S aifuzzaman Chowdhury, a minister in Sheikh Hasina’s government in Bangladesh, is the target of the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus. The reason for this is his immense w …
Bangladesh lowers price of 12kg LPG cylinder by Tk 28
Consumers will now pay less for liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, as the price of a 12kg cylinder, widely used for cooking, has been reduced by Tk 28 to Tk 1,450. Bangladesh Energy Regulatory …
Bangladesh denies Trump’s allegations of receiving USD 29 million fund for ‘political’ project
Bangladesh has denied US President Donald Trump’s allegations of Dhaka receiving USD 29 million in funds to implement a ‘controversial’ project to strengthen the political landscape in Bangladesh.”The …
How the interim government can make lasting reforms in Bangladesh
Visiting Dhaka in January, it felt like the climate of fear that had pervaded the country for many years had finally been lifted.
‘I am worried, but not without hope’: Amartya Sen on Bangladesh crisis
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen voiced concern over Bangladesh’s ongoing crisis, emphasising his connection to the nation. He acknowledged the progress made since independence but warned against political …
Crime Wave Sweeps Post-Hasina Bangladesh
Since the political transition on August 5 last year, Bangladesh has experienced a sharp rise in violent crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, and burglary. Major cities and towns have become …
Bangladesh has no option but to have good ties with India: Muhammad Yunus
His remarks came weeks ahead of the Bimstec Summit in Thailand during April 3-4, when the Bangladeshi side is keen to set up a meeting between Yunus and Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
Bangladesh can attract big investments in renewables
A delegation of development and renewable energy experts, led by a former Norwegian minister, called on Professor Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government in Bangladesh, at a state …
Election Commission vows transparency as Bangladesh prepares for polls
According to the updated list on March 2, 2025, the country has a total of 12,18,32,274 eligible voters. Out of them, 6,33,61,615 are males and 6,03,69,665 are females. There are 994 voters of the …
India’s medical tourism takes a hit as patient arrivals from Bangladesh plunge amid visa restrictions
According to the latest data from the Ministry of Tourism, MVT declined by 43% year-on-year (YoY) in November 2024 and 59% in December 2024. The decline in MVT has affected hospitals that rely on …