DHAKA — Years of tension between the government of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the country’s only Nobel laureate, Muhammad Yunus, are coming to a head, with the 83-year-old economist facing an ever-growing list of legal entanglements. Yunus in the past two months has been slapped with a $5 million tax bill, a travel […]
Read MoreIn a pivotal development, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, renowned for pioneering microcredit to uplift impoverished communities, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a labor court in Bangladesh. The verdict, handed down by Sheikh Merina Sultana, head of the Third Labor Court of Dhaka, cites violations of labor laws by Grameen […]
Read MoreIndia and South Korea are currently in early stages of discussing joint development projects in neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The discussion signifies a renewed focus on bilateral relations between India and South Korea, with Seoul seen expanding its strategic interests beyond East Asia, reports Mint. According to earlier reports by Mint, […]
Read MoreUS Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas had a meeting with Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen at State Guesthouse Padma this morning where they discussed ongoing developments in bilateral relations. “Ambassador Haas and FS Momen had a routine meeting to discuss ongoing developments in the bilateral relationship,” US Embassy in Dhaka said after the meeting. The […]
Read MoreBy Rajeev Ahmed Myanmar is gripped by a multifaceted crisis encompassing political instability, economic hardship, human rights abuses, and a devastating humanitarian situation. This turmoil, compounded by domestic, regional, and geopolitical tensions, has intensified significantly since the military’s seizure of power and the country’s battle against a severe third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
Read MoreDhaka: The US’ latest policy on labour rights warrants enough reasons for Bangladesh to be alarmed, the Bangladesh embassy in Washington has said, stating that the issue should be “taken into cognizance with priority by concerned stakeholders.” In a letter dated 20 November sent to Tapan Kanti Ghosh, senior secretary, the Ministry of Commerce by […]
Read MoreWashington, D.C. – November 25, 2023 The United States has strongly rejected claims made by the Russian Foreign Ministry regarding alleged interference in Bangladesh’s national elections. The dispute centers around accusations that US envoy Peter Haas, stationed in Dhaka, was purportedly assisting the opposition’s antigovernment campaign. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, during a weekly […]
Read MoreNew Delhi, November 24, 2023: In a bid to strengthen diplomatic ties and foster cooperation, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen of Bangladesh engaged in crucial discussions with his Indian counterpart, Vinay Kwatra, at Hydrabad House in New Delhi on Friday. This bilateral meeting marked the second round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the two […]
Read MoreDhaka, November 13, 2023 — Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during a successful exchange visit to China by a prominent delegation led by Lt Col Farook Khan MP, a Presidium member of Awami League. The visit, spanning from November 8th to the 12th, aimed to strengthen bilateral ties […]
Read MoreDhaka, November 8, 2023 – In a significant move ahead of the upcoming national elections, a delegation of Bangladesh Awami League is set to visit China at the invitation of the ruling Communist Party of China. The visit is seen as a crucial diplomatic engagement that could impact Bangladesh’s political landscape. Led by Awami League […]
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