The Trump administration has nominated career diplomat Brent T. Christensen as the next U.S. ambassador to Bangladesh, the White House announced Tuesday. His appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. Christensen, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of counselor, brings more than two decades of diplomatic experience to the role. He previously served […]
India’s clean electricity output has surged by 20% in the first half of 2025, reaching a record 236 terawatt hours, according to Ember data. Renewables, hydro, and nuclear power together provided a quarter of India’s electricity mix, up from 21% a year earlier, and are expected to exceed 30% during July–September. Strong gains in wind […]
As concerns over violence against the press continue to grow, advocates say news organizations in Bangladesh must take stronger steps to protect their staff, starting with safety policies inside the newsroom. Media groups are being encouraged to adopt clear rules ensuring that no journalist is punished for refusing an assignment deemed too dangerous without proper […]
The recent wave of violence against journalists has intensified calls for stronger protections, with rights advocates urging concrete steps to safeguard media workers across Bangladesh. Press freedom groups say the government must enforce tougher laws, prosecute attackers and ensure swift investigations to break what they describe as a longstanding pattern of impunity. Proposals include the […]
Violence targeting journalists surged across Bangladesh in August, according to the Human Rights Support Society, which documented 39 incidents affecting at least 72 reporters nationwide. Md. Asaduzzaman Tuhin, a reporter for Protidiner Kagoj, was killed on Aug. 7 after being hacked to death in Gazipur. On Aug. 22, the body of Bibhu Ranjan Sarker, a […]
Today marks the 127th birth anniversary of Abul Mansur Ahmad, a towering figure in Bangla literature, journalism, and politics. Born on September 3, 1898, in Mymensingh’s Dhanikhola village, Ahmad went on to become one of the greatest satirical writers of his time. His works such as Aina, Asmani Parda, and Gulliverer Safarnama not only entertained […]
Architect Marina Tabassum has once again brought Bangladesh global recognition by winning the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture for the second time. She was honoured for Khudi Bari (“Tiny House”), a portable, climate-resilient shelter built from bamboo and steel for families displaced by river erosion and flooding. The project provides an affordable, replicable solution […]
India confirmed Tuesday it is negotiating a bilateral trade pact with the United States after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs. Washington recently levied a 50% surcharge on Indian goods, including a 25% penalty for New Delhi’s refusal to stop buying Russian oil. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said talks were underway but described the measures […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged his country to explore new trade partners beyond the United States, and Bangladesh should be at the top of that list. Bangladesh, with more than 170 million people, is one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia, consistently posting growth above 6% in the past decade. Already a key textile […]
President Donald Trump’s latest criticism of India centers on what he calls an unfair trade imbalance. U.S. trade data shows India consistently exports nearly twice as much to the United States as it imports. In 2024, U.S. exports to India totaled $41.5 billion, while imports reached $87.3 billion, leaving a $45.8 billion trade deficit. The […]
