Bangladesh must liberalize its services sector and align its investment and regulatory rules with international standards if it hopes to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world’s largest free trade bloc, according to a new report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser’s Office has dismissed as “completely false and imaginary” Indian media reports claiming that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus presented a flag featuring an altered map of Bangladesh incorporating parts of India to a top Pakistani military official.
Bangladesh’s interim government has dismissed as “completely false” reports by numerous Indian outlets claiming that a map printed on a Bangladeshi book includes parts of India’s northeastern states. The stories alleged that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus gifted a book to a Pakistani general showing Indian territory as part of Bangladesh.
Transparency advocates have urged Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure the Anti-Corruption Commission’s new independence is matched by public accountability. The draft ACC Ordinance 2025, approved by the advisory council, removes the need for government consent to prosecute officials. But several key reform proposals were dropped. Iftekharuzzaman, head of the ACC Reform Commission and executive director […]
Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission will no longer need government approval to prosecute judges and public servants under a draft ordinance approved in principle by the advisory council, restoring the body’s long-sought independence. The draft ACC Ordinance 2025 repeals Section 32 (Ka) of the ACC Act 2004, a 2013 amendment from the Hasina era that required compliance […]
India is losing Bangladesh. The warmth that once marked relations between the two South Asian neighbors has chilled since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government. Accusations of “fake news” by Dhaka’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus and Bangladesh’s growing outreach to Pakistan are symptoms of a deeper failure in New Delhi’s foreign policy.
At least 200 students were injured and three buses set on fire during violent clashes overnight between students of Daffodil International University and City University in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, authorities said Monday.
Bangladesh and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, agriculture, IT, energy, pharmaceuticals, and connectivity at the 9th Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting in Dhaka — the first in 20 years.
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry has raised concern over a sudden decision to halt all import and export operations through Benapole land port after 6 p.m., implemented without prior notice or consultation. The restriction, imposed by Benapole Customs to prevent smuggling and the entry of illegal goods, is likely to disrupt trade and […]
A crude bomb attack allegedly targeted student leader and political organizer Abu Baker Mojumder near the Hotel InterContinental intersection in Dhaka’s Shahbagh area on Saturday night, police said.
