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 …
Bangladesh situation affects me very much, Yunus has long way to go to resolve impasse: Amartya Sen
Expressing deep concern over the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, Nobel laureate Amartya Sen said his friend Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the neighbouring country’s interim government, is taking …
Bangladesh receives 4th-highest remittance history in February
Bangladesh received $2.528 billion in remittances in February 2025 alone, the fourth-highest monthly inflow in the country’s history. The Bangladesh Bank released the latest remittance data on Sunday.
DHS Autos introduces Deepal S07 and L07 in Bangladesh
With the launch of the Deepal S07 and L07, Bangladeshi consumers now have access to cutting-edge electric vehicles that align with the government’s vision for sustainable transportation. The models …