Bangladesh–Switzerland relations refer to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Switzerland. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Switzerland has an embassy in Dhaka [ 3 ] and Bangladesh has one, with a resident ambassador, in Geneva.

2 hours ago · The Swiss government is set to discontinue its development aid programs in Bangladesh, Albania, and Zambia following a reduction in foreign aid funding by parliament last December. Parliament cut CHF 110 million ($121 million) from the 2025 international cooperation budget and CHF 321 million from the financial plan for 2026–2028, reports ...

Dec 10, 2023 · For selection of implementing partners, Switzerland identifies champions from the diverse and broad range of potential organisations in Bangladesh and showcases good practices to facilitate buy-in and leadership, take results to scale and ensure sustainability.

Jul 29, 2024 · In Bangladesh, Switzerland works with its partners to promote sustainable economic and social development. It works to improve market and working conditions and promote the rights and participation of minorities, women and young people to pave the way for a prosperous, just and inclusive society.

14 hours ago · Read more: How Switzerland is managing foreign aid at a time of global upheaval Parliament has cut CHF110 million ($121 million) from the 2025 international cooperation budget and CHF321 million ...

Aug 6, 2024 · Switzerland is "closely following" the current developments in Bangladesh, said the Swiss foreign ministry on the social platform X on Monday. After several weeks of demonstrations, the prime...

Jul 28, 2022 · Switzerland has been supporting Bangladesh with its economic and social development since the country's founding in 1972. This year marks the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between Switzerland and Bangladesh, beginning with Bangladesh's founding in …

6 days ago · Federal Councillor and head of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) Ignazio Cassis has reaffirmed Switzerland's support to Bangladesh during this "important phase of transition" with an interim government headed by Prof Muhammad Yunus. The FDFA head met Chief Adviser Dr Yunus on ...

Jun 14, 2023 · Bangladesh and Switzerland on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance skills-training capacity and knowledge-sharing partnership. The deal seeks to widen opportunities in Bangladesh to export skilled manpower, specifically from the medical and IT sectors, to Switzerland.

Aug 11, 2023 · Bangladesh is seeking partnership with Switzerland in new areas as Dhaka believes the narrative of the bilateral relations is “shifting” by the day. Dhaka thinks cybersecurity, anti-trafficking, the fight against corruption, migration, skill development, IT, SME development and climate change could be some new areas of “strategic ...