Kolkata’s ‘mini Bangladesh,’ a once-thriving hub for Bangladeshi tourists, has suffered immense financial losses exceeding Rs 1,000 crore following political instability in Bangladesh. The area, known …
Omar Faruk appointed new MD of Islami Bank
The Bangladesh Bank has appointed Md Omar Faruk Khan as the new Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, …
A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability
Bangladesh is marking one year of the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Aug. 5 amid hopes and desperation for a better democracy.
Students rally in Dhaka, pledge to build a ‘new Bangladesh’ amid political uncertainty
A new political party formed by students who led an anti-government movement that ousted the former prime minister has rallied in Bangladesh’s capital.
Bangladesh seeks stake in trillion-dollar global halal economy
In a bold push to diversify its export base and capitalise on global Islamic consumer trends, Bangladesh is setting …
Students rally in Dhaka, pledge to build a ‘new Bangladesh’
A new political party formed by students who led an anti-government movement that ousted the former prime minister has rallied in Bangladesh’s capital …
Bangladesh Witnesses 637 Mob Lynching Deaths In A Year, Says Canadian Report
A Canadian report has revealed a surge in mob lynching in Bangladesh, with 637 deaths between August 2024 and July 2025 following political upheaval. The rise, a twelvefold increase from 2023, is …
Bangladesh protest victim gives evidence at ex-PM trial
The first witness in the trial of Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina gave evidence on Sunday, a man shot in the face during protests that toppled her last year.
Bangladesh eyes stake in $7tr global halal economy: Ashik Chowdhury
Bangladesh is working to position itself as a competitive player in the $7 trillion global halal economy, which is growing fast, said Ashik Chowdhury, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment …
‘Did we really win?’ A year after Hasina’s fall, Bangladesh students livid at Yunus regime
Yunus’s ambitious agenda is faltering. Economic challenges loom large. Inflation remains above 9 per cent, and youth unemployment is rampant.