India is unlikely to act on Bangladesh’s request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Hindustan Times reported today, citing sources familiar with the situation. The report noted that …
Heart and Soul: The plight of Hindus in Bangladesh: Part one
In the first episode of a two-part series for BBC World Service’s Heart & Soul, reporter Sahar Zand travels to Bangladesh to investigate the truth behind the contradictory news headlines and the contrasting videos emerging daily online.
NBR introduces Bangladesh Single Window with seven agencies to streamline trade processes
The National Board of Revenue, or NBR, has partially implemented the much-anticipated Bangladesh Single Window, or BSW, project, aimed at simplifying import and export procedures by integrating …
Bangladesh keeps LPG costs steady despite fall in global prices
Despite a slight drop in global prices, the Bangladesh government has opted to keep domestic prices for liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, unchanged in January, citing the ongoing depreciation of the …
India, Bangladesh to repatriate 185 fishermen in mutual release operation on Jan 5
India and Bangladesh are set to repatriate 95 Indian fishermen and 90 Bangladeshi fishermen on January 5, as part of a mutual release and repatriation operation facilitated by their respective coast guards.
Bangladesh’s tourism sector endures tough 2024
The tourism sector in Bangladesh weathered a difficult year in 2024, plagued by political instability, environmental calamities and security concerns in popular destinations. Tourism businesses warn that unless political stability is restored,
Najmul Hossain Shanto steps down as Bangladesh T20I captain
Najmul Hossain Shanto has quit as Bangladesh’s T20I captain. BCB president Faruque Ahmed told a local newspaper that Shanto had informed the board of his decision but that he will continue to lead in Tests and ODIs.
‘No Hindus caught on border’: Himanta Biswa Sarma links increased infiltration to ‘collapse’ of Bangladesh’s textile industry
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that there has been a “massive increase” in attempts at illegal immigration from Bangladesh into Assam after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August …
ACC sues BFIU’s Masud Biswas over illegal wealth
The Anti-Corruption Commission, or ACC, has filed a case over illegal wealth acquisition against Masud Biswas, former head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit, or BFIU – the state agency …
ACC sues BFIU’s Masud Biswas over illegal wealth
The Anti-Corruption Commission, or ACC, has filed a case over illegal wealth acquisition against Masud Biswas, former head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit, or BFIU – the state agency …