Bangladesh

Gratitude, Commitment, and Confidence for the Future

June 27, 2026, is a special day for us. On this day, *Ajker Patrika* completes five years and steps into its sixth year. Five years may not seem like a long time, but in the life of a newspaper, every day brings a new test and every edition carries a new responsibility. It is through our commitment

PM's visit deepens Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur strategic partnership: FM

Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman today said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's recent visit to Malaysia has elevated bilateral relations to a new level, marked by close personal communication between the two prime ministers and major progress in trade, labour and strategic cooperation. "Malaysia w

Education Minister orders CCTV cameras in every HSC exam room ahead of July 2 exams

News Body: Bangladesh Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has ordered the installation of CCTV cameras in every examination room for the upcoming Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations to ensure the tests are conducted in a fair, orderly and cheating-free environment. The minister

World Bank Approves $1.1 Billion Emergency Support for Bangladesh

The World Bank has approved $1.1 billion in emergency support for Bangladesh under two separate projects to help ensure food security, sustain agricultural production and address volatility in global food, fertiliser and energy markets, according to a press release issued from Washington on Saturday

Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Crosses 700 as Six More Die With Symptoms

Six more people died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh in the 24 hours to 8:00am Saturday, pushing the combined death toll since March 15 to 708, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. No deaths from confirmed measles were recorded during the period. The information was disclose

Ajker Patrika Marks Fifth Anniversary, Reaffirms Commitment to Neutral Journalism

Ajker Patrika on Saturday marked its fifth anniversary with a small in-house event at its head office in Banasree, Dhaka, where Acting Editor Kamrul Hasan said the daily had remained steadfast in neutral and credible journalism despite the rise of algorithm-driven media. The anniversary was celebra

Hormuz traffic sees sharp uptick but not back to normal

Strait of Hormuz traffic has increased sharply, but remains at roughly half its peacetime level, officials said on Thursday as stranded sailors made their way out of the waterway.

Court orders TotalEnergies to account for clients' emissions

A French court on Thursday ordered TotalEnergies to account for its clients' emissions and outline measures to address them, in a ruling that NGOs hailed as a victory in the major climate case. AFP Reported, The court, however, stopped short of imposing specific measures demanded by the plaintiffs

Amazon pledges additional $13 bn in India AI investment

E-commerce giant Amazon announced on Thursday an additional $13-billion investment by 2030 to expand its artificial intelligence footprint in India, months after declaring plans to invest more than $35 billion.

IBM unveils chip technology it says will deliver major performance leap

IBM unveiled new semiconductor technology Thursday that the company says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.

Bangladesh Reports 1 More Dengue Death, 198 New Hospital Admissions in 24 Hours

One person died from dengue and 198 new patients were admitted to hospitals across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, according to a bulletin issued on Thursday by the Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services.

India to Resume Tourist Visas for Bangladeshis from 28 June After Nearly Two Years

India has announced that it will resume issuing tourist visas to Bangladeshi citizens from 28 June, nearly two years after the service was suspended, in a move described as part of efforts to normalise bilateral relations with Dhaka. The announcement was made on Thursday by India’s new High Commiss

PM Arrives in Beijing from Dalian by Bullet Train, Receives Red-Carpet Welcome

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman arrived in Beijing from Dalian by high-speed train at 5:35pm local time on Tuesday and received a red-carpet welcome at Chaoming Railway Station. He was accompanied by his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman and members of his delegation.

Bangladesh Government Owed Tk 13,144 Crore by Grameenphone, Teletalk, Robi and Banglalink

The Bangladesh government is owed about Tk 13,144 crore in revenue by four mobile operators—Grameenphone, Teletalk, Robi Axiata and Banglalink Digital Communications—Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam told parliament on Wednesday.

Bangladesh Parliament Questions Finance Minister on Five Islamic Banks

Concerns over when, how much and under what conditions depositors of five Shariah-based banks brought under a resolution scheme will recover their funds dominated question hour in parliament on Wednesday, as at least six lawmakers sought answers from Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on

Govt to form monitoring teams in polluted waste-affected factory areas: Faridul

The government has increased charges and fees by up to 100 percent for passenger and cargo vessels operating in inland and coastal waters. Transport operators and businesses say the move could push up logistics costs for essential goods ranging from food items to construction materials. The revised