UK-based firms have expressed interest in investing up to $50 million to help Bangladesh recover assets allegedly stolen and laundered abroad during the Awami League regime, according to a statement …
UK firms want to invest $50 million in Bangladesh’s stolen asset recovery drive
UK-based firms have expressed interest in investing up to $50 million to help Bangladesh recover assets allegedly stolen and laundered abroad during the Awami League regime, according to a statement …
India ends transshipment facilities for Bangladesh days after Yunus’ call for China to ‘extend economy’ near ‘landlocked’ Northeast
The development came days after interim leader Muhammad Yunus referred to Bangladesh as the ‘only guardian of the ocean for all this region’ and invoked the ‘landlocked’ northeastern states while …
India ends transshipment facilities for Bangladesh days after Yunus’ call for China to ‘extend economy’ near ‘landlocked’ Northeast
The development came days after interim leader Muhammad Yunus referred to Bangladesh as the ‘only guardian of the ocean for all this region’ and invoked the ‘landlocked’ northeastern states while …
Bangladesh seeks tariff relief as US raises garment duties
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has written to US President Donald Trump, committing to purchase more American cotton, reports the “Financial Times”. The Bangladeshi government aims …
At least 72 arrested across Bangladesh after anti-Israel protests turn violent
Following large-scale anti-Israel protests across Bangladesh, at least 72 individuals were arrested for vandalism and looting. Demonstrations, condemn …
Mobs plunder KFC, Bata outlets in Bangladesh. Why Dhaka is on boil again
Outlets of international brands such as Bata, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Puma were vandalised and looted in Bangladesh as thousands took to the streets to protest against Israel.
India scraps cargo transshipment route for Bangladesh, impacting regional trade
India has withdrawn a key transshipment facility for Bangladesh’s export cargo to third countries via Indian ports, a move expected to impact trade routes across South Asia.
Bangladesh economy struggles but to recover in next fiscal: ADB
In a sharp downgrade, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) now expects Bangladesh’s economy to grow by just 3.9% in the current fiscal year 2024–25 – down from 5.1% in its September 2024 forecast and a …
Anti-Israel protests turn violent in Bangladesh as mobs target business outlets, 56 arrested
The protest rallies were held in different cities on Monday to express solidarity with the Palestinians and condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza. The unrest came just ahead of a four-day international …