A senior official of the European Investment Bank says the regional lending agency is keen to double its funding for Bangladesh, but she expressed concern over human rights as the country endures a spell of political turmoil.

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has plans to double its facilitated investments in the defense and security sector this year, according to the bank's president, Nadia Calvino. The move comes as Europe aims to stimulate growth in these industries.

The European Investment Bank expects to double the amount of investments it facilitates for defense and security this year as the region seeks to jump-start the industry, President Nadia Calvino said.

Dhaka has urged all Bangladesh missions abroad to design a strategy to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Bangladesh from their respective host countries. The directive was issued from a virtual session titled "Investment Talks with Bangladesh Missions",

The European Union and UN Women have signed a partnership agreement at the EU office in Dhaka to prevent sexual and gender-based violence in public spaces, workplaces and tertiary educational institutions in Bangladesh.

Citigroup Inc.’s top investment banker says US corporates are on the hunt for overseas deals thanks to a strong dollar, an easier regulatory regime and a widening gap in the multiples at which international companies are being valued.

The European Investment Bank is to invest €2 billion ($2.07 billion) in the European defence industry in 2025, the bank's president Nadia Calviño announced on Tuesday. "Last year the European Investment Bank reached a record €1 billion in investment in the area of security and defence,

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus left Dhaka for Davos, Switzerland early today on a four-day official visit to attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.

DHAKA, Jan 20, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus is set to leave here for Davos, Switzerland, on a four-day official visit to attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) beginning on January 21.

Bangladesh will highlight its efforts for an improved business and investment climate during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland to attract the global business leaders and investors giving them a confidence to explore the opportunities

DHAKA, Jan 19, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus leaves here for Davos, Switzerland tomorrow night on a 4-day official visit to attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) begins on January 21.