Bangladesh probe reveals children held in secret jails DHAKA: Several children were among hundreds of people held in secret detention centres in Bangladesh, a commission... Published 21 Jan, 2025 05:10pm
World Bangladesh’s Yunus demands return of stolen billions DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday demanded the return of stolen assets, decrying the... Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:05am
World Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus demands return of stolen billions DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday demanded the return of stolen assets, decrying the... Published 15 Jan, 2025 01:06pm
World Bangladesh saw surge of mob killings in 2024: rights groups DHAKA: Mob killings in Bangladesh surged after the August revolution last year that toppled the iron-fisted rule of... Published 01 Jan, 2025 05:13pm
World Thousands march in Bangladesh to mark student-led uprising that ousted PM Hasina DHAKA: Thousands of Bangladeshis rallied at a ‘March for Unity’ in the capital Dhaka on Tuesday to mark the... Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:51pm
World Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina’s son denies graft in $12.65 billion nuclear deal NEW DELHI: Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s son and adviser on Tuesday described allegations of... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:52pm
World Bangladesh protesters enter TV station owners, journalists sacked DHAKA: A gang of Bangladesh student protesters entered the offices of the investor of a television station accusing... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:20pm
World Bangladesh tells India it wants former PM Hasina back for ‘judicial process’ DHAKA: Bangladesh has told neighbor India that it wants former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to New Delhi... Updated 23 Dec, 2024 11:18pm
World Bangladesh to hold elections in late 2025 or early 2026 DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who heads the caretaker government installed after an August... Published 16 Dec, 2024 11:49am
World India envoy in Bangladesh to smooth months of tensions DHAKA: India’s top career diplomat was in Bangladesh on Monday to defuse tensions between the two neighbours arising... Published 09 Dec, 2024 04:37pm
World Bangladesh’s Yunus urges unity to counter ‘Indian aggression’ DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday urged the country’s politicians to keep differences... Published 04 Dec, 2024 08:26pm
World Bangladesh protesters besiege key newspaper demanding closure DHAKA: Protesters in Bangladesh on Monday surrounded the offices of one of the few remaining independent newspapers,... Published 25 Nov, 2024 05:45pm
Editorials ‘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