Bangladesh has imported more than 129,000 tons of wheat from the United States so far this fiscal year under two government-to-government contracts, the Food Ministry said Monday. A ship carrying about 67,000 short tons arrived at Chattogram Port, following another with 63,000 tons last week. The ministry signed two deals to buy a total of […]
Controversial Muslim preacher Zakir Naik, wanted in India for hate speech and money laundering, is seeking to visit Bangladesh later this month, raising alarm over security and stability.
A retired schoolteacher was killed and two others injured in a bomb and gun attack at a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) office near the IT Gate of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology on Sunday night, police said.
The death of a Border Guard Bangladesh soldier in a landmine blast allegedly planted by Myanmar’s Arakan Army must be a turning point for Dhaka.
Bangladesh’s plan to create a specialized defense economic zone could revive its long history as a hub of innovation and trade. Once known globally for its muslin and shipbuilding, the country now seeks to build a self-reliant defense industry focused on producing drones, cyber-systems, arms, and ammunition for both domestic use and export.
The campaign for Bangladesh’s 2026 national election officially began Saturday, the Chief Adviser’s Office announced in a message and teaser video urging citizens to “reclaim ownership of their nation.”
Bangladesh is losing an estimated 10 to 12 percent of its natural gas supply each year through leaks in aging pipelines and equipment, costing the country about $1.5 billion annually, according to a new World Bank report.
In a period marked by political unrest and restricted civil liberties, rights groups such as Odhikar and the Manabadhikar Sanskriti Foundation continue to report on alleged human rights violations across Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, promised justice and reform after the July 2024 uprising. Yet reports by Odhikar and the Manabadhikar Sanskriti Foundation show grim continuity.
Bangladesh’s journalists continue to face violence and intimidation during the country’s fragile transition. Odhikar documented 242 attacks on journalists over the past 14 months, including 34 in September — the highest monthly figure.
