In a bold push to diversify its export base and capitalise on global Islamic consumer trends, Bangladesh is setting …
Students rally in Dhaka, pledge to build a ‘new Bangladesh’
A new political party formed by students who led an anti-government movement that ousted the former prime minister has rallied in Bangladesh’s capital …
Bangladesh Witnesses 637 Mob Lynching Deaths In A Year, Says Canadian Report
A Canadian report has revealed a surge in mob lynching in Bangladesh, with 637 deaths between August 2024 and July 2025 following political upheaval. The rise, a twelvefold increase from 2023, is …
Bangladesh protest victim gives evidence at ex-PM trial
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 …