By Punima Ch On Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, Bangladesh marked the first anniversary of the much-hyped student-led uprising that ushered in the so-called interim caretaker government under Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The day should have been a solemn commemoration of public defiance and democratic aspirations. It should have been a reminder of the youthful energy that […]
Read MoreBy 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 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 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 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 […]
Read MoreDhaka, July 7 — BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has called for a thorough parliamentary debate on reforming Bangladesh’s emergency powers, stressing the need to amend Article 141 of the Constitution to prevent its political misuse. Speaking after the 10th session of the National Consensus Commission, Salahuddin stated that major political parties have reached […]
Read MoreDhaka: The struggle must continue until justice and the rule of law are established in Bangladesh, BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman said today (5 July). In a statement on the occasion of the holy Ashura, Tarique claimed that the last 16 years under the “fallen fascist Awami government” have been marked by sham elections, rigging votes, […]
Read MoreBy Masum Billah Dhaka, 2 July 2025 —Bangladesh Nationalist Party- BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has dismissed the proposal to hold local government elections under an interim government as “unrealistic”, citing the staggered terms of various local bodies across the country. Speaking to reporters following a meeting of the National Consensus Commission (NCC), Salahuddin […]
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