Shona Banu still shudders when she thinks of the past few days.The 58-year-old, a resident of Barpeta district in India’s north-eastern state of Assam, says that she was called to the local police …
Chinese investment helps boost Bangladesh’s economy: business leaders
China has been the largest source of foreign investment in Bangladesh during recent years, with investments in sectors including energy, transportation, and digital industries creating a large number …
Sustainable Switch: Deadly floods hit Nigeria, India and Bangladesh
Fatal floods have wreaked havoc across Nigeria, India and Bangladesh this week as Romania is dealing with the aftermath of one of its worst floods in 30 years, the head of the U.S. Federal Emergency …
Ebadot Hossain back in Bangladesh squad for SL Tests
Ebadot Hossain returns to the Bangladesh team for the first time in almost two years, after being named in the 16-man squad for the two Tests against Sri Lanka later this month. He has recovered from …
Bangladesh Drops ‘Father Of The Nation’ Title For Mujibur Rahman Amid Shifting Liberation War Narrative
Following the removal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s portrait from Bangladesh’s currency, the interim government has dropped the ‘Father of the Nation’ title for him in a legislation amendment.
Student abuse clip filmed in Pakistan, not Bangladesh
Local media in Bangladesh have recently reported cases of physical abuse in schools, but footage of a boy hanging upside down is not from a madrasa in the South Asian country, as online posts claim.
Indonesia and Bangladesh Discuss Bilateral Ties, Rohingya Issues
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs met with several officials in Bangladesh to strengthen bilateral relations.
Najmul to continue as captain as Bangladesh release squad for SL series
Bangladesh have decided to retained Najmul Hossain Shonto as Test captain for one more year, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against …
Bangladesh amends freedom fighters’ law, drops ‘Father of the Nation’ title for Mujibur Rahman
This move comes just days after Mujibur Rahman’s portrait was dropped from the country’s new currency notes. He is the founding father of Bangladesh and the father of deposed prime minister Sheikh …
Can Yunus still deliver Bangladesh from the brink?
Ten months after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Bangladesh faces political paralysis. With Nobel laureate Mohammed Yunus under pressure, the Army backing early polls, and Islamist parties regrouping, the …