Bangladesh
Cultural Diplomacy and the Revival of Bangladesh–India Relations
Bangladesh hosts 90 per cent Muslims of its total population, along with other minorities, which is the fourth largest Muslim-inhabited country in the World. On the contrary, despite India having Hindu centrism, about 21 crore Muslims have been living in…
US Announcement of 15% Global Tariff: Bangladesh Adopts a Cautious Stance
by Kawser Ahamed (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s newly appointed Commerce Minister, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, stated that the government is closely monitoring Washington’s escalating trade position following the U.S. announcement of a 15% universal tariff under Section 122. This move could have…
Panama Papers-linked firm faces probe over $2bn bKash transactions
by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) A company named in the globally exposed Panama Papers has been linked to alleged large-scale money laundering in Bangladesh, with investigators probing claims that more than Tk220bn (£1.6bn) was siphoned out of the country…
Trump’s Tariff Drama and Dhaka’s Diplomatic Daze
by Asif Showkat Kallol Global politics often features characters whose mere presence shakes the stage. Donald Trump belongs to that rare category of politicians who treat law as an obstacle, courts as inconveniences, and tariffs as a universal political weapon.…
SAARC is being revived!
Amid ongoing diplomatic tensions and security concerns between India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, the process of reviving the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has officially begun! It has been reported that this initiative is being spearheaded by Bangladesh, a…
The Story of Colonel Osmani and Two Photographs at Bangladesh Hospital
By Rita Bhowmick These are two historical photographs from the Liberation War of 1971. In one, Colonel M.A.G Osmani (Muhammad Ataul Gani Osmani), the Commander-in-Chief of the Bangladesh Forces under the Provisional Government of Bangladesh, is seen signing autographs during…
DRU’s Unique Initiative for Women Empowerment!
By Rozina Rozy (Dhaka Bureau) The Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has taken a unique initiative this time for women’s empowerment. The organization has launched a driving training program for its female members to enhance their skills and ensure…
Sheikh Hasina, Death Sentence, and the Islamist Realignment of Bangladesh
By: Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury Bangladesh is standing on the edge of a precipice. For the first time since 1971, the country faces the real possibility of systemic collapse – political, institutional, and civilizational. The death sentence handed down to…
Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death for Crimes against Humanity
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has ordered the death penalty for the ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a case involving crimes against humanity committed during the July 2024 mass uprising. This is the first case related to crimes against…
Inauguration of Pressenza, Dhaka Bureau Office: Hope for the Commencement of a New Chapter in Objective Journalism
by Maruf ul Alam, Dhaka Bureau The international press agency, Pressenza, has officially commenced its operations in Bangladesh. The inauguration of Pressenza’s Dhaka Bureau Office took place on Monday (October 27) at the Shafiqul Kabir Auditorium of the Dhaka Reporters Unity…
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