Major political parties in Bangladesh have signed a roadmap for political reforms proposed by the interim government while police clashed with protesters seeking more provisions for the activists who ousted the previous government.
Bangladesh’s ex-PM Sheikh Hasina faces death penalty for protest killings
Prosecutors in Bangladesh are seeking the death penalty for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the deaths of 1,400 people during a student protest.
Finance Minister stresses Pakistan, Bangladesh knowledge sharing for regional development
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has emphasized the importance of continued knowledge-sharing and capacity-building between Pakistan and Bangladesh to strengthen regional development efforts.
Clashes break out in Bangladesh capital as major political parties set to sign a new charter
Police have used teargas, stun grenades and batons to disperse protesters outside Bangladesh’s national Parliament complex.
Patience running out back home amid Bangladesh’s batting gloom
Former captains Mohammad Ashraful and Akram Khan point at systemic issues around team selection, lack of batting plans, and players not adapting to the modern way
Simmons wants Bangladesh players to stay off social media following unsavoury episode
Mohammad Naim had posted a reaction after he and a few other Bangladesh players were abused by some fans at the Dhaka airport on Wednesday …
Japan urges Bangladesh to sign EPA by this year, ease business rules to attract its FDI
Japan has called on Bangladesh to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) within this year and to implement key reforms—such as simplifying business procedures, overhauling customs processes, …
Barishal most business-friendly division
Barishal has emerged as the most business-friendly division in Bangladesh, followed by Sylhet and Mymensingh, while Dhaka and Chattogram failed to secure top positions despite being the country’s …
Death penalty sought for Bangladesh’s ex-leader Sheikh Hasina
Prosecutors have sought the death penalty for Kamal, who is also in hiding. Chowdhury pleaded guilty in July but has not been handed a sentence. Hasina has already been sentenced to six months in …
Bangladesh should tap Asian markets as protectionism reshapes trade: experts
As rising protectionism across major economies continues to shape global trade, Bangladesh should pivot towards emerging Asian markets to expand its trade horizons, experts said yesterday.