Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, condemns the seizure of his family’s properties, accusing the courts under Muhammad Yunus’s interim government of acting …
Indian yarn producers consider waterways for export to Bangladesh
After Bangladesh shut yarn imports through its five land ports last month, producers of the spun fibre in India are considering alternative modes of transportation..Land ports in Benapole, Bhomra, …
Yunus-led Bangladesh government has targeted 640 journalists in eight months, says report released on World Press Freedom Day
Interim Bangladesh government under Muhammad Yunus targets journalists, stifling media freedom, documented by Indian rights group RRAG.
India recalls KV Subramanian from IMF Board six months before term end
Subramanian, who began his tenure in November 2022, represented India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan on the IMF’s Executive Board. As of May 3, the IMF website listed the position as vacant. The government is in the process of nominating his replacement,
Bangladesh’s foreign debt payments rise 25% to $3.2b in 9 months
In the first nine months of the current fiscal year (FY25), Bangladesh repaid $3.212 billion in principal and interest to development partners, marking a 24.9% increase from the $2.571 billion paid …
Thousands of Islamists rally in Bangladesh against proposed changes to women’s rights
More than 20,000 supporters of an Islamist group have rallied in Bangladesh’s capital to denounce proposed recommendations for equal rights for mainly Muslim women …
Anisuzzaman: Bangladesh may exit IMF loan program if new conditions imposed
Bangladesh will withdraw from the $4.7 billion loan programme if the International Monetary Fund (IMF) imposes additional conditions for the release of the remaining tranches, warned Anisuzzaman …
Adviser: Bangladesh advances on press freedom index due to govt’s non-interference
Bangladesh has advanced 16 positions in the World Press Freedom Index due to the absence of government interference in the media, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam has said. He said …
“Possibility Of India Not Touring Bangladesh”: Report Makes Explosive Claim After Pahalgam Terror Attack
India will play three ODIs and as many T20s in Bangladesh. This will also be India’s first T20 bilateral series in Bangladesh and first exclusive white-ball tour since 2014. The first two ODIs and the …
If India attacks Pakistan, Bangladesh should occupy Northeastern States: Muhammad Yunus’ aide
Former Bangladesh Army officer suggests collaboration with China to occupy India’s northeastern States if India attacks Pakistan.