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
EU trade privilege hinges on human rights record
Bangladesh will have to meet the European Union’s new criteria on human rights to retain its duty-free market access to the bloc as the EU looks to increase accountability and fight impunity, said a top diplomat.
9 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Migration to Italy: Don’t fall in trap, use legal ways
As Italy has enlisted Bangladesh as one of the 30 countries eligible to send seasonal and non-seasonal workers after an eight-year long suspension, Italian authorities have urged aspirants to use legal pathways.
22 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Good move; now follow them up
The Bangladesh-India prime minister-level summit on Thursday was a remarkable step forward in advancing not only bilateral relations but also regional connectivity and economic integration, analysts have said.
18 December 2020, 18:00 PM
India pledges vaccine support
India promised to promptly and effectively deliver to Bangladesh the Covid-19 vaccines it is producing and developing as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi held a virtual summit yesterday.
17 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Hasina-Modi Virtual Summit Today: Talks to focus on water sharing, connectivity
Water sharing and management of trans-boundary rivers will dominate today’s Bangladesh-India summit to be led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, said officials.
16 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Hasina-Modi virtual summit on Dec 17
The virtual summit between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi scheduled for December 17 will highlight the celebration of Bangladesh’s 50th anniversary of independence next year.
13 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Rohingyas in Bhasan Char: NGOs, experts content with arrangements
The government move to relocate 1,642 Rohingya refugees to Bhasan Char has invited some negative international scrutiny, but local NGOs and experts have said international aid agencies might change their minds if they visited the island.
11 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Tackling Second Wave Fallout: Govt hints at fresh stimulus
Officials hinted at a new stimulus package yesterday amid fears of a possible second wave of Covid-19 and the subsequent setback for the economy which has only slightly recovered from the impacts of shutdown.
10 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Partnership between pvt sectors of both countries can be a game-changer
Bangladesh seeks Dutch investments in agriculture, water and light engineering -- the areas where The Netherlands has superior technologies that Bangladesh needs for boosting productivity and exportability in eco-friendly way.
7 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Relocation: First batch off to Bhasan Char
The government yesterday began transferring Rohingyas to Bhasan Char from the congested camps in Ukhia and Teknaf where about a million of them have been living.
3 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Relocation to Bhasan Char: All set with UN views put aside
While the United Nations and other development partners still wait for an independent assessment of the Bhasan Char housing project, the government prepares for relocating some 2,500 Rohingyas to the isolated island within a couple of days.
2 December 2020, 18:00 PM
I see no change in US-Bangla ties
US engagement with Bangladesh on trade, economic and defence fronts has increased in recent months. In September, the countries signed an open sky deal and held comprehensive economic partnership dialogues.
1 December 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Our engagement will grow across the board’
The US is optimistic about deepening ties with Bangladesh as the country’s exports to American markets have maintained a robust growth while investors are looking to widen their footprint in the South Asian nation, US Ambassador Earl R Miller said.
1 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Talks essential for viable solution: Japanese envoy says about Rohingya crisis
Japan is directly communicating with Myanmar, emphasising the importance of Rohingya repatriation and accountability as it considers a long-term solution to the crisis and regional stability essential conditions for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
16 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Improve business climate, go for intense negotiation for more Japanese investment: envoy
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh ITO Naoki believes Bangladesh should begin intense negotiations with his country so that the duo could sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
16 November 2020, 18:00 PM
US-Bangladesh ties might strengthen with Biden in office
The US-Bangladesh relations might get stronger with Joe Biden in the office, foreign affairs analysts have said.
9 November 2020, 18:00 PM
If elected, Biden likely to focus on human rights
Potential US President Joe Biden’s foreign policy will emphasise on strengthening democracy and human rights globally -- a shift from that of incumbent President Donald Trump who focused on trade, said international relations analysts at Washington, DC.
6 November 2020, 18:00 PM
US election matters for Bangladeshi migrants
As the world eagerly awaits the result of the critical US Presidential Election, an obvious question arises -- will it have any implication on US-Bangladesh relations with a change at the helm or will it remain the same?
3 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Hope battles fear today in the US
The USA, currently experiencing the highest Covid-19 cases with President Donald Trump mishandling the response to the pandemic, goes into a crucial presidential election today amid optimism for change and fears of post-polls violence.
3 November 2020, 04:49 AM
US elections could see record turnout
The US presidential election is expected to see a record turnout, with polls analysts attributing this to the Americans’ bid for a change.
1 November 2020, 18:00 PM