The U.S. Department of State has stated that the sanctions imposed on Bangladesh’s special police force, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), will b …
Fueling Tripura – Bangladesh connectivity! Maitri Setu and Agartala-Akhaura Rail link to start operations soon, says CM Manik Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the Maitri Setu in South Tripura and the Agartala-Akhaura (Bangladesh) rail link will become operational very soon, reported PTI. The Maitri Setu, …
Bangladeshi hajj pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia
A Bangladeshi hajj pilgrim has died in Saudi Arabia, according to hajj management portal of the religious affairs ministry.
Is the US finally realizing Bangladesh’s importance in its Indo-Pacific strategy?
Bangladesh must exercise caution when considering the adoption of the Indo-Pacific Strategy advocated by the US and its regional allies. This move could potentially strain Bangladesh’s friendship with …
Tea is a daily delight for Bangladeshis, yet plantation workers face immense hardships
In the book “History of the Gardens and Workers of Bangladesh,” Riyadh Mahmud and Alida Binte Saki wrote: The garden owners regarded them as their property, controlling their freedom and frequently …
Bangladesh To Begin Enforcing ‘No Helmet, No Fuel’ Policy Nationwide
But they frequently don’t, and the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority thinks it’s a big enough problem that it wants to do something about it. Something that seems drastic, in fact. The BRTA is now …
India’s offer to finance Teesta barrage puts Prime Minister Hasina in a diplomatic fix
If Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina decides to bring in India in place of China, she could find it difficult to convince her detractors that choosing India rather than China would benefit Bangl …
Bangladesh: Where A US Ambo Can Still Captivate A Nation
While scrolling through Facebook on a recent morning, I came across news about the potential appointment of a new US ambassador to Bangladesh. David …
With a 53% increase in eggs, these turtles just broke a 4-year record – thanks to conservation efforts in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has seen the highest number of olive ridley turtle eggs this year thanks to extensive conservation action across beaches and a local awareness program.
ADB and City Group to Build Energy-Efficient Oilseed Crushing Plant in Bangladesh
The new facility aims to replace an older, less efficient plant, with anticipated savings of 1.3 million cubic meters of water and 1,000 tons of fuel.