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Turkey’s top defence industry chief Haluk Görgün met Bangladesh’s top civil and military leadership on Tuesday, boosting bilateral defence ties as Dhaka seeks self-reliance and supply diversification
Amid a steep drop in international funding, Bangladesh has asked France and the EU to strengthen their role in repatriating Rohingya refugees and reinvigorating global attention ahead of the UNGA summit
As Washington imposes sweeping tariffs on 14 nations, Bangladesh is betting on direct negotiations with the U.S. Trade Representative to secure a better deal for its garment exports
At the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Malaysia called on all parties in Myanmar’s civil war to create an inclusive, peaceful environment for elections—raising questions about policy direction amid growing instability in Rakhine.
A looming 35% U.S. tariff threatens Bangladesh’s garment exports as the country lags behind in global renegotiations
Odisha Police detain 448 suspected illegal migrants in a sweeping crackdown, raising alarms over systemic border failures.
The National Unity Government supports the ICC’s arrest warrant for Min Aung Hlaing and pledges full citizenship rights for Rohingya
The UN Human Rights Council adopts a landmark resolution recognizing Rohingya rights and condemning Myanmar military atrocities
As illegal hill cutting accelerates with Rohingya influx, over two lakh people in Cox’s Bazar face growing risk of deadly landslides
Over 3,000 refugees flee to Mizoram as rival anti-junta Chin militias clash violently near India’s northeastern frontier
Speaking at the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Ambassador Tareq Md Ariful Islam, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the UN Office, underlined the need for global action and accountability in resolving the protracted crisis that has strained Bangladesh's resources and stability for years.
During the discussion, Prof Yunus highlighted the strategic importance of the Matarbari project, calling it “the most important region for our country’s future,” and stressed Bangladesh’s ambition to become a sea-based economy. He urged greater Japanese support in developing maritime infrastructure and skills.
"Seven years after fleeing genocide, over a million Rohingya remain stuck in limbo — now, the world’s last best chance to act may come this September in New York."
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus orders e-learning rollout in 100 remote schools across the Chittagong Hill Tracts by 2025 to bridge education inequality
India faces global outrage after reports it forcibly expelled Rohingya Christian refugees into international waters without warning or support
The Bengal Tigresses, led by a brilliant brace from winger Ritu Porna Chakma, clinched the top spot in Group C with two wins in two games.
Amnesty International slams India for abandoning Rohingya refugees in open waters and forcibly returning them to Bangladesh
After a dominant 7-0 win over Bahrain in their opening match, Bangladesh are looking to carry forward their momentum.
Chief Adviser Yunus and US Secretary of State Rubio speak on reforms, trade, and regional stability in a key phone call ahead of Bangladesh’s 2026 elections
As Delhi’s Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa targets undocumented Rohingya and Bangladeshi communities in inflammatory remarks, critics warn of deepening communal rhetoric, diplomatic fallout, and the erosion of India’s constitutional and humanitarian values.
