Newspaper buildings were set on fire after the death of an activist who was attacked recently. Political leaders fear more violence could derail attempts to restore democracy.
Violence continues in Bangladesh after youth protest leader’s death
Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in the uprising that ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina, was shot in Dhaka last week.
The policy paradox at the heart of Bangladesh’s digital finance story
Bangladesh Bank has mandated that 50% of agent-banking representatives must be women, while fewer than 3% of the country’s MFS agents, the channel that handles the lion’s share of daily cash-in, …
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns
India has lodged a strong protest against what it has called the “deteriorating security situation” around its mission in Dhaka. On Wednesday, India’s foreign ministry summoned Bangladeshi envoy Riaz …
Bangladesh Receives $858 Million World Bank Financing to Improve Climate Resilient Agriculture Growth and Road Safety
DHAKA, June 7, 2023 – The government of Bangladesh and the World Bank today signed two financing agreements totaling $858 million to enhance climate-resilient agricultural growth, food security, and …
BFIU Lifts Account Restrictions On 13 Individuals Following Review
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has lifted restrictions on the bank accounts of 13 individuals after a financial review found no grounds for continued action.
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns in Dhaka
India summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi to convey its strong concerns on Wednesday over what it described as a deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh, particularly threats …
How Bangladesh leader’s threat to cut off India’s ‘Seven Sisters’ has sparked a diplomatic row
Anti-India sentiments are increasing in Bangladesh. Earlier this week, National Citizen Party (NCP) leader, Hasnat Abdullah, made hostile remarks against India, threatening to isolate the Seven …
Takeaways from the AP’s report on the impact of aid cuts on Rohingya children in Bangladesh
Severe foreign aid cuts imposed this year by U.S. President Donald Trump, along with funding reductions from other countries, shuttered thousands of schools and youth training centers in camps for …
Photos reveal impact of U.S. aid cuts on Rohingya children in camps in Bangladesh
Deep cuts to foreign aid by U.S. President Donald Trump this year, compounded by reductions from other donor countries, have led to the closure of thousands of schools and youth centers in Rohingya …