A new US report says Bangladesh government has not met the minimum requirements of fiscal transparency although made significant progress towards meeting international requirements for the first time …
UN for adoption, implementation of national strategy for cutting poverty among Bangladesh’s differently-abled
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Friday called on Bangladesh to adopt and implement a national strategy to cut poverty among differently-abled people.The committee …
Apprehended Bangladeshi national handed over to Bangladesh Guards as goodwill gesture
A 27-year old Bangladeshi national was apprehended by BSF troops while he was allegedly crossing the International Border illegally. The man was handed over to the Border Guard Bangladesh as a …
Sheikh Hasina’s Visit to Delhi Disappoints Bangladesh
Seven MoUs were signed during the Bangladeshi prime minister’s visit but no progress was made on clinching a deal on the Teesta.
For lightning-prone communities in Bangladesh, new warning system may not be enough
Farmers and fishers like Moza and Jain and Tera account for most of the victims, and as is often the case around the world, it’s members of poorer communities who are most at risk as a changing …
Bangladesh declares three days of mourning for Queen Elizabeth
The Bangladesh government has announced three days of state mourning in honour of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II after her death on Thursday. The period of mourning will start on Friday, according to …
Bangladesh asks India for passage to buy Nepal’s energy
Bangladesh has requested India for a power transmission corridor to import electricity generated in Nepal. Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who wrapped up her four-day official visit to India …
Elderly artist Malcolm does not want to return to Australia without his wife despite hardship in Bangladesh
Elderly Australian artist Malcolm Arnold has been living in a remote village of Bangladesh since 2008. He first visited Bangladesh in 2001 to author a book about Bangladesh cricket. After marrying a …
Engaging with Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh ink seven agreements, leaders agree for deeper co-operation in key sectors Despite these, Sheikh Hasina might be disappointed on river water sharing. There are 54 rivers that are …
Pakistan’s Flood Crisis Could Become a Food Crisis
Pakistan’s ongoing flood crisis could intensify food insecurity, Bangladesh’s prime minister meets her Indian counterpart in New Delhi, and some girls’ schools reopen in Afghanistan. If you would like …