Rohingya crisis deepens but global focus shifts
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The BNP government has inherited one of the most complex foreign policy and humanitarian challenges in Bangladesh’s history: the Rohingya crisis.
20 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Malaysia labour market: Old ghosts haunt new recruitment push
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The same old corrupt practices appear to be stalking the prospect of resuming labour recruitment from Bangladesh to Malaysia.
10 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka-Beijing ties draw close scrutiny from New Delhi
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s recent visit to China has opened a new chapter in Bangladesh-China relations while triggering renewed scrutiny in New Delhi over Beijing’s expanding footprint in Bangladesh and the Bay of Bengal region.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM
‘The proposed 2+2 dialogue mechanism should not be overinterpreted’
29 June 2026, 09:00 AM
Mohammad Sufiur Rahman, senior research fellow at the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance in North South University and a former diplomat, speaks with Porimol Palma of The Daily Star about the outcomes of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s just-concluded visit to China.
29 June 2026, 09:00 AM
PM’s China visit signals strategic flexibility
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to China appears to be reflecting the BNP government’s pursuit of greater strategic flexibility at a time of intensifying global competition.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
What you need to know about PM's China visit
27 June 2026, 13:18 PM
Four-day China visit expands cooperation beyond economy to diplomacy, connectivity, investment and strategic engagement
27 June 2026, 13:18 PM
Analysis / PM Tarique’s Malaysia visit signals revival of BNP’s ‘Look East’ policy
24 June 2026, 19:29 PM
Analysts see a push to deepen trade, energy, technology and strategic ties with Southeast Asia
24 June 2026, 19:29 PM
News analysis / Fixing labour recruitment a test for the BNP govt
23 June 2026, 00:00 AM
During his first foreign visit to Malaysia, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought to redefine bilateral ties beyond labour migration by expanding cooperation in trade, investment and regional affairs.
23 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Myanmar on Cusp of A Civil War: Another refugee influx on horizon?
With a civil war brewing in Myanmar, Bangladesh has much to worry about, as the face-off between the junta and the National Unity Government and its allies could result in a refugee influx once again, according to security and international relations analysists.
20 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Citizenship: Myanmar’s NUG to draft new charter to ensure it
In a significant development, Myanmar’s National Unity Government has announced drafting a new constitution and committed to ensuring citizenship and fundamental rights of all ethnic groups, including the Rohingyas.
4 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Little done for SMEs, job loss
The budget has not proposed any direct cash support to revive the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) sector, where millions of workers lost jobs, though the government proposed some short tax-relief measures.
3 June 2021, 18:00 PM
KSA-Bound Workers: Govt steps in to ease their plight
After at least 1,000 migrants missed their flights to Saudi Arabia failing to book or pay for their mandatory quarantine in hotels, Bangladesh yesterday decided to help KSA-bound migrants with hotel bookings and subsidy.
27 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Green power plans go sideways
Bangladesh has failed to achieve its target to raise the share of renewable energy to the total power generation to 10 per cent by 2020 amid constraints of resources, technologies and policies.
26 May 2021, 18:00 PM
AstraZeneca: Govt moves to buy jabs from pvt UK supplier
Bangladesh has taken an initiative to buy two million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the private sector, after appeals to the US and UK governments for Covid-19 shots yielded nothing.
22 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingyas must have access to livelihood
UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi wants to use funds for the Rohingyas judiciously and create livelihood options for them.
19 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Mamata's win: For Dhaka not much hope for Teesta deal
Over the last decade, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been widely known in Bangladesh for her last-minute opposition to the Teesta water-sharing deal that could not be signed during the then Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Dhaka in 2011.
5 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh waits for US response on vaccines
Bangladesh is eagerly waiting for US response over obtaining Covid-19 vaccines as its stock of AstraZeneca vaccine doses purchased from India will run out soon.
3 May 2021, 18:00 PM
‘Lockdown’ extended till May 5
Concerned over the steep rise in coronavirus cases in India, the government mulls imposing more Covid-19 restrictions in Bangladesh in the coming days.
26 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Border with India shut for14 days
After the recommendation of the health directorate, the government yesterday shut down the border with India from today amid tensions over huge surge in Covid-19 cases in the neighbouring country.
25 April 2021, 18:00 PM
China initiates platform for South Asian nations
China has initiated a new platform for South Asia focusing on Covid cooperation and post-pandemic economic recovery as the region faces severe vaccine shortage amid rising cases of coronavirus that’s pushing millions of people into poverty, officials said.
23 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Leaders Summit on Climate begins today
Leaders Summit on Climate called by US President Joe Biden is beginning today with hopes for cutting carbon emission and raising the funding for the countries vulnerable to climate change.
21 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Damaged By Cyclones, Tidal Surges: Fragile embankments put lives at risk
Against the backdrop of the country’s coastal regions facing devastation from cyclones and tidal surges over decades, work of protecting people’s lives and livelihoods through strong embankments and afforestation goes slow due to funding and policy constraints.
21 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Bhasan Char: UN positive about refugee relocation
The UN has made positive observations on Bhasan Char, but suggested expanding protection, education and livelihood options at the project meant to shelter 100,000 Rohingyas.
16 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Dhaka to seek strong US role for climate fund
Bangladesh would seek strong US role in mobilising climate fund as pledged by developed countries for mitigation and adaptation as US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change John Kerry arrives in Dhaka today.
8 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Golden Jubilee Of Independence: Global focus on Bangladesh
Bangladesh was in focus of the global community last week as the country celebrated the golden jubilee of independence and the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
4 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Indo-Bangla Ties: A warm gesture with connectivity at heart
What could be a more momentous event for Indo-Bangla relations than the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh whose birth is historically related to India?
28 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Modi arrives today
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives today to join the celebrations of Mujib Borsho and golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence.
25 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Dhaka, Colombo to sign 5 MoUs
Dhaka and Colombo are expected to sign at least five MoUs today to bolster the bilateral relationship in the areas of trade, investment and coastal shipping.
19 March 2021, 18:00 PM