Following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, attacks on Hindus and other minorities have surged. Temples have been vandalized, homes set ablaze, and people are living in fear. Mounting pressure forced the …
Budget 2025: Maldives gets more aid from India, but what about Bangladesh?
India’s foreign aid drops to Rs 5,483 crore in Budget 2025; Maldives sees a hike to Rs 600 crore, Afghanistan’s aid doubles, while Myanmar faces a cut amid ongoing internal turmoil …
India-Bangladesh trade connectivity will continue, says India’s envoy
Trade connectivity and economic engagement between India and Bangladesh will continue to strengthen the ties between the two nations, Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma said on Monday. The High …
Task force formed to address illegal foreigners in Bangladesh
The Home Ministry has constituted an 11-member task force to address the issue of foreign nationals residing illegally in …
UK assisting Bangladesh in Tulip corruption probe
The National Crime Agency (NCA) of the UK is assisting investigators in Bangladesh as they probe corruption claims against …
UK’s National Crime Agency assisting Bangladesh in Tulip Siddiq corruption probe
Some UK officers travelled to Dhaka to assist local authorities investigating claims that Tulip, a former Treasury official, benefitted from a disputed nuclear power plant deal. She is accused of usin …
EU: Impartial, efficient judiciary needed in Bangladesh
The European Union has emphasized the need for a strong, impartial, and efficient judiciary in Bangladesh to safeguard fundamental rights and promote transparency. “A strong, impartial and efficient …
Kuwait keen to hire more female domestic aides from Bangladesh: home advisor
The advisor urges the Middle Eastern country to further its support for Rohingya refugees if the US stops funding …
Bangladesh: Hindu devotees in Bangladesh worship goddess Saraswati
Devout Hindus in Bangladesh celebrated on Monday Saraswati Puja, in honour of the goddess of knowledge, wisdom and culture, with prayers and rituals. In the Jagannath Hall of the University of Dhaka, …
Protect religious minorities: Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser asks security chiefs amid global image concerns
Noting that Bangladesh’s country’s global image “will be badly damaged” if it fails to protect its religious minorities, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday ordered security chiefs to take special …