Bangladesh News

Rohingya crisis: Aid falls and hope fades

UNHCR's Bangladesh representative, Ivo Freisen, warns that dwindling aid is driving hope down among Rohingya refugees.

Nepal weighs foreign rescue offers as over 12 countries pledge Rasuwa flood aid

Kathmandu, August 29 More than 12 countries have sought permission from the Nepali government to provide emergency assistance and participate in rescue operations for people affected by the Rasuwa floods. India, China, t…

Bangladesh's search for modern fighter ends with Chinese J-10; should India be worried?

Bangladesh is nearing a deal to acquire Chinese J-10CE fighter jets. This potential acquisition would significantly deepen military ties with China. The aircraft's performance in recent India-Pakistan clashes influenced…

The Sound of the Silenced: Inside the ten-year global fight to keep the internet on

Felicia Anthonio first encountered the impact of internet shutdowns in 2017. While working as an intern tracking press freedom violations, she was prevented from verifying information on the ground or contacting people i…

Saif Ali Khan stabbing incident: Accused Mohammad Shariful Islam seeks to plead guilty

The Bangladeshi national accused in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case has approached the court. Mohammad Shariful Islam expressed his willingness to plead guilty and sought leniency. The court has asked the prosecution to…

Bangladesh confirms Chinese J-10CE jet deal, citing Rafale kill in India-Pakistan clash

Bangladesh has for the first time confirmed a long-expected deal to purchase China’s 4.5-generation J-10CE fighters, pointing to the jet’s combat performance against Rafale fighters in last year’s India-Pakistan conflict…

Bangladesh govt. positively weighs joining Mecca Pact; Opposition throws in support

The government said the interests of the country and its people would be given the highest priority in joining any defence agreement or alliance

W’Cup qualifiers: Junior Female Yellow Greens arrive Tanzania

Nigeria’s U-19 women’s cricket team, the Junior Female Yellow Greens, have arrived in Tanzania as they bid to return to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in Bangladesh and Nepal next year, PUNCH Sports Ex…

Why India wants Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman in Delhi

India is keen to reset ties with Bangladesh, but old tensions and new regional alliances complicate its efforts.

Press review: SDF plans dissolution in Syria as Bangladesh invited to join Mecca pact

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, August 27th

The BRICS Bank Now Has 10 Members and Iran Wants In

BRICS: Expansion Key Facts —Current members. The New Development Bank has 10 members: the five founders of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) plus Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt,…

MFAT aware of death of New Zealander in Bangladesh

It comes after a Kiwi teenager, Albert, was reported missing from a boat that capsized near an estuary off Cox's Bazar on the country's southeastern coast.

Starc hits top of ICC's Test bowling rankings for first time

Mitchell Starc's run of hot form is rewarded handsomely after a dominant Test series against Bangladesh.

Bangladesh: Hindu businessman, 4 family members go missing amid threats

Starc goes past Bumrah to top Test bowling table for the first time

Mitchell Starc returned figures of 6 for 12 and 4 for 39 in Australia's innings win over Bangladesh in Mackay

Search underway in Bangladesh for missing NZ teenager after boat capsize

A 16-year-old named Albert went missing near an estuary off Cox’s Bazar.

New pigment-free coating stays 6°C cooler than surrounding air in desert sun

Columbia Engineering researchers developed a porous polymer coating that can cool surfaces below the surrounding air temperature without using electricity. The coating replaces conventional white pigments with nano-to-mi…

Bhutan Proposes Dasho Sonam Topgay as Next SAARC Secretary General

Member states may discuss Bhutan’s nomination at a SAARC meeting on September 25 in New York Bhutan has proposed Dasho Sonam Topgay, former Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan, as the next Secretary General of the Sout…

Photos: Rohingya refugees rally nine years after Myanmar exodus

Tens of thousands of Rohingya in Bangladesh protest, demanding safe return to Myanmar's Rakhine state.

Rohingya refugees rally in Bangladesh camps to demand safe return to Myanmar

Whether it is the Arakan Army or the Myanmar military, as long as they continue playing this double game, the situation in Arakan, or Rakhine, will not become safe, said Rohingya refugee leader Sayed Ullah