Bangladesh seeks expanded US investment in agriculture and technology
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged the United States on Saturday to expand investment in Bangladesh, particularly in warehousing, agriculture and information technology.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged the United States on Saturday to expand investment in Bangladesh, particularly in warehousing, agriculture and information technology.
Bangladesh has joined 13 other countries in backing a Saudi-led plan to establish a multinational maritime defense alliance focused on protecting major shipping routes in the Red Sea region.
Four senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders have emerged as leading contenders to become Bangladesh’s next president following Mohammed Shahabuddin’s resignation.

A torch procession led by Dhaka-6 lawmaker and state minister for liberation war affairs Ishraque Hossain was held Friday to protest what he called slander against senior political leaders, including Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Rapid Action Battalion officers detained four people and dismantled an alleged Yaba manufacturing operation during a raid on a factory in Keraniganj, authorities said.
A 19-year-old National Citizen Party activist has lost nearly all vision in his left eye after he was struck with an iron rod during an alleged attack in Habiganj, party leaders and relatives said.
Bangladesh first lady Zubaida Rahman, a physician, called for greater public awareness, blood donation and early detection to support people living with Thalassemia.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Khokon Talukdar on Friday appeared to justify recent attacks on the National Citizen Party (NCP), telling its leaders they were facing resistance and protests because of their rhetoric.
Below is a transcript of speech delivered by Nasiruddin Patwary at a rally on July 31, 2026: S. Alam says, “How will I be saved now?” He is told, “Invest more money in the business here.” He asks, “Where should I invest?” They tell him, “Put it behind Salahuddin.” Brother Salahuddin has become the home […]
United States special envoy Sergio Gore traveled from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar to inspect Rohingya refugee camps after holding talks with Bangladeshi officials that included discussions on trade agreements.