Food aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh will be cut off by the end of November without urgent funding, according to the World Food Programme. Carl Skau, WFP deputy executive director, said the refugees are entirely dependent on humanitarian support and face severe consequences if assistance ends. The agency needs $60 million over the next […]
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States surged 21.66% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2025, reaching $4.98 billion, according to trade data. The growth far outpaced the overall U.S. apparel import rise of 4.96%, which totaled $45.80 billion globally. In quantity, U.S. imports of Bangladeshi garments increased 20.33%, while unit prices climbed 1.11%. […]
The repeated attacks on the Jatiya Party office in Bijoynagar highlight a growing failure in law enforcement. On Friday evening, protesters once again vandalized and set fire to a major political office in the heart of the Bangladesh capital. This followed a public demonstration that should have prompted a strong and visible police presence. Instead, […]
The Jatiya Party central office in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar was set on fire and vandalized Friday evening during a protest march by Gono Odhikar Parishad. Police said the incident occurred around 7:15 p.m., shortly after protesters burned tires at Shahbagh intersection and moved toward the office. Sub-Inspector Sajjad Hossain of Ramna police station said a group […]
The Election Commission has finalized a new code of conduct for the upcoming 2026 general election, banning the misuse of artificial intelligence, social media abuse, and the use of posters, drones, and non-biodegradable campaign materials. Candidates must submit their social media details to the Returning Officer before campaigning. Hate speech, misinformation, and AI-generated content that […]
Transparency International Chair François Valérian has said Bangladesh lost an estimated $16 billion annually in stolen public funds during the 15-year rule of the Awami League, fueling what he described as the global economy of corruption. He made the remarks during a three-day visit to Bangladesh, his first since being elected to lead the Berlin-based […]
Trade analysts are urging Bangladesh and India to urgently reopen key land trade routes, saying current restrictions have increased costs for exporters and disrupted supply chains. Indian restrictions have forced Bangladeshi goods to reroute through Chattogram Port, raising freight and logistics expenses by an estimated 25 percent, according to industry estimates. The added costs have […]
Bangladesh Bank has issued Letters of Intent to five firms to establish the country’s first private credit bureaus, a step officials say will modernize lending and expand access to credit. The firms have one year to build infrastructure before applying for final licenses. The selected companies are Creditinfobd, backed by the United Kingdom; TransUnion, backed […]
Bangladesh has appointed Ambassador Tareq Md Ariful Islam as its next envoy to the United States, filling a position that had been vacant since former Ambassador Asad Alam Siam became foreign secretary. Ariful Islam, a career diplomat from the 17th batch of the BCS (Foreign Affairs) cadre, joined the service in 1998. He currently serves […]
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 […]
