Bangladesh’s attempts to recover billions of dollars siphoned abroad over the past 15 years have made little headway, with several major recipient countries offering limited cooperation—and in some …
Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia hospitalised, ‘extremely critical’, says BNP Secretary Alamgir
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia’s health condition is “extremely critical”. The 80-year-old former premier was admitted to a hospital on Sunday night …
Nepal to export additional 20 MW electricity to Bangladesh
Bangladesh has agreed to purchase an additional 20 megawatts of electricity from Nepal, building on existing power trade arrangements as the two nations strengthen energy sector cooperation.
After death sentence, Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina gets 21 years for land grab
Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to 21 years in prison in separate corruption cases related to allocations of land in a government project, dealing another legal blow …
Thousands are left homeless by a fire in a Bangladesh slum
A devastating fire in a crowded slum in Bangladesh’s capital has destroyed 1,500 shanties and left thousands homeless. No casualties have been reported.
Dhaka, Kathmandu discuss expansion of bilateral power trade
Dhaka, Nov 27, 2025 (BSS) – Bangladesh and Nepal today discussed expanding bilateral power trade, promoting private sector investment in Nepali hydropower projects and strengthening cross-border …
OPINION | After 15 years of fabrication, Bangladesh’s economy is returning to reality
Bangladesh today is not the success story some hoped it would instantly become, but neither is it the failure some claim …
OPINION | After 15 years of fabrication, Bangladesh’s economy is returning to reality
Bangladesh today is not the success story some hoped it would instantly become, but neither is it the failure some claim …
Digital banking can be Islamic too: A new chapter for ethical finance in Bangladesh
When Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur recently said that “Digital Banking can also be Islamic Shariah-compliant, providing innovative solutions to serve all people of Bangladesh,” his words …
Ousted leader Hasina sentenced in Bangladesh land corruption case
Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to 21 years in prison in three corruption cases related to allocations of land in a government project.