Dhaka-EU ties set for new boost
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) will initial the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CPA) tomorrow, adding a new dimension to the relationship that will boost trade, investment and other areas based on equal footing.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
News analysis / Khalilur’s India visit: A positive start to build on
14 April 2026, 03:23 AM
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s first visit to India after the BNP government assumed office has been described as a positive beginning, though the future of high‑stakes bilateral relations will hinge on how both countries address longstanding and emerging challenges.
14 April 2026, 03:23 AM
War threatens remittance lifeline
13 April 2026, 02:19 AM
Bangladesh’s overseas employment market faces growing risks of shrinking amid the war in the Middle East, the largest destination for migrant workers from the country.
13 April 2026, 02:19 AM
Khalilur set for first China trip since BNP took office
7 April 2026, 22:34 PM
Foreign minister expected to visit Beijing towards the end of this month
7 April 2026, 22:34 PM
Dhaka, Delhi ‘move to mend ties’
31 March 2026, 00:31 AM
Bangladesh and India appear to be moving towards improvement in bilateral relations, with both sides signalling a thaw after months of strain that followed the ouster of the Awami League government in August 2024.
31 March 2026, 00:31 AM
'Policies must align financial services with farming cycles'
30 March 2026, 09:00 AM
Agriculture remains the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy, contributing about 11 percent to the country’s GDP and employing nearly 40 percent of the population.
30 March 2026, 09:00 AM
Bangladesh bled $68b in 10yrs due to misinvoicing
29 March 2026, 02:06 AM
Bangladesh lost an estimated $68 billion in illicit financial outflows over a decade between 2013 and 2022, placing it among the top 10 developing Asian countries for discrepancies in their trade with advanced economies.
29 March 2026, 02:06 AM
Rohingya food aid to be slashed from next month
19 March 2026, 01:55 AM
The World Food Programme (WFP) is set to slash food aid for the Rohingya in Bangladesh due to a significant funding shortfall amid crises in various parts of the world.
19 March 2026, 01:55 AM
Chinese mountaineer dies on Pakistan’s K2
A Chinese mountaineer died while descending the world’s second-highest peak, with Pakistani rescuers were waiting yesterday for weather conditions to improve to recover her body.
14 August 2025, 19:37 PM
CA’s Malaysia tour boosts Dhaka-KL ties
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s visit to Malaysia has opened new areas of cooperation – both bilateral and regional -- especially in the efforts to address Myanmar conflicts and Rohingya crisis, as the two countries committed to building a future-oriented strategic partnership.
14 August 2025, 19:00 PM
Human trafficking charges: CID clears ex-minister, secy after KL’s request
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has cleared the former expatriates’ welfare minister, its former secretary, several MPs and a syndicate of 101 recruiting agencies of charges of human trafficking and money laundering.
11 August 2025, 18:42 PM
No reforms in foreign ministry amid global shifts
Bangladesh’s foreign affairs apparatus did not see any major reforms over the past year when the country needed prudent diplomacy to navigate the complexities of rapidly evolving global and regional dynamics.
11 August 2025, 18:10 PM
Education at Rohingya camps in disarray
The funding shortfall stems largely from a drastic reduction in humanitarian aid by the US
27 July 2025, 18:13 PM
Yunus may visit KL on Aug 11-13
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is likely to visit Malaysia on August 11-13 at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who was the first to visit Bangladesh following the formation of the interim government last year.
24 July 2025, 21:21 PM
Over 1,900 forced into Bangladesh since May 7
Despite repeated concerns raised by human rights groups, Indian authorities have continued the practice of “push-ins” -- forcibly sending individuals across the border into Bangladesh -- with over 1,900 people pushed in since May 7.
9 July 2025, 19:54 PM
Trilateral talks and geopolitical questions
The recent meeting aimed at boosting trilateral cooperation among China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh might have deeper geopolitical implications, foreign policy experts have said, urging Dhaka to move cautiously considering the regional and global geopolitical dynamics.
23 June 2025, 21:27 PM
'Bangladesh has emerged as a key learning hub for regional climate resilience'
Says ICIMOD DDG Izabella Koziell marking World Environment Day
5 June 2025, 15:27 PM
Fund crunch hits Rohingyas hard
A humanitarian crisis in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps is brewing in the face of funding shortage for the refugees and more arrivals from the conflict-ridden Rakhine state of Myanmar.
4 June 2025, 18:21 PM
Japan eyes Bangladesh as key investment hub
Emerging from the initial uncertainty following last year’s political transition, Japan has re-engaged with Bangladesh in a robust way, which was reflected during Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ recent visit to Tokyo, according to foreign-policy and trade analysts.
31 May 2025, 22:35 PM
Govt to seek $1b budget support from Japan
Prof Yunus will visit Tokyo from May 28-31. The two countries will also sign at least seven memoranda of understanding.
25 May 2025, 18:43 PM
Yunus to visit UK on June 9
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is set to visit the UK on June 9-13 and will likely hold meetings with King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
19 May 2025, 18:24 PM
Migrants in Malaysia: Worker faces deportation after speaking up
Nearly 200 workers then began a strike on Friday, he said, requesting not to be named for fear of backlash.
17 May 2025, 18:30 PM
‘Contact me if you face any trouble’
Asif Nazrul, adviser for law and expatriates’ welfare ministries, has given his contact information to some Bangladeshis working in Malaysia, urging them to contact him if they face any trouble.
14 May 2025, 18:01 PM
Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia: Dhaka’s uphill battle to break syndicate chains
Now, as Malaysia prepares to begin fresh labour recruitments, opening the market to Bangladeshis and ensuring migrants' rights will figure high in the upcoming meetings.
13 May 2025, 18:03 PM
UN experts concerned over journo arrests
Three UN independent experts have written a letter to Bangladesh expressing serious concerns about reports that more than 140 journalists, including journalist couple Farzana Rupa and Shakil Ahmed, have been accused of murder of protestors during the July uprising.
6 May 2025, 18:01 PM
Dhaka in touch with Naypyidaw, Arakan Army
Bangladesh is in contact with the Myanmar junta government in Naypyidaw and Arakan Army in Rakhine state on the issue of stability, humanitarian aid, and Rohingya repatriation, National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman said yesterday.
30 April 2025, 18:08 PM
Humanitarian corridor: 'First get guarantee for Rohingya return'
'The interim government has agreed in principle to allow a humanitarian corridor under UN supervision with certain conditions'
28 April 2025, 18:02 PM
A positive move to improve ties
The first Bangladesh-Pakistan foreign office consultation (FOC) in 15 years is a positive move to improve ties, but how far the relationship can go depends on whether Islamabad is ready to settle historically unresolved issues, analysts said.
18 April 2025, 18:01 PM