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While fuel shortages have shut down 52 power plants across Bangladesh, solar facilities keep generating electricity and stabilizing the grid. In the country's poorest northern region, solar now provides 84% of daytime power. #
After a deadly 2024 uprising ended authoritarian rule, Bangladesh's newly elected parliament convened this week with leaders pledging unity and democratic reform. The historic session marks a fresh start for 170 million people after months of turmoil.
After two decades, Bangladesh is restoring its democratic process with 297 newly elected members of Parliament preparing to take office. The election marks a significant return to stability following months of political uncertainty.
Bangladesh just took a major step toward joining the global semiconductor industry with its first tech roadshow in South Korea. The two-day event connected businesses and researchers to build a new high-tech future together.
Thailand's leading aquaculture company is sharing decades of farming expertise with Bangladesh to help both nations grow seafood sustainably. The partnership could strengthen food security for millions while protecting the environment.
After years of political turmoil, Bangladesh has sworn in a new prime minister following elections that brought nearly 60% of voters to the polls. The peaceful transition marks a hopeful turning point for the South Asian nation's democracy.
Bangladesh's untapped Islamic charity system could mobilize billions annually to lift millions out of poverty. Experts say better coordination and digital tracking could transform faith-based giving into a powerful anti-poverty tool.
More than 127 million people in Bangladesh are voting in their first parliamentary election since a Gen Z-led uprising toppled the government in 2024. The historic vote marks a fresh chance for democracy after years of political turmoil.
More than a million young children in Bangladesh are getting life-saving measles vaccines as health workers race to stop an outbreak. The emergency campaign brings together governments and global health organizations to protect the country's most vulnerable.
At the UN's International Migration Review Forum, Bangladesh's minister championed the dignity of millions of migrant workers worldwide. His message was clear: workers deserve rights, not just paychecks.
In Bangladesh, where disease-carrying mosquitoes thrive in waste-filled waterways, 50,000 young volunteers are cleaning their way to a healthier future. Their weekly cleanups are saving lives in a country facing record dengue outbreaks.
Bangladesh is making history today as millions cast ballots in the country's first parliamentary election since a Gen Z-led movement peacefully ousted the previous government in 2024. The vote marks a fresh democratic start for the South Asian nation of 170 million people.
A student team from BRAC University just earned national recognition for designing an autonomous underwater vehicle from scratch. Their innovation shows how young engineers are putting Bangladesh on the global robotics map.
A new cash assistance program in Bangladesh could lift over 12 million people out of poverty by giving vulnerable families $30 per month. The program just launched its pilot phase with 40,000 families.
Bangladesh just made it easier for companies to build large solar farms by offering government-owned land through new public-private partnerships. The move could help the country reach its goal of 10,000 megawatts of solar power by 2030.
A Nigerian tech company just made history by acquiring Bangladesh's largest online marketplace, showing African startups are ready to compete on the global stage. It's a rare win that flips the script on who's expanding where.
Bangladesh is bringing together government officials, researchers, and development experts to prove that investing in children early creates lasting social mobility and breaks generational poverty. New evidence shows supporting early childhood development delivers better returns than interventions later in life.
A new eco-tourism vessel powered by Swedish solar technology just hit the water in Bangladesh, offering clean energy solutions for one of the world's most climate-vulnerable regions. The partnership between Midsummer and local company Unissol Group marks a major step toward sustainable tourism in sensitive ecosystems.
A new economic report shows that cutting mobile service taxes in Pakistan and Bangladesh could accelerate GDP growth and actually increase government revenue within five years. Hundreds of millions of people could gain better access to digital banking and economic opportunity.
Bangladesh is transforming its education system by adding sports, culture, innovation, and foreign languages to help students thrive in a tech-driven world. Over 1,000 students just showcased their startup ideas and science projects at the country's first national innovation event.
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