Dhaka says joining the Mecca defence pact would not limit its ties with other partners, as experts warn the military alliance could test Bangladesh’s traditional non-aligned foreign policy.
US imposes new tariffs on 60 countries, 10% on Bangladesh
The United States has imposed a 10 percent tariff on imports from Bangladesh, saying the country has not done enough to prevent imports of raw materials produced using forced labour. The Office of the …
Unlocking Bangladesh’s Green Business Potential
Bangladesh demonstrates strong policy ambition for green entrepreneurship, yet implementation gaps persist. Young entrepreneurs possess brilliant ideas but struggle to transform them into bankable, …
Bangladesh considers joining Mecca pact amid India’s regional security concerns
Sources tell NDTV that conversations on Bangladesh joining the Mecca Pact did come up in the discussions.
What will happen if Iran, Egypt, Bangladesh join Mecca Joint Defense Agreement?
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan’s new defense pact is already attracting interest from Bangladesh, Egypt, and Iran. But expansion could reshape regional security, alliances, and power balances.
Why India wants Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman in Delhi
India is keen to reset ties with Bangladesh, but old tensions and new regional alliances complicate its efforts.
Pakistan finds a new partner in Bangladesh? Dhaka eyes Mecca pact as Jamaat leader tells India ‘don’t be disturbed’
Turkey-Pakistan-backed Mecca defence pact. Jamaat leader Shafiqur Rahman said Dhaka’s decision should not “disturb” anyone.
Will ‘Invest Bangladesh’ make investing easier?
For years, investors in Bangladesh have been voicing their grievances about navigating a maze of regulators, tax authorities and utility providers, rather than the lack of an investment promotion …
Rohingya refugees protest dire conditions in Bangladesh camps
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh’s sprawling camps protested against dire conditions on Tuesday, as they marked nine years since a military crackdown drove them out of …
Bangladesh government’s bank borrowing overshoots revised target
By IntelliNews – Mumbai bureau Bangladesh government’s borrowing from the domestic banking system surged to BDT1.68 trillion ($13.7bn) in fiscal 2025-26, exceeding its revised target by around …