A glance at the most important news of the day

World Bank commits additional $2 billion in support to Bangladesh
The World Bank today (17 September) said it could mobilise an additional about $2 billion new financing in this fiscal year to support critical reforms, flood response, better air quality and health.
International Democracy Day: BNP rally begins at Nayapaltan
Scores of BNP leaders and activists gathered at Nayapaltan to commemorate "victims of political repression" and in observance of International Democracy Day. The rally began at 2:30pm today (17 September).
Important dates in the 2024 US presidential race
Republican former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat, will face each other in the Nov. 5 US presidential election.
Govt expects WB's budget support this year: Salehuddin
Finance and Commerce Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today (17 September) said Bangladesh expects budget support from the World Bank (WB) within this year.
Germany to provide €1 billion support over 10 years for renewable energy: Environment adviser
Adviser to the ministries of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Water Resources Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said that Germany will provide Bangladesh with €1 billion over the next 10 years, including €15 million this year, focusing on renewable energy generation.