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Prospects for regional cooperation in energy sector

Syed Raiyan Amir

The BBIN countries, comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal, share similar socio-economic characteristics that present ample opportunities for mutual complementarity within the energy sector. Noteworthy disparities exist among these nations in terms of energy resource availability and demand dynamics. To harness the untapped potential for increased cooperation, concerted efforts can be made to generate cost-effective ...

Huge support for Bangladesh to fight changing climate

Syed Raiyan Amir

Development partners are expressing their commitment to support the climate agenda of the Government of Bangladesh through various means. They are initiating the Bangladesh Climate and Development Platform (BCDP). The Government of Bangladesh (GoB) and its Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) and bilateral development partners are establishing the BCDP to execute the country's climate agenda. The ...

Energy partnership with India keeps expanding

Syed Raiyan Amir

On November 1, 2023, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina underscored the joint inauguration of three development schemes aided by India as a manifestation of the distinctive amicable rapport and reciprocal collaboration between Dhaka and New Delhi. Anticipating the further bolstering of the existing relationship, she expressed optimism regarding the prospective achievements that Bangladesh and India will ...

Bangladesh-EU energy cooperation gains pace

Syed Raiyan Amir

Recently, Peteris Ustubs, the European Union (EU) director for Middle East, Asia, and Pacific at the European Commission's Directorate-General for International Partnerships (INTPA), embarked on a significant visit to Bangladesh from September 30 to October 2. The visit underscored the EU's commitment to enhancing collaboration with Bangladesh, particularly in areas critical to sustainable development, such ...

The allure of swift riches

Syed Raiyan Amir

In our swiftly evolving world, the pursuit of wealth stands as an intrinsic facet of human ambition. A multitude of individuals harbor aspirations for attaining financial triumph with swiftness, often courting shortcuts as means to their aspirations. This leaning towards expedited affluence is a construct of diverse social elements, fostered by the enchantment of immediate ...

WB’s growing engagement in Bangladesh

Syed Raiyan Amir

In accordance with the resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly in November of 2021, Bangladesh is scheduled to transition out of the category of least developed countries (LDCs) on November 24th, 2026. This development comes approximately five decades after Bangladesh initially joined this group of developing nations in December of 1975. The World ...

Nepal-China relations and BRI

Syed Raiyan Amir

China appears to be more "functional" in Nepal recently. A new administration headed by leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal has acted on the same pitch initially also. The Rasuwagadhi border crossing, which had been blocked for three years, has been reopened for two-way trade, and the much-anticipated Gyorong-Kathmandu train project's final survey has also begun as ...