With a picture of the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial serving as a backdrop, the inquisitive ambassador seemed to be asking a question to a serious looking President of the …
Banglalink, Robi Axiata Joint Venture Paves the Way for Wider 4G Services in Bangladesh
VEON, a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces that Banglalink, its digital operator in Bangladesh, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …
Tripura Strengthens Fuel and Goods Supply Chain Via Bangladesh
The Tripura government is enhancing fuel and essential goods supply through Bangladesh to avoid disruptions caused by monsoon and rail issues. New Agartala-Gangasagar rail links and large storage …
US Puts Former Bangladesh Army Chief on Visa Blacklist for Graft
The US Department of State has put Bangladesh’s former army chief Aziz Ahmed on a visa blacklist on allegations of bribery and improperly awarding military contracts for personal gain.
Illegal heavy weapons enter Bangladesh from Myanmar
Illegal heavy weapons are entering Bangladesh through the Myanmar border, falling into the hands of separatist groups based in the Rohingya camps in Ukhiya and Teknaf. In a significant operation, law enforcement forces recently seized a large cache of firearms,
US Crackdown: Aziz Ahmed Sanctioned Due to Corruption in Bangladesh
The United States has taken a decisive step against corruption in Bangladesh by imposing sanctions on former General Aziz Ahmed, who previously held the prestigious position of Chief of the Bangladesh …
Migrant worker, in S’pore for 12 years, reunites with daughter he left behind in Bangladesh as a baby
Mazibur, who works as a cleaner at Nee Soon East for Nee Soon Town Council, had left his country for Singapore to make a living when his daughter was only 22 days old and never returned. Nee Soon …
Effective financial management systems vital for nation’s economic stability: State Minister Waseqa
State Minister for Finance Waseqa Ayesha Khan called for policy planners, academics and development partners to assist in creating a robust and efficient financial management system for Bangladesh in …
US blacklists former Bangladesh military chief over corruption
WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday (May 20) put Bangladesh’s former army chief on a visa blacklist over accusations of accepting bribes and improperly awarding military contracts to benefit his …
Ex-chief of Bangladesh Army Aziz Ahmed, family barred from entering USA
The US Department of State in an announcement on Monday said former chief of Bangladesh Army General Aziz Ahmed and his immediate family members, were ineligible for entry into the United States.