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Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to maritime cooperation with small island states

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- High Commissioners and Ambassadors from the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) group participated in a special programme hosted by Abida Islam, Bangladesh High Commissioner to the ... Read More


Debate grows on how to enforce July Charter reforms

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- The future of Bangladesh's political transition is increasingly tied to one document: the July Charter. Drafted after last year's mass uprising, the Charter promised sweeping reforms... Read More


'Lack of health education makes women vulnerable for next generation'

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Although Bangladesh's Constitution guarantees healthcare as a basic right for all citizens, women across the country continue to be deprived of proper health services. Experts warn t... Read More


Attempts to break Gaza blockade continue

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Attempts to break Israel's blockade on Gaza by sea are continuing despite repeated interceptions, with the latest seizures drawing condemnation from around the globe including Banglad... Read More


Oil falls 2pc to four-month lows on oversupply concerns

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Oil prices settled down about 2per cent at the lowest in four months on Thursday, extending a run of declines into a fourth day, due to concerns about oversupply in the market ahead o... Read More


South Korea posts record semiconductor exports in September

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- South Korea recorded its highest ever semiconductor exports in September, official data showed Wednesday, despite growing pressure from US tariffs and other restrictions on the crucia... Read More


How Many People Really Live in Bangladesh?

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- In any country, numbers are more than just numbers. They are the foundation upon which policies are designed, economies are managed, and futures are planned. Population figures deter... Read More


Jamaat to field candidates in all 300 seats

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has completed preparations to contest the upcoming national elections in all 300 parliamentary constituencies, the party's Secretary General and former lawm... Read More


BNP to finalize single candidate

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed said on Friday that the party will soon finalize and approve a single candidate for each constituency in the upcoming national election.... Read More


22-day ban on hilsa fishing begins tonight

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- The government has imposed a 22-day ban on hilsa fishing across all rivers and marine waters of Bangladesh, starting from midnight on 4 October and continuing until 25 October, to pro... Read More