‘Masterclass in climate destruction’ EDITORIAL: We’ve long since come to the point where you don’t really need high profile glitzy events like COP29... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am
World Bangladesh’s Yunus urges ‘patience’ after 100 days in power DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus begged the country’s “patience” to prepare for much-awaited... Published 17 Nov, 2024 07:10pm
World Supporters of Bangladesh ex-leader arrested with Trump signs DHAKA: Supporters of Bangladesh's ousted former leader were arrested after following her orders to protest bearing... Published 10 Nov, 2024 05:02pm
World Huge Bangladesh rally warns ousted PM’s allies plotting return DHAKA: Allies of ousted Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina were working to undermine the interim government that... Published 08 Nov, 2024 05:45pm
World 200 Bangladeshis abducted during Hasina regime still missing: inquiry DHAKA: Around 200 Bangladeshis abducted by security forces during toppled premier Sheikh Hasina’s rule are still... Published 05 Nov, 2024 05:48pm
World Bangladesh vows to strip ‘fascism’ from constitution DHAKA: Bangladesh’s constitutional reform commission, newly appointed in the wake of the student-led revolution that... Updated 03 Nov, 2024 10:11pm
World Bangladesh garment workers clash with police, two wounded DHAKA: Bangladeshi garment workers furious at job layoffs in the economically vital sector clashed with police and... Published 31 Oct, 2024 01:46pm
World Bangladesh ex-PM palace to become revolution museum DHAKA: The once luxurious palace of Bangladesh’s autocratic ex-leader Sheikh Hasina will become a museum to honour... Published 28 Oct, 2024 06:14pm
World Malaysia PM to visit Bangladesh, focus on labour issues DHAKA: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to arrive in Bangladesh on Friday for talks primarily focused... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:14pm
World BD recalls five envoys in major diplomatic reshuffle DHAKA: Bangladesh has recalled five envoys, including the ambassador to neighbouring India, foreign ministry... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Editorials ‘New page’ in Pak-BD ties? EDITORIAL: There’s a lesson in the newfound Pakistan-Bangladesh bonhomie that’s gripped the Asian press all the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:35am
Pakistan PM attends BD’s 50 years of UN membership ceremony NEW YORK: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif attended a ceremony to mark 50 years of Bangladesh’s membership ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
World Bangladesh Hasina’s son wants role for her party in reforms, election NEW DELHI: The son of Bangladesh’s ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, said he was happy with the army chief’s... Updated 25 Sep, 2024 04:54pm
World US committed to Bangladesh’s economic growth, to give $202mn more in aid DHAKA: The United States is committed to supporting Bangladesh’s inclusive economic growth, institution building and... Published 15 Sep, 2024 03:40pm
Business & Finance Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate inches up to 1.6% in August DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate inched up to 1.6% in August, from 1.5% in July, government data showed... Published 15 Sep, 2024 01:40pm
Markets Bangladesh resumes spot LNG purchases as fuel demand rebounds DHAKA: Bangladesh has issued three tenders to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the spot market, officials said... Published 15 Sep, 2024 01:37pm
World BD seeks $5bn in emergency support to boost forex reserves DHAKA: Bangladesh is appealing urgently for $5 billion in financial aid from major international lenders to ... Published 12 Sep, 2024 03:48am
World US to discuss economic support for Bangladesh interim government US officials will hold talks with Bangladesh’s interim government to see how the United States can support the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 09:27pm
World US plans talks on economy with Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus The United States is set to launch economic talks this week with Bangladesh’s interim government, including its... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:02pm
World Bangladesh to seek extradition of ousted leader from India DHAKA: Bangladesh’s war crimes tribunal is to seek the extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from neighbouring... Published 09 Sep, 2024 12:41pm
World BD calls for faster resettlement process for Rohingya Muslims DHAKA: The head of Bangladesh’s interim government, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, on Sunday called ... Published 09 Sep, 2024 07:03am
World Bangladesh ex-PM should ‘keep quiet’ until trial: Yunus DHAKA: Bangladesh’s ousted premier Sheikh Hasina should “keep quiet” while exiled in India until she is brought home... Published 05 Sep, 2024 05:49pm
Pakistan Pakistan, BD agree to work closely for prosperity ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held telephonic contact with Chief Adviser of the Bangladesh... Published 31 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Opinion The Bangladesh conundrum Many people are rejoicing over the exit of Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Banglabandhu and founder of Bangladesh... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pakistan PM offers aid to Bangladesh amid severe floods ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has addressed a letter to the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Opinion Bangladesh — more of the same change? It began with Afghanistan. Then it was Sri Lanka. Now it is Bangladesh. Scenes are almost identical. Public outrage... Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:35am
World Bangladesh war crimes tribunal probes cases against Hasina DHAKA: A Bangladeshi war crimes tribunal set up by ousted premier Sheikh Hasina has launched three “mass murder”... Published 19 Aug, 2024 06:55pm
World Bangladesh’s Yunus reassures on Rohingya refugees, garment exports DHAKA: Bangladesh will maintain support both for its immense Rohingya refugee population and its vital garment... Published 18 Aug, 2024 07:51pm
World Second retired general to join interim Bangladesh cabinet DHAKA: A second retired military general was sworn into Bangladesh’s interim government on Friday, one of four new... Published 17 Aug, 2024 06:12am
World India’s Modi offers ‘support’ to Bangladesh’s Yunus NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered on Friday support to the interim leader of neighbouring... Published 16 Aug, 2024 07:00pm
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points