4 days ago · 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.

3 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 ...

5 days 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 ...

Aug 29, 2024 · As the official representation of Switzerland in Bangladesh, the Embassy of Switzerland covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations, consular services and international cooperation between the two countries.

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.

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 · This year marks the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between Switzerland and Bangladesh, beginning with Bangladesh's founding in 1972. Since then, Switzerland has been aiding the South Asian nation with its economic and social development.

4 days ago · 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 ...

Jan 23, 2025 · 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.

Feb 20, 2024 · „Designed in Bangladesh. Made in Switzerland“ (2024) by Luc Bitterli. Join us on 7 March 2024 for a documentary film screening and panel discussion about Switzerland and Bangladesh.