The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that Bangladesh has requested a new assistance programme as it struggles with the economic fallout of the United States-Israel war on Iran. We take a look …
IMF says Bangladesh requests new assistance programme amid ongoing policy discussions
Bangladesh seeks new IMF supported programme as Prime Minister Tarique Rehman government pursues phased reforms to secure lasting economic and financial stability.
100 days of Tarique Rahman’s govt: Bangladesh witnessing renewed surge in violent crime, rape, murder and extortion cases
Ever since Tarique Rahman came to power in February this year, security and public confidence continues to remain one of the biggest challenges for his government.
Bangladesh measles outbreak has killed over 500 children
A fast-moving virus is quietly tearing through Bangladesh, and it’s not hantavirus or Ebola. As NPR reports, the country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected measles cases and at least 528 …
Bangladesh Boosts Vigilance Over Suspected Forced Crossings From India
India’s northeastern state of Assam which shares its border with Bangladesh has, since May 2025, pushed back hundreds of people into Bangladesh out of the 30,000 people tribuna …
Truck overturns in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people
A truck carrying iron rods and extra passengers has overturned in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people and injuring 10 others.
Bangladesh to import over 5 lakh tonnes of MOP fertiliser from Russia in FY27
Bangladesh will import more than 5 lakh tonnes of muriate of potash (MOP) fertiliser in the fiscal year 2026-27 from Russia. Russia’s Prodintorg and Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation …
Deadly measles outbreak in Bangladesh fuels concern over risks for U.S.
A CBS News medical correspondent and doctor says her “biggest concern for the World Cup is actually measles. It’s not hantavirus, it is not Ebola.” …
Why India likely won’t return Hasina to face Bangladesh death penalty
New Delhi, India – Shima Akhter, 24, was in the middle of football practice when her friend stopped the session to break some news for her: Sheikh Hasina, the fugitive former prime minister of …
Britain’s anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq investigated over Bangladesh-linked property scandal
Britain’s anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq, who’s the niece of Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, may be forced to resign after it was revealed that she acquired a London …