Bangladesh assumes UNHCR executive committee leadership role
Bangladesh assumes UNHCR executive committee leadership role

Bangladesh has assumed the chairmanship of the Bureau of the Executive Committee (ExCom) of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the countrys multilateral diplomacy. Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the United...

Uncertainty clouds Sammilito Islami Bank amid leadership vacuum
Uncertainty clouds Sammilito Islami Bank amid leadership vacuum

The future of Sammilito Islami Bank, formed by merging five weak Shariah-based banks to restore depositor confidence and stability in the banking sector, remains uncertain even three months after its launch. Former Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur initiated the merger of five Islamic...

Middle East crisis and internationalism of Shaheed Zia’s leadership
Middle East crisis and internationalism of Shaheed Zia’s leadership

Tensions in the Middle East, or the prospect of military conflict, have had far-reaching consequences not only regionally but also on the global economy and politics. Even though Bangladesh is not a direct participant in this conflict, it is not immune to its multifaceted impacts. The energy sector...