackle Bangladesh's mounting energy crisis, emphasizing immediate, medium- and long-term measures.

Bangladesh's workers' remittances have surged by 45.6% in the first 11 days of August 2026.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has called for the development of a robust and internationally recognized halal ecosystem in Bangladesh, aiming to transform the country into a global halal hub.

Bangladesh and Singapore have expressed hope for the early conclusion of a proposed bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA), underscoring the need for stronger business-to-business engagement to deepen trade, investment, and economic cooperation.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury stresses the importance of private sector involvement in the $5 billion Integrated Growth Network Development (IGND) initiative.

CII Mission on Infrastructure, Trade and Investment Chairman Vinayak Chatterjee has proposed forming two high-level Business-to-Business (B2B) taskforces to deepen economic cooperation between Bangladesh and India, particularly in infrastructure and emerging technology sectors.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon emphasizes the importance of public awareness and proper policies to prevent the negative impacts and misuse of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI).

United Commercial Bank (UCB) and Bangladesh Bank (BB) have partnered to expand financing for farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and businesses, aiming to enhance agricultural production, food security, and employment opportunities in rural areas.

Grameenphone has contributed Tk 24.60 crore to the Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation Fund, fulfilling its obligation under the Bangladesh Labour Act.

Bangladesh Bank has directed all scheduled banks to allow foreign nationals working under employment visas to open bank accounts.

The government has intensified its efforts to shut down illegal healthcare facilities across the country.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a hospital for medical checks following a petition by his lawyers citing poor health.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from jail to a hospital for medical checks.

Unidentified aircraft struck an out-of-service military airfield in northwest Syria where Syrian defence ministry forces are present, according to a security source.

A Russian attack on the Kharkiv region in northeast Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of 10 people, according to the local governor.

Australian cricket great David Warner has been fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock after admitting to drink driving.

Zion Suzuki is set to become the first Japanese goalkeeper in Premier League history, joining Aston Villa for a record 35 million euros.

Japan's Defence Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, has emphasized the critical importance of cooperation among Japan, the United States, and South Korea for regional security amid changing geopolitical dynamics.

OpenAI plans to lease a massive new AI data center in Ohio, backed by a $105 billion financing commitment from Nvidia.

US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner announced that progress towards disarming Hamas and advancing the Gaza peace plan could begin within a month.

England's cricket team, now without Bazball architects Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, prepares to face Pakistan in their first Test since the era's end.

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has won re-election with 60% of the vote, despite opposition allegations of irregularities and government interference.

The Cabinet has approved a tax reduction on imports of green chilli and tomato to stabilize prices and ensure supply.