Bangladesh

Jamaat-led alliance holds emergency meeting without key ally

15 January 2026, 15:11 PM Politics

Bangladeshi-origin woman pulled from car by ICE agents in Minneapolis, says New York Post

15 January 2026, 12:51 PM News

Tarique likely to meet CA Yunus today

15 January 2026, 12:35 PM Bangladesh

Khaleda Zia’s legacy honoured in Washington National Press Club

13 January 2026, 23:10 PM

Yunus urges South Asian academics to align education with youth aspirations

13 January 2026, 23:02 PM

Surrendering to those obstructing reform is like walking backwards: Mahfuj Alam

13 January 2026, 22:55 PM

Selling diseased meat as 'beef' undermines public trust: Obhoyaronno

13 January 2026, 21:06 PM

Fakhrul condemns Chuadanga BNP leader’s death in custody, demands justice

13 January 2026, 16:17 PM

Old Dhaka readies for Sakrain as kites, lanterns and memories return to winter skies

13 January 2026, 16:06 PM

Police block July Oikya protest march to EC headquarters

13 January 2026, 15:50 PM

Make a vow to implement Bangabandhu’s dreams: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged all to make a vow to implement dreams of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by building a developed and prosperous Bangladesh.

19 March 2021, 14:46 PM

US Congress introduces resolution commemorating 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence

The US Congress has introduced a resolution congratulating the people of Bangladesh on the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence, hailing the courage of the valiant freedom fighters in the struggle for freedom and democracy.

19 March 2021, 07:42 AM

Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa arrives in Dhaka

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Dhaka on a two-day official visit, the second of the world leaders to attend the celebrations of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh's Independence.

19 March 2021, 05:43 AM

President Hamid for Bangladesh-Maldives direct air, water links

President Abdul Hamid today stressed the need for establishing direct air and water connectivity between Maldives and Bangladesh to further enhance trade and investment ties between the two countries.

18 March 2021, 16:48 PM

‘Bangabandhu’s leadership, insistence on social inclusion guide government’s goals and ambitions’

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had immense love for Bangladesh and he always wanted to build a Sonar Bangla, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said today.

18 March 2021, 16:23 PM

Moudud Ahmed’s body arrives from Singapore

The body of BNP standing committee member and eminent lawyer Moudud Ahmed, who died in Singapore, has arrived in Dhaka this evening.

18 March 2021, 15:28 PM

Sweden-UNDP partnership to continue tackling climate change and empowering women in Bangladesh

The Swedish Minister of International Development Cooperatives Per Olsson-Fridh has expressed satisfaction at the use of his country's climate change adaptation support in Bangladesh.

18 March 2021, 14:37 PM

No need for lockdown if health safety guidelines are maintained: Health minister

Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said all the government agencies will jointly take a decision on imposing a lockdown.

18 March 2021, 12:51 PM

Direct flights between Bangladesh and Maldives soon: Foreign minister

There will be direct flights between Bangladesh and Maldives as the two South Asian nations see huge scope to boost trade and tourism.

18 March 2021, 12:21 PM

DMCH medical board examines Kishore’s health, suggests few tests

Medical board members of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) have examined cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore's health condition. Kishore is currently on bail in a case filed against him under the Digital Security Act.

18 March 2021, 10:48 AM

Living by example since childhood: Sheikh Rehana on Bangabandhu

On the occasion of the 101st birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, his daughter Sheikh Rehana captured the imagination of children by sharing stories of his childhood in which mischief and prank were pitted against humanity and compassion.

18 March 2021, 10:04 AM

Govt to buy 85,000 laptops for 5,000 educational institutions

The government approved a proposal to purchase 85,000 laptops and 5,000 web cameras for five thousand educational institutions across the country.

18 March 2021, 09:46 AM

Bangladesh, Maldives sign four MoUs to boost cooperation

Bangladesh and the Maldives have signed four Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) to boost cooperation between the two countries in different areas including fisheries and cultural affairs.

18 March 2021, 06:34 AM

Bangabandhu built Bangladesh out of love of its people: Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today said the independent and democratic Bangladesh was built based on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s love for his people.

17 March 2021, 15:52 PM

Bangabandhu designed Bangladesh flag to resemble Japan’s, like we are brothers: Japanese PM

Bangabandhu had made tremendous efforts to strengthen bilateral ties after the independence of Bangladesh, said Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in a video message today.

17 March 2021, 15:42 PM

No more looking back, only marching forward: PM says

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said there was no chance for Bangladesh to look back as it was the time to march forward.

17 March 2021, 14:22 PM

Bangabandhu devoted his whole life to his country, people: Xi Jinping

Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman devoted his whole life to his country and people, said Chinese President Xi Jinping during a pre-recorded message marking the celebration of Mujib Year and the Golden Jubilee of the Independence of Bangladesh.

17 March 2021, 13:40 PM