Jan 30, 2025 · New Delhi, India: Just days after the US donor agency, USAID, announced it would halt funding to Bangladesh, the Swiss government has also decided to wind down its development aid programs to the country.Switzerland's government has announced the termination of its development programs in Albania, Bangladesh, and Zambia, following significant cuts to its international cooperation budget.

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.

Jan 30, 2025 · In what comes as a double blow to Bangladesh, the Swiss government also decided to cut foreign aid to Dhaka following Trump's action to halt support for the South Asian country. The decision will ...

6 days ago · The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will phase out its bilateral development programs in Bangladesh, Albania and Zambia by the end of 2028. This decision was based on the actual needs on the ground, Switzerland's long-term interests (diplomatic and economic) and the added value of ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Switzerland has decided to gradually end its bilateral development cooperation with Bangladesh, Albania, and Zambia by 2028. This decision was announced in a media statement from Switzerland’s Federal Council on Wednesday. The statement outlined how the Swiss Parliament’s decision to

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.

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 …

2 days ago · Ambassador Stillhart reiterated Switzerland’s continued support for Bangladesh in addressing the Rohingya refugee crisis. As the crisis protracted, he underlined the importance of keeping the refugee crisis high on the global agenda and finding solutions to improve the education and livelihood opportunities for the Rohingya population.

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 ...