Bangladesh summons Indian envoy after consulate attack DHAKA: Bangladesh on Tuesday summoned New Delhi’s ambassador after an attack on one of its consulates in India, the... Published 03 Dec, 2024 09:05pm
World Bangladesh court quashes convictions for grenade attack on ex-PM DHAKA: A top Bangladeshi politician accused of masterminding a deadly 2004 grenade attack against ex-premier Sheikh... Published 01 Dec, 2024 06:39pm
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
World Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia makes first public appearance in six years DHAKA: Bangladesh’s illness-plagued opposition leader Khaleda Zia made her first public appearance in six years on... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 07:27pm
World Bangladesh to seek extradition of ousted Sheikh Hasina: govt DHAKA: Bangladesh will seek the extradition of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina who was toppled in a... Published 18 Nov, 2024 04:17pm
Print Cargo ship unloads its containers: Direct Pak-BD route marks rebuilding ties The 182-metre (597-foot) long container ship sailed from Karachi to Bangladesh’s Chittagong Updated 18 Nov, 2024 03:00pm
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 Bangladesh recovers 6,000 guns looted during revolution DHAKA: Bangladesh’s army said Wednesday it had arrested 2,500 people and recovered 6,000 guns as it seeks to bolster... Published 13 Nov, 2024 03:21pm
World Bangladesh to seek Interpol alert for fugitive Hasina loyalists DHAKA: Bangladesh said Sunday it would request an Interpol "red notice" alert for fugitive leaders of the ousted... Published 10 Nov, 2024 05:13pm
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 court needs reforms before ex-PM trial: UN rights chief DHAKA: A Bangladeshi tribunal tasked with investigating ousted premier Sheikh Hasina and her allies for crimes... Published 30 Oct, 2024 08:17pm
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
Perspectives Bangladesh’s liberation, but silence on Biharis The people of Bangladesh deserve kudos for the removal of Sheikh Hasina, who did not really benefit the people of... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:59pm
World Bangladesh outlaws student wing of ousted premier’s party DHAKA: Bangladesh banned the student wing of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina’s party on Thursday, citing its... Published 23 Oct, 2024 10:05pm
World Bangladesh court orders arrest warrant for ex-leader Sheikh Hasina DHAKA: A Bangladeshi court on Thursday ordered an arrest warrant for exiled ex-leader Sheikh Hasina, who fled to... Updated 17 Oct, 2024 08:56pm
World Bangladesh’s Yunus says no elections before reforms DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader has refused to give a timeframe for elections following the ouster of his... Published 08 Oct, 2024 02:39pm
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
World Bangladesh recalls five envoys in major diplomatic reshuffle DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government has recalled five envoys, including the ambassador to neighbouring India, in... Published 03 Oct, 2024 12:05pm
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 Student ally of Bangladesh ex-PM beaten to death on campus DHAKA: A Bangladeshi student leader was beaten to death at his university campus in an apparent reprisal for attacks... Published 19 Sep, 2024 05:31pm
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 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