COVERAGE & ANALYSIS
News from Bangladesh and the Bangladeshi diaspora.
As Bangladesh moves toward its 13th National Parliamentary Election, the political conversation is shifting beyond routine electoral competition. Influential voices are increasingly framing the vote as a gateway to…
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its strong commitment to developing a skilled workforce to meet future global labor market challenges. Speaking at the Third Global Labor Market Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Advisor to…
Zaima Rahman, daughter of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, has shared a powerful message on women’s leadership and empowerment in Bangladesh. In a post published on her verified Facebook page, she reflected on a…
The International Crimes Research Foundation (ICRF) has released an independent legal rebuttal to the UN OHCHR report on the July–August 2024 unrest in Bangladesh. Former Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud and former…
In a move aimed at expanding Bangladesh’s global trade footprint, the Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) has taken a major initiative to strengthen economic and commercial relations with the 12 member…
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh–Oman diplomatic relations, the Bangladesh Armed Forces Joint Band and Orchestra made a proud appearance in Oman.
High-level defense engagement between Bangladesh and Australia gained momentum as the Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Army Staff at Army Headquarters in Dhaka.
The persecution of minority communities in Bangladesh has a long and alarming history. Since the 1947 partition, minorities have rarely been able to live with security or enjoy full religious freedom. Post-election…
Gender, Migration, and the Reconfiguration of Women’s Roles in Families By Farjana Faraezi, Development Practitioner
“With an uncompromising stance on democracy, a firm voice against Indian hegemony, and a life marked by imprisonment as a victim of political retribution, Begum Khaleda Zia rose above all to depart with state and…
After nearly 17 years in exile, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has begun his long-awaited return to Bangladesh. He departed London’s Heathrow Airport late Wednesday night on a scheduled Biman Bangladesh Airlines…
Bangladesh has been gripped by widespread unrest following the death of political activist Sharif Osman bin Hadi, as protests in the capital Dhaka escalated into violence, targeting historic sites and major media…
