By Maria Siow Bangladesh’s renewed quest for Asean membership comes at a moment of acute internal flux and regional scepticism, as interim leader Muhammad Yunus looks to Malaysia for support but finds the path to entry blocked by questions over governance and stability. On Sunday, he revived his country’s call for Malaysia’s backing to secure […]
Read MoreDhaka : In the aftermath of the tragic Air Force jet crash into Milestone School and College in the capital’s Uttara, at least 69 individuals remain hospitalised across several healthcare facilities in the capital, according to officials from the health ministry. At a press briefing held today (22 July) at the National Institute of Burn […]
Read MoreMasum Billah | Dhaka | July 21 In a devastating tragedy, a Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Uttara, Dhaka, on Monday afternoon, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 170, many of whom are children. The F-7 BGI aircraft, used for training purposes, crashed just […]
Read MoreDhaka, 15 July 2025: Archbishop Kevin S. Randall, the Apostolic Nuncio (Ambassador of the Holy See), met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday at the State Guest House Jamuna. During the meeting, Archbishop Randall extended an invitation to Professor Yunus for an inter-religious dialogue program scheduled for September 6-12. The Archbishop emphasized the […]
Read MoreThe interim government today (15 July) clarified that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus does not intend to be declared as “national reformer” nor does the government plan to confer any such title on him. “The writ petitioner appears to have filed the petition on his own, and it is unclear on what basis the direction has […]
Read MoreThe High Court has issued a rule asking why Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the interim government, should not be recognised as a “national reformer of the New Bangladesh”. At the same time, the court asked why martyrs Abu Sayed, Mir Mugdho, and Wasim — along with other martyrs of the July-August uprising — should […]
Read MoreDhaka : Accusing the authorities of failing to arrest those allegedly forming violent mobs, BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman has called for crackdown on mob violence. “Why is the government allowing these incidents to happen?” he asked, referring to the brutal murder of trader Lal Chand alias Sohag in front of Mitford Hospital. He made the […]
Read MoreBy Reyad Hossain Just over a two-hour flight from Dhaka, Kunming, in China’s Yunnan province, is gradually gaining popularity among Bangladeshis for its advanced and high-quality medical services. Patients, especially those suffering from cancer, cardiac issues and neurological conditions, are increasingly considering China as an alternative to India, Thailand and Singapore. Among Chinese cities, Kunming […]
Read MoreDhaka : The fear of job losses is rippling through Bangladesh’s garment hubs as US President Donald Trump’s 35% tariff on the South Asian nation threatens orders from its main export market and crimps the country’s biggest industry. The readymade garments sector accounts for more than 80% of Bangladesh’s total export earnings, employing 4 million people […]
Read MoreA deadly crackdown on student-led protests in Bangladesh last year was authorised by then prime minister Sheikh Hasina, according to audio of one of her phone calls verified by BBC Eye. In the audio, which was leaked online in March, Hasina says she authorised her security forces to “use lethal weapons” against protesters and that […]
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