Saturday, 26 September 2026

Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman Says Bangladesh Will Set Date for Pakistan Visit After Meeting Shehbaz Sharif

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said his government would decide on a date for his planned visit to Pakistan, following a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the ongoing 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. “We will fix a time. We will d

PM calls for four urgent actions to tackle sea-level rise

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called for four urgent global actions to tackle the growing threat of sea-level rise, including faster and deeper cuts in global emissions, accessible adaptation finance, wider access to climate-smart technologies and stronger international cooperation to address

ADB Trims Bangladesh GDP Growth Forecast to 4% Amid Inflation Concerns

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered Bangladesh’s GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year, FY2026-27, to 4% from its earlier projection of 4.5%, citing a prolonged banking-sector crisis, infrastructure bottlenecks and severe energy shortages. The Manila-based international lender re

Erdogan Meets PM Tarique Rahman, Calls to ‘Further Institutionalize’ Dhaka-Ankara Ties

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a bilateral meeting at Turkish House in New York on Tuesday local time, discussing stronger Bangladesh-Turkey relations, trade, investment, defence cooperation and regional issues. A statement posted on the Pri

Bus Fare Hiked by 17 Poisha Per Km; Official Gazette Today

Bangladesh has decided to increase bus fares by Tk0.17 per kilometre for both long-distance and metropolitan services following a Tk20-per-litre rise in fuel prices. The revised fares will formally take effect after the government issues a notification, expected on Tuesday.

Surging Fuel Costs Threaten to Strain Daily Life

Bangladesh has increased the prices of all petroleum fuels by Tk20 per litre, taking fuel prices to their highest level in the country’s history and raising concerns about higher living costs, transport fares and inflation. The government said the increase was necessary to reduce the recent subsidy

India's response, after Dhaka to review 101 agreements from the Sheikh Hasina's era

India has said it will take all necessary measures to protect its interests after reports that Bangladesh is reviewing 101 agreements signed with New Delhi during the Sheikh Hasina government’s tenure. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said Bangladesh had not formally communicated any such review

Beyond Altruism: Strategic Gains for China in Solving the Rohingya Issue

After nearly a decade of failed attempts to repatriate Rohingya refugees, Bangladesh is again looking towards regional diplomacy, with plans to hold discussions with China and Myanmar on the crisis this month. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir said the prolonged displacement of more t

No Union Parishad Polls This Year, Govt Tells EC

Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has been informed by government officials that Union Parishad elections cannot be held this year, despite the commission’s preliminary plan to begin voting in November. Officials said they may need up to one month to determine how long preparations for the polls

Mahdi Amin urges Indian envoy to prevent fugitives from creating instability

Prime Minister’s Adviser and spokesperson of Prime Minister’s Office Mahdi Amin has urged the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh to ensure that fugitive allies of fascism and convicted criminals staying in India cannot make any attempt to create instability. He made the call when Indian High Com

ACC Seeks Bank and Foreign Asset Details of Former Adviser Asif Mahmud

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has requested details of domestic and overseas assets, bank accounts and investments held by former interim government adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, his wife Panna, and their related persons and entities as part of an ongoing inquiry. The ACC has s

Ziaur Rahman’s ‘Memories of the War of Independence’ Added to Textbooks

Ziaur Rahman’s article, “Memories of the War of Independence”, will be included as a new chapter in Bangladesh’s Class 9-10 Bangla Literature textbook from the 2027 academic year, following final approval by the National Curriculum Coordination Committee (NCCSC), the National Curriculum and Textbook

Stall Over New Bangladesh Envoy as Delhi Holds Back Clearance

India has not yet granted formal approval for Bangladesh’s nomination of Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam as its next high commissioner to New Delhi, more than a month after Dhaka submitted his name, according to an NDTV report. Bangladesh wants to appoint Siam as its next high commissioner in Delh

Tribunal Sentences Obaidul Quader, 6 Others to Death for Crimes Against Humanity

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Tuesday sentenced seven fugitive political leaders, including banned Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, to death for crimes against humanity over killings during the July-August 2024 anti-discrimination student movement.

EC Plans to Begin Union Parishad Elections in Mid-November

Bangladesh’s Election Commission plans to begin Union Parishad elections in mid-November, with the local government polls to be conducted in phases, Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud said on Monday.

Bangladesh Begins Training 5,000 Health Workers for Nationwide Dialysis Service Expansion

The Bangladesh government has begun training 5,000 nurses and medical technologists in dialysis care as part of plans to rapidly introduce services for kidney patients at district and upazila levels nationwide. The government has also decided to create 2,500 new posts for nurses and medical technolo