The Khaleda Zia-led BNP was considered an unchallenged frontrunner in the Bangladesh general election promised in February 2026 by chief advisor Muhammad Yunus. A new poll shows the Jamaat-e-Islami breathing down the BNP’s neck with a difference of just four percentage points.
Who is Khaleda Zia? UK medical team to arrive in Bangladesh as BNP supremo’s health worsens
Khaleda was admitted to a Dhaka hospital on November 23 with infections impacting her heart and lungs. Her condition worsened, leading to a transfer to the coronary care unit four days later and placement on ventilation Sunday night.
EU wants Bangladesh to import more to reduce trade gap
European businesses and diplomats have urged Bangladesh to increase imports from the European Union (EU) to help narrow the bloc’s large trade deficit with the country.
Tulip Siddiq says Bangladesh jail term is ‘unfair’
The MP, and niece of Bangladesh’s ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.
Pakistan’s fintech bet pays off in a new era for South Asian finance
Pakistan is emerging as the most assertive fintech player in South Asia. Unlike Bangladesh and Nepal, both of which have outlawed cryptocurrencies, Pakistan avoided a blanket ban and is now moving …
UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq handed jail sentence in absentia in Bangladesh graft case
A Bangladesh court sentenced British lawmaker and former minister Tulip Siddiq in absentia to two years in jail on Monday in a corruption case involving the alleged illegal allocation of a plot of …
Bangladesh’s ex-leader Hasina and her British lawmaker niece both found guilty of corruption
A court in Bangladesh’s capital sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison on Monday for …
Bangladesh’s ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty of corruption
A court in Bangladesh’s capital sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in prison Monday for …
Condenan en Bangladesh a exmandataria Hasina y su sobrina, la legisladora británica Tulip Siddiq
Un tribunal en la capital de Bangladesh sentenció el lunes a la ex primera ministra Sheikh Hasina a cinco años de prisión y a su …
Bangladesh Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2025: A $1.92 Billion Market by 2030 Featuring Pathao, Mutho, and ShopUp
The BNPL market in Bangladesh is expanding, with significant growth forecast. Key opportunities exist in diverse segments like retail, home improvement, and travel. Businesses can leverage insights …