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
Hope of justice for Rohingyas getting brighter
The fight for justice for Rohingyas is gaining momentum with more countries joining the genocide case with the International Court of Justice (ICJ), while the Myanmar military junta that committed genocide against the ethnic group now faces tougher resistance since its coup in 2021.
26 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Growing Conflict In Myanmar: BGB put on high alert to stave off influx
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been put on high alert along the Myanmar border to prevent any influx of people from the neighbouring country that has witnessed renewed fighting between the armed rebel groups and Myanmar junta.
18 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Foreign countries’ meddling harms nation’s image
The increasing interest of some foreign countries in Bangladesh’s upcoming general election can be seen as a reflection of their response to the country’s divisive politics and the current state of democracy, say foreign policy analysts.
17 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Geopolitical Challenges: Bangladesh to face growing pressure
Washington has been repeating its calls for a free and fair election in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Delhi, after much silence, told the US at a meeting in New Delhi that it was Bangladesh’s “internal issue”.
16 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Number of Bangladeshi students in US rose 300% in 10 years
The number of Bangladeshi students studying in the United States have increased by more than 300 percent in the last decade
15 November 2023, 11:47 AM
Great Power Competition: Bangladesh may remain a key battleground
Bangladesh will likely remain a key battleground for great power competition in the coming years, given its unique locational position and recent geopolitical trends, including the rise of India and growing Sino-US tensions in the South China Sea, according to a new study.
8 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Breaking Political Deadlock: Diplomats keen on finding peaceful solution
Worried over recent political violence and impasse ahead of the next election, foreign diplomats in Dhaka are approaching the government, ruling Awami League and opposition parties, and urging them to find solutions.
7 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Rohingyas willing to go home, not to model villages
Rohingya refugees who interacted with the Myanmar delegation in Cox’s Bazar at the end of last month expressed their resolve to return to their original homes, not to the villages or camps set up for them in the Rakhine State.
6 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Stand by Bangladesh for smooth LDC transition
UN Under-Secretary-General Jorge Moreira da Silva has called for developed countries to bolster support for developing countries like Bangladesh that are disproportionately affected by global crises.
6 November 2023, 18:00 PM
'China never exerts pressure on any other country, but believes in diplomacy and dialogue'
China is committed to opening up and translating its immense market into profitable opportunities for the world, including for Bangladesh.
26 October 2023, 12:00 PM
Bangladesh, EU ‘heading for strategic ties’
Bangladesh and the EU are moving towards a strategic and political partnership and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attending the first Global Gateway Forum on October 25-26 in Brussels is a definitive step towards that end, said foreign ministry officials.
21 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Indo-Pacific Region: We want cooperation, not confrontation
France does not want confrontation but cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region that is becoming a centre of geopolitical competition, said Marie Masdupuy, the French ambassador to Bangladesh.
19 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Dhaka had better address Europe’s concerns
The European Parliament resolution on rights issues in Bangladesh adopted last Thursday is a warning for Dhaka before the EU takes actions that will hurt Bangladesh, said economists and international relations analysts.
19 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Macron’s visit may help diversify the ties
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent Dhaka visit can serve as a solid basis for Bangladesh to enhance bilateral trade and diversify strategic and defence relations between the two countries, say foreign policy analysts.
14 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Macron’s day out
While French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Dhaka featured geopolitics, trade and economy, he won the hearts of Bangladeshis with his curiosity to experience the local culture and way of life.
11 September 2023, 18:00 PM
France has big investment plans for Bangladesh
France has big plans for investments in strategic projects in Bangladesh, including nuclear power, hydropower, and aeronautics, according to the residence of the French president.
10 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Macron due in town today
French President Emmanuel Macron is arriving in Dhaka today on a two-day visit, in a testament to the growing importance of Bangladesh both in economic and strategic terms to the European nation.
9 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Hasina, Biden have candid conversation
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her daughter Saima Wazed had a candid conversation with US President Joe Biden in New Delhi yesterday.
9 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Macron to visit Dhanmondi Lake, enjoy folk music
While French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Bangladesh may feature signing of important business deals and discussions on geopolitical issues, he wants to witness the beauty of the country and experience its culture.
8 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Lavrov’s visit significant on several counts
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in Dhaka on a two-day visit this afternoon just months ahead of the general election amid an evolving geopolitical shift.
6 September 2023, 18:00 PM