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Wang Yi Describes Bangladesh as Strategic Development Partner
By Julhas Alam
During his visit to Dhaka, the Chinese foreign minister raised duty-free access of Bangladeshi products and services to Chinese markets.
Bangladesh Tightens Its Belt as Forex Crisis Looms
By Shafi Md Mostofa
In addition to seeking a $4.5 billion loan from the IMF, the government is taking measures to cut down on foreign exchange spending.
Why Was Hefazat-e-Islam Silent on ‘Blasphemous’ Remarks by BJP Officials?
By Shafi Md Mostofa
The Bangladeshi Islamist group appears to be prioritizing the release of its jailed leaders and is avoiding antagonizing the government at present.
Bangladesh’s Padma Bridge Built Against All Odds
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Will the multi-purpose bridge, which is expected to boost the economy, yield electoral and political dividend for the ruling Awami League?
Rohingya Man Sentenced to Death in Bangladesh
By Samaya Anjum
The language of the ruling reveals racist treatment of the Rohingya community amid growing calls for their repatriation.
Behind Bangladesh’s Carbon Catastrophe
By Munira Chowdhury
Despite having an abundance of potential for solar and wind energy, Bangladesh is ranked in the top five for global coal and gas power projects.
Officials Try to Deliver Aid to Flooded South Asia Villages
By Julhas Alam and Wasbir Hussain
Floods have ravaged India’s Northeastern state of Assam and Bangladesh’s Sylhet district.
5 Years On, The World Is Failing the Rohingya
By Imrul Islam
Rohingya refugees feel forgotten by the world, and they are not wrong.
Another Anti-India Wave Sweeps Bangladesh
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Despite mass demonstrations protesting the comments by BJP leaders defaming the Prophet, the Awami League government has remained silent.
Militant Group Responsible for Rohingya Advocate’s Murder, Say Bangladeshi Police
By Sebastian Strangio
The Bangladeshi police have charged 29 people with the killing of Mohib Ullah last September.
Anger Erupts in Bangladesh, India Over Comments About Islam
By Julhas Alam
Muslim protestors are demanding the arrest of two officials of India's ruling Hindu nationalist party, who made derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad.
Depot Fire Latest to Spotlight Bangladesh Industrial Safety
By Julhas Alam
Monitoring groups blame corruption and lax enforcement for the country’s many industrial disasters, including factories catching fire with workers trapped inside.