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
Bangladesh, the Maldives to sign 4 deals today
The Bangladesh-Maldives bilateral relationship is set to see a boost as the two South Asian countries are going to sign at least four MoUs on trade, tourism, fisheries, and health today.
17 March 2021, 18:00 PM
50 years of independence: Rejoicing at myriad positives
The country starts its 10-day celebrations of Mujib Borsho and golden jubilee of independence today with colourful events and presence of global leaders.
16 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Relocation to Bhasan Char: UN will now see it first-hand
The United Nations is going to send a delegation to visit Bhasan Char, where the government has developed a housing facility for 100,000 Rohingyas but faced reservations from aid agencies about the move.
12 March 2021, 18:00 PM
UK part of Bangladesh’s economic success
TDS: How do you evaluate the 50 years of relationship between Bangladesh and the UK?
8 March 2021, 18:00 PM
UK firms keen to utilise large consumer base of Bangladesh
A number of big British companies are interested to invest in Bangladesh to benefit from the country’s large consumer base, said British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dickson.
8 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid Inoculation: Foreigners’ registration begins on March 17
Foreigners in Bangladesh can start registration for Covid-19 vaccination from March 17, the birthday of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, as the government planned inoculation of all eligible people.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Papul jailed, but victims in lurch
Thousands of poor Bangladeshi workers who faced physical, mental and financial exploitation over the years due to Kazi Papul’s crimes have so far been denied justice.
6 March 2021, 18:00 PM
50 Yrs of Independence: Three high-profile visits this month
There will be a number of high-profile visits to Bangladesh later this month, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari, to attend the country’s celebrations of 50 years of independence.
2 March 2021, 18:00 PM
JS to decide fate of Papul soon
A decision on parliament membership of Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul is likely to be made in two to three days, around three weeks after a Kuwait court sentenced him to four years in prison in a bribery case.
19 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingyas in Bhasan Char: Govt plans tour for diplomats
The government is planning a foreign diplomats’ visit to Bhasan Char. Over 7,000 Rohingyas have already been relocated to the island from Cox’s Bazar and more will be joining them in the coming days.
12 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Genocide: Gambia not eligible to file case with ICJ
Myanmar has raised objection over The Gambia’s eligibility in filing a genocide case with the International Court of Justice -- a move that could delay justice for the Rohingya minority.
4 February 2021, 18:00 PM
India looks to beef up connectivity with Bangladesh
The coronavirus pandemic has rattled the economies, but it has also brought some lessons: the world needs to cooperate and collaborate to develop resilient systems. So thinks Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Doraiswami.
2 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Refugees: Is repatriation now up in the air?
Rohingya repatriation would now depend on how the international community reacts to yesterday’s coup, experts have said.
1 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Points of frictions have narrowed
TDS: Bangladesh celebrates its Golden Jubilee of Independence, as well as diplomatic relations with India, this year. How do you evaluate Bangladesh’s progress and the diplomatic relations between the two countries?
1 February 2021, 18:00 PM
He acted like a mafia boss
Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul was part of an organised gang and he allegedly acted like a mafia boss who extorted money from the poor and low-income Bangladeshi migrant workers in Kuwait, reported the media there.
29 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Dhaka to seek smooth supply of vaccines
Dhaka would seek smooth supply of vaccine under the tripartite agreement on buying Covishield from Serum Institute of India when Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen visits Delhi from January 28-30.
24 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Repatriation: China’s role as mediator very crucial
China’s role in Rohingya repatriation is turning out to be a decisive factor in resolving the crisis as the country embarked on the role of a mediator between Bangladesh and Myanmar and is likely to continue it until a solution is found, analysts have said.
20 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Repatriation: Dhaka wants global community’s presence
Rohingyas will feel safe if they see the international community’s presence in areas of Myanmar’s Rakhine state where they are to be repatriated, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen said yesterday.
18 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshis in Malaysia: Worries grow as KL declares emergency
Expatriate workers, including Bangladeshis, in Malaysia are facing concerns over their jobs and income after the country declared a nationwide state of emergency until August 1 to combat the rising Covid-19 cases with the daily case number recently crossing the 3,000-mark.
15 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Focus on issues that’ll help you get GSP Plus
The European Union is moving from a development partner of Bangladesh to trade partner as Bangladesh is graduating to a developing country by 2024.
9 January 2021, 18:00 PM