Pahela Baishakh: Bangladesh embraces New Year with a call for resistance and renewal

Amidst a shifting political landscape, this year’s Pahela Baishakh unfolded with a renewed vigour in Bangladesh, embracing both traditional festivity and powerful political symbolism. The capital and other parts of the country buzzed with colour, music and …

Overdue import bills in Bangladesh plummet from US $ 445 million to US $ 88 million in five months

Image Courtesy: freepik In a significant turnaround, the overdue import bills of several Bangladeshi banks have decreased dramatically from US $ 445 million to US $ 88 million over the past five months, thanks to rigorous monitoring efforts by the central …

Bangladesh Renames Celebration, Removes Word With Hindu Roots

DHAKA (ANI)- Bangladesh has renamed the traditional Bengali New Year procession recognized by UNESCO, in response to pressure from Islamic political and religious groups claiming it reflected Hindu cultural elements. The annual procession, formerly known …

Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for UK MP linked to Hasina

A British parliamentarian who is related to ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has denied any wrongdoing after a judge in Dhaka issued an arrest warrant against her on corruption allegations. Tulip Siddiq, 42, a Labour MP, was accused of …

Bangladesh arrest warrant part of smear campaign, Siddiq says

Tulip Siddiq has accused the Bangladeshi authorities of a “politically motivated smear campaign” after they issued a warrant for her arrest. The Labour MP and former Treasury minister said there was “no evidence that I’ve done anything wrong” after she was …

Bangladesh issues arrest warrant against UK MP Tulip Siddiq, Sheikh Hasina’s niece, in corruption case

A judge in Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant for British MP Tulip Siddiq, niece of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in connection with a corruption case involving state-owned land, according to a report by Prothom Alo, as cited by The Associated …

Targeting the Kingdom: Bangladesh’s dangerous dance with anti-Saudi conspirators

In recent years, Bangladesh’s geopolitical positioning has become increasingly sensitive, especially as regional rivalries and global power dynamics intersect on its soil. Amid such complexities, Dhaka now appears to have walked into a dangerous trap set …

Bangladesh, Singapore to finalise FTA by end of next year

Bangladesh and Singapore have committed to finalising a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of next year, as discussed during the fourth Bangladesh-Singapore Foreign Office Consultations held in Singapore today. The Bangladesh delegation was led by …

Zimbabwe Test team set to arrive in Bangladesh on Tuesday

The Zimbabwe cricket team will arrive in Dhaka on Tuesday for a two-match Test series against hosts Bangladesh. The Zimbabweans are scheduled to land at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 5:20 pm. The visitors will stay overnight in …

Bangladesh court okays warrant for British ex-minister