Yangon: In a major move, Myanmar has launched its largest warship, the King Thalun, on December 24, coinciding with the country’s 77th Navy Day. The launch event was held at the Navy Dockyard …
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Pakistan Army is 77-year-old but is behind Bangladesh Army in…
The Bangladesh Army is younger than the Pakistan Army as it was created after the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, when the country separated from Pakistan and became an independent nation. However, …
ISPR protests Anandabazar report on Bangladesh army
The Inter-Services Public Relations, ISPR, on Saturday strongly protested a report of the Anandabazar Patrika (online) published …
Muhammad Yunus suggests lowering voting age to 17 in Bangladesh, BNP says could ‘delay’ elections
Responding to Yunus’s suggestion, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) expressed concerns on Saturday over warning that it could burden the Election Commission and potentially delay the electoral …
Bangladesh: BNP Criticises Chief Adviser Yunus’ Suggestion To Lower Voting Age To 17
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday said that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ suggestion to set the minimum voting age at 17 would put pressure on the Election Commission and could delay …
Jamaat ameer calls for unity in ‘new Bangladesh’
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman today called for unity among all anti-fascist political parties to build a “new Bangladesh” inspired by the aspirations of the youth. Speaking at the 12th General …
‘There Is A Conspiracy To Keep Him In Jail’: Bangladesh Lawyer Rabindra Ghosh Vows Justice For Jailed Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das
Rabindra Ghosh, the lawyer representing jailed Bangladeshi Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, has said he would defend his client in a Bangladesh court on 2 January. Ghosh also alleged that efforts were …
BB governor: Bangladesh saw $3bn remittance inflow in 5 months
Dr Ahsan H Mansur, governor of Bangladesh Bank, said remittance inflows over the past five months have reached $3 billion. He added that foreign reserves currently exceed $20 billion in Bangladesh.
Singapore billionaire investigated in Bangladesh on money laundering and other charges
SINGAPORE: A billionaire businessman with Singapore citizenship is being investigated by the authorities in Bangladesh on money laundering and other charges related to financial wrongdoings.
A Bangladesh for all
Speakers at an event yesterday emphasised the need for political reform and vigilance to uphold the ideals of the July uprising and ensure justice for all.