- Protesters extend 'Dark Indonesia' rally against Prabowo's policies
- Abu Sayeed dispels fear from hearts of Bengalese with life: Mahmudur Rahman
- Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China
- Bangladesh also walks out during Israeli speech at Global Ministerial Conference
- Early wicket loss against India an accident: Razzak
- Attempts being made to hijack revolution to come to power: Amir Khasru
- Zelensky 'not ready' to sign minerals deal with US: source
- BNP’s goal is to establish government of the people: Mintoo
- Hamas hands over 6 hostages to Red Cross
- England makes highest team total as Duckett hits 151 in Champions Trophy
- EC suspends six employees over NID fraud
- CEC wants to hold elections like the Eid festival
- None can survive by means of corruption: Shafiqur Rahman
- AP sues three Trump administration officials
- Environmental protection will shape our future: Rizwana
- Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teenagers
- Disney’s 'Snow White' live-action remake drops motion poster
- Vietnam govt approves $8.36B railway project to China
- Creatinine levels: the silent indicator of kidney health
- No load shedding during Ramadan, summer, says energy advisor
Australia to impose two-year ban on foreigners buying property
The Australian government has announced a two-year ban on foreign entities purchasing existing residential properties, a move aimed at addressing the countrys housing affordability crisis, reports ABC. Today, the government is announcing that we are going to ban foreign ownership of existing...
Thai police crack down on foreign tourist offenses after Pai Hospital incident
Following the violent rampage at Pai Hospital, tourist police and Immigration Bureau (IB) officers are intensifying their crackdown on tourism-related offenses in Pai district, Mae Hong Son province. The incident involved four Israeli nationals who were deported after causing chaos at the hospital,...
Home ministry forms task force to tackle illegal foreigners
The Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a task force to take action against illegal foreign nationals residing in the country. The ministry confirmed this in a notification issued on Monday, signed by Deputy Secretary Mohammad Kamruzzaman. The task force will be led by the Additional Secretary...
Japan records biggest jump in foreign workers
Japan saw its biggest year-on-year jump in foreign workers since records began, government data showed Friday, as the country seeks to address labour shortages exacerbated by its ageing population. In October 2024, the nations foreign workforce stood at 2.3 million -- an increase of around...
Tension rises over suspension of foreign aid from US
The decision of US President Donald Trumps regarding the suspending the foreign aid may affect Bangladesh adversely. He, just on his second sworn-in day, suspended US aid to foreign countries for 90 days. According to the concerned persons in development cooperation sector, this decision of US...
Dhaka asks foreign missions to attract FDI
Dhaka has urged all Bangladesh missions abroad to design strategies to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Bangladesh from their respective host countries. The directive was issued from a virtual session titled Investment Talks with Bangladesh Missions, according to the ministrys press...
33,648 illegal immigrants are in Bangladesh: Home Adviser
Home adviser to interim government Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said some 33,648 foreign nationals are living in the county illegally. He on Monday made the statement in a press briefing after a meeting with Law and Order Committee at the secretariat. He said: The foreign national must...
Central bank lifts restrictions on bankers' foreign travel
In a significant policy shift, Bangladesh Bank has removed all restrictions on the foreign travel of bank officials. From now on, bankers will no longer need prior approval from the central bank to travel abroad. The new directive, issued in a circular on Sunday, allows bank officers to travel for...
Thailand to overhaul surrogacy law for inclusivity, transparency
Thailands Public Health Ministry is revising its surrogacy laws to accommodate the newly enforced equal marriage law and to allow international couples access to surrogacy services. Dr. Panuwat Panket, Director-General of the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), provided an update on the...
What Antony Blinken reflects on about America’s role in world as his term as secretary of state ends
With just over a week remaining in his tenure as U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken continues to focus on diplomacy and global alliances. Recently completing what is likely his final international tour, Blinken met with world leaders in Seoul, Tokyo, Paris, and Rome, emphasizing the importance...
5 press officials withdrawn from Bangladesh embassies
The government has ordered the withdrawal of five officials serving in the press wings of Bangladesh embassies and high commissions in five countries. A notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting instructed these officials to return to Bangladesh within the next 15 working...
Turkiye to continue solution-oriented diplomacy, says FM Fidan
Turkiye is committed to maintaining and strengthening its solution-driven diplomatic approach, aiming for lasting cooperation and global problem-solving, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated Tuesday as he reflected on the year, reports Daily Sabah. Fidan emphasized that Turkiye has benefited from...
6 key drivers behind dollar price volatility in Bangladesh
Bangladeshs foreign exchange market faces significant volatility, driven by six critical factors identified by Bangladesh Bank. Spokesperson and Executive Director Husne Ara Shikha outlined these challenges on Monday, highlighting the year-end surge in dollar demand due to December loan repayment...
Interim govt increases reserves, activates banking sector: Jamaat Ameer
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has acknowledged improvements in Bangladeshs foreign exchange reserves and the gradual activation of the banking sector under the current interim government. However, he urged the government to play a more active role in revitalizing the economy, stating...
Travel ban imposed on 20 Army-Police members
The ministry of home affairs has imposed a travel ban on 20 former and incumbent police-army officers for their alleged involvement in the enforced disappearances. The ministry also asked to suspend their passports. On Sunday, the security service division of the ministry sent letters to the...
Kuwait introduces new foreign residency law
Arab rich country Kuwait has introduced a new foreign residency law, overhauling a system that had been in place for more than 60 years. The new law, which was issued by Amiri decree on November 28, aims to modernise the countrys immigration policy and address long-standing issues such as visa...
“Will go away after handing over power to politicians through elections”
The foreign affairs adviser of the interim government Md Touhid Hossain said they will go away after handling over power to the politicians through elections. The adviser on Saturday made this remark at a view-exchange meeting with stake holders including government officials, freedom fighters,...
How he amassed crores in assets, including 3 New York properties
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has uncovered illegal assets worth several thousand crores of taka belonging to Asadur Rahman Kiron, the former acting mayor of Gazipur City Corporation. Kiron, a prominent political figure with a history of switching parties, is currently the Vice President of...
Heavy burden of foreign debt
Bangladesh is grappling with a mounting foreign debt burden, which has surged by 282% over the 14 years of the Sheikh Hasina government. When the Awami League assumed power following the December 2008 elections, the countrys foreign debt stood at $26.572 billion by the end of 2010. By the close...
Govt imposes stricter rules on foreign travel for officials
The interim government has issued new directives aimed at curbing foreign travel by public officials, discouraging such trips except for those deemed absolutely necessary for national interests. Government officials are also prohibited from traveling abroad simultaneously in groups unless it is...
Bangladesh Government warns of action against illegal foreign nationals
Home Affairs Adviser Lt Col (retd) Jahangir Alam has issued a stern warning that foreigners residing illegally in Bangladesh will not be permitted to stay. The warning was made during a press briefing on Sunday, following a meeting held at the Secretariat to discuss law and order preparations for...
11 convicted in Nepal Airlines airbus scam, extradition issues arise
The notorious Nepal Airlines Airbus procurement case, involving corruption over the purchase of two Airbus A330s in 2017, remains far from resolved. On Thursday, the Special Court convicted 11 individuals, including four senior Nepali officials, in connection with the deal that allegedly cost the...