A group of eminent citizens has condemned the recent political clash and subsequent violence in Gopalganj, Bangladesh, calling for an independent investigation into the events that led to deaths and arrests. The group, comprised of prominent figures including photographer Shahidul Alam, journalist Tasneem Khalil, and rights activist Nafiul Alam Supta, visited the area on July […]
Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has pledged to release a timetable for Bangladesh’s parliamentary election within four to five days, following a meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna on Saturday. Fourteen parties and one alliance, led by Jatiya Party Coordinator Mostafa Jamal Haidar, discussed free and fair polls to quell unrest and prevent “defeated forces” […]
Nearly a year after Bangladesh’s student-led uprising forced autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina into exile, investigators in Dhaka are uncovering how regime insiders may have laundered millions through luxury UK property. Amid bitter factional politics and economic crisis, the interim government is pressing British authorities to freeze assets tied to former officials under corruption scrutiny. In […]
After years of political strife, a consensus has emerged among key stakeholders in Bangladesh to reinstate the caretaker government system, a mechanism designed to oversee national elections and ensure impartiality. The decision marks a potential turning point in the nation’s political landscape, which has been marked by deep divisions over electoral processes. The caretaker government […]
Bangladesh and the United States have forged a promising new economic partnership, signaling a potential thaw in trade relations. In a move praised by analysts as mutually beneficial, Bangladesh has committed to importing 700,000 tonnes of wheat annually from the United States for the next five years. This agreement, formalized through a memorandum of understanding […]
Pakistan and China launched talks in Kunming on June 19 on a new South Asian regional grouping that would exclude India, underscoring the strategic costs of New Delhi’s estrangement. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), formed in 1985 by India, Pakistan and five other nations, has lain largely dormant since 2016 after India withdrew, […]
An AI-generated music video featuring President Donald Trump dancing with Jeffrey Epstein has drawn widespread attention online for its controversial imagery and provocative lyrics referencing Epstein’s criminal history and Trump’s past association with him.
Gopalganj is reeling from the aftermath of violent clashes that erupted during a National Citizen Party (NCP) rally, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced security measures at political gatherings and a zero-tolerance approach to political violence in Bangladesh. The unrest, which spiraled out of control on Tuesday, resulted in the tragic deaths of four young […]
Bangladesh faces a formidable challenge as the United States escalates tariffs on its goods, particularly impacting the vital garment industry. The increase, surging from 10% to 35%, threatens to undermine Bangladesh’s export revenue and strain its already precarious foreign reserves. This move places Bangladesh at a distinct disadvantage compared to competitors like Vietnam, which enjoys […]
Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party, has launched a sharp critique against both past and present political entities in Bangladesh, alleging a continuation of corrupt practices that undermine the nation’s progress. Speaking at a recent party gathering, Islam asserted that while the country once battled external threats, the primary dangers now reside within, […]
