- Dhaka Bypass Expressway to partially open on May 1
- Election roadmap prepared
- Mount Kanlaon erupts in Philippines, ashfall forces school closures
- Rain expected in Dhaka, seven other divisions
- Dhaka to host first delegation visit from Trump administration
- US tariffs on Bangladeshi apparels a miscalculated move: Paul Krugman
- Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect
- WHO chief warns of inevitable new pandemic
- Nutritionist explains early collagen loss causes in young people
- Gary Stead steps down as New Zealand’s limited-overs coach
- 49 arrested over vandalism at Bata, KFC outlets
- Dhaka's air quality remains ‘moderate’
- Pakistani pop star Aima Baig to perform in Dhaka
- EU moves to replace Musk’s Starlink in Ukraine amid growing concerns
- India, Pakistan to dominate Bangladesh in apparel exports
- Bangladesh urged a unified South Asian action plan against plastic pollution
- EU to use ‘every tool’ against US tariffs, trade chief warns
- Japan unveils world’s first 3D-printed train station
- US ends life-saving aid for millions; WFP calls it "death sentence"
- NBR under pressure to raise Tk 2 lakh crore in 3 months to meet IMF targets
Bangladesh opens 4-day summit to boost direct foreign investment
The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicked off in Dhaka on Monday marking a milestone event aimed at reinforcing the countrys commitment to economic progress, investment-friendly policies, and sustainable growth. The summit seeks to present a genuine view of Bangladesh to global investors by...
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-built vehicles
US President Donald Trump has announced steep tariffs on auto imports and parts, provoking threats of retaliation from trading partners ahead of further promised trade levies next week, reports AFP. As Asian markets opened Thursday, shares in carmakers were down sharply. Japans government...
China sentences former engineer to death for espionage
A former Chinese engineer has been sentenced to death for leaking state secrets to a foreign intelligence agency, Beijings Ministry of State Security announced on Wednesday. The individual, identified only by his surname, Liu, was accused of copying, duplicating, and selling a substantial amount of...
Rubio to travel to Saudi Arabia, Canada for Russia-Ukraine war end talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from March 10 to 12 for high-level talks aimed at advancing diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Rubio will meet with Ukrainian counterparts to discuss strategies for resolving the conflict, in line with President...
US designates Ansarullah as ‘foreign terrorist organization’
The US State Department has designated Yemens Ansarullah resistance movement as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), fulfilling one of President Donald Trumps first promises upon taking office in January, Press TV reported. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Tuesday that the...
Foreign loan commitments plummet 67% in Jul-Jan of FY25
Bangladesh has seen a sharp decline in foreign loan commitments, dropping by 67.22% in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2024-25, as the interim government re-evaluates its borrowing strategy and reassesses projects inherited from the previous administration, according to data from...
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...