World Bank-Bangladesh Signed $850 million Financing Package

Jamal Uddin: Bangladesh and the World Bank signed two financing agreements totaling $850 million on april 23rd to help the country develop the Bay Terminal deep sea port and modernize the national social p

World Bank Group Launches Next Phase of Private Sector Investment Lab with Focus on Job Creation

Special correspondent WASHINGTON, DC:The World Bank Group today announced the launch of the next phase of its Private Sector Investment Lab, focused on implementing proven solutions at scale. This new chap

Increasing domestic revenues is key to stronger fiscal buffers

South Asia’s Growth Prospects Dimming Amid Global Uncertainty

Special correspondent from WASHINGTON, DC:South Asia’s growth prospects have weakened, with projections downgraded in most countries in the region, amid increasing uncertainty in the global economy.Steppin

Tariffs and unilateral trade actions are causing uncertainty: IMF chief

somoy journal desk:Tariffs and unilateral trade actions are causing uncertainty that will lower global growth, but not enough to tip the world’s economy in to recession, International Monetary Fund chief K

‘Mega Halal Bangkok-25’ announces attractive offers for Bangladeshi participants

Staff Correspondent:Mega Halal Bangkok, a familiar exposition is scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 16 to 18 July this year (2025). Comasia, a renowned international exhibition organizer,

Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings from Women Entrepreneur Association of Bangladesh

Somoy journal desk:Following the people's uprising, this year's Eid-ul-Fitr is set to be celebrated in a new atmosphere in the country. Even during Ramadan, we experienced a different reality where commodi

Martin Raiser has reaffirmed the global lender’s commitment to Bangladesh amid economic challenges

Jamal Uddin:World Bank (WB) Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, visited Dhaka from February 8 to 12, reaffirming the global lender’s commitment to Bangladesh amid economic challenges. The visit f

Former Inspector General of Bangladesh Police Azizul Huq Died

Somoy journal desk:M. Azizul Huq, former Inspector General of Bangladesh Police and a former advisor to the Caretaker Government of Bangladesh, breathed his last on January 15, Wednesday early morning at h

Saudia Celebrates Saudi Arabia’s 2034 FIFA World Cup Win with Exclusive In-Flight Surprises

somoyjournal desk: Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, celebrated Saudi Arabia’s historic victory in securing the bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup with a series of unique in-flight experi

Bangladesh Receives $900 million World Bank Financing to Improve Environment Sustainability, Urban and Climate Resilience

Jamal Uddin:Bangladesh and the World Bank signed two financing agreements totaling $900 million today to help the country achieve environment sustainability, climate resiliency, including in urban infrastr