Thousands of exultant Bangladeshis gathered in Dhaka to mark the first anniversary on Tuesday of the mass protests that toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as the interim government unveiled …
Pakistan, Bangladesh to boost trade, energy cooperation, industrial linkage
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, to explore deeper bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, logistics, and …
Thousands join Bangladesh rallies, concerts one year after Hasina’s ouster
DHAKA (Reuters) -Thousands of exultant Bangladeshis gathered in the capital of Dhaka on Tuesday for rallies, concerts, and prayer sessions to mark the first anniversary of deadly protests that ousted …
As Bangladesh uprising turns 1, Sheikh Hasina pens open letter to her country: ‘While they may have taken power…’
In the open letter, Sheikh Hasina called for her countrymen to stand for “justice, for economic opportunity, for education, for peace, and for a nation where no one lives in fear.” …
Bangladesh under Yunus: Mob rule and mayhem see over 600 lynching deaths in year since Hasina’s fall
In the one year since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina and the appointment of Muhammad Yunus as the country’s interim ruler, Bangladesh has descended into a state of lawlessness helmed by Islamists, with …
Kolkata’s ‘Mini Bangladesh’ counts over Rs 1,000 crore losses as Bangladeshi tourist influx dries up
Once a bustling destination for Bangladeshi travellers, Kolkata’s ‘mini Bangladesh’ is still reeling a year after the fall of the Hasina government brought cross-border tourism to near-zero. The …
‘They’re selling the revolution’: Bangladesh a year after Hasina’s downfall
Protesters wanted ‘real change’ but instability looms as political groups jostle for power and promised reforms falter.
Bangladesh a year after Hasina: A nation in turmoil as it marks Monsoon Revolution anniversary
In August 2024, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, resigned from her office and fled her homeland, marking the end of her 15-year-long reign. Here’s what Bangladesh looks like a …
Affordability, sustainability crisis rank Bangladesh 4th on global food insecurity list
A newly released global report has revealed that Bangladesh endured a severe food crisis in 2024, with 23.6 million …
HSBC to Shut Retail Operation in Bangladesh Amid Simplification Push
HSBC Holdings Plc HSBC plans to begin a phased wind-down of its International Wealth and Premier Banking (Retail Banking) in Bangladesh starting in the second half of 2025, as part of its ongoing …