The first witness in the trial of Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina gave evidence on Sunday, a man shot in the face during protests that toppled her last year.
Bangladesh eyes stake in $7tr global halal economy: Ashik Chowdhury
Bangladesh is working to position itself as a competitive player in the $7 trillion global halal economy, which is growing fast, said Ashik Chowdhury, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment …
‘Did we really win?’ A year after Hasina’s fall, Bangladesh students livid at Yunus regime
Yunus’s ambitious agenda is faltering. Economic challenges loom large. Inflation remains above 9 per cent, and youth unemployment is rampant.
Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet goes live in Bangladesh
US tech baron Elon Musk’s Starlink has officially fired up its satellite internet services in Bangladesh, marking a milestone moment in the country’s digital landscape. The launch follows the approval …
In Bangladesh, Visa sees huge digital opportunity
A significant concern for Bangladesh’s digital economy, however, is security. With increasing digital usage comes a spike in fraud. To that end, Visa has invested over $10 billion in security, of …
Bangladesh interim govt to unveil ‘July declaration’ on first anniversary of Hasina’s ouster
The Bangladesh interim government of Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said it would unveil on August 5 the “July Declaration”, coinciding with the first anniversary of the ouster of then prime minister …
‘Decisive victory’: Yunus lauds Bangladesh’s US tariff deal, highlights India’s 25% rate
This achievement not only underscores Bangladesh’s rising strength on the global stage but also opens the door to greater opportunities, accelerated growth, and lasting prosperity,” Yunus said in a …
At least 27 killed as Bangladesh air force jet crashes into Dhaka school
A Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into a college in the capital Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 27 people, mostly children, according to officials – in the country’s deadliest air incident in …
US cuts tariffs on Bangladesh to 20% after talks
The United States has slashed its tariff rate on goods from Bangladesh to 20 percent, a significant reduction from the previous 35 percent, after a final round of intense negotiations in Washington.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq to face trial in Bangladesh
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq is set to face trial later this month over corruption allegations in Bangladesh. The former minister is accused of illegally receiving land in Bangladesh as part of a wider …