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On the First of February, 2025 the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate  Affairs of India Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union budget  2025-26 in the Parliament where 120 crore rupees has been allotted to Bangladesh as foreign aid which remains the same as the previous budget of India. Despite decreasing the number of amount of External ministries, India persists with the same amount for the new Bangladesh which certainly carried a lot of significance.

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus recently invited US tech billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh for the potential use of the Starlink satellite service in the country within the next 90 days. In a letter to Musk dated February 19, Yunus outlined the potential of Starlink`s connectivity, particularly for young entrepreneurs, rural communities, and underserved populations in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh, a nation founded on secular principles, has long been home to a diverse tapestry of cultures and religions. The Hindu minority, constituting approximately 8% of the population, has historically coexisted peacefully with the Muslim majority.

Anora, an independent film about a brief, ill-fated romance between a sex worker and the son of a Russian oligarch, took home the Best Picture prize along with four others at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday.

The bilateral relationship between Sweden and Bangladesh has grown significantly over the past five decades, evolving from humanitarian aid to a strong economic and trade partnership. Sweden was one of the first European nations to recognize Bangladesh`s independence in 1972 and has since played a crucial role in the country`s development.