India comments on treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh but must know its treatment of Muslims has repercussions: Debapriya Bhattacharya
Bangladeshis believe that New Delhi bears collateral responsibility for sustaining Sheikh Hasina’s rule, says the distinguished Bangladeshi economist.
As Bangladesh reinvents itself, Islamist hard-liners see an opening
Dhaka rejects new York Times report
Shehbaz Sharif invites Yunus and Runa Laila to visit Pakistan
Islamabad, March 31 (Dhaka Tribune) – Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan, has extended Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to Dr Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government. On Monday, during a phone conversation with Dr Yunus, Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his best wishes. In a...
Bangladesh’s Yunus in Beijing: A new geopolitical game in South Asia
Will the promises made in Beijing translate into meaningful outcomes for ordinary Bangladeshis? Can the interim government balance competing global interests without alienating vital partners? Most importantly: Will this new diplomatic posture endure beyond the current political moment?
Bangladesh Liberation War mural in Lalmonirhat, once covered, has now been demolished
Workers dismantled the mural from morning to evening on Sunday
Adani restores power supply to Bangladesh after four months
By Neyaz Farooquee/BBC New Delhi, Marc 28 – Indian conglomerate Adani has restored full electricity supply to Bangladesh, four months after it reduced the feed by half over unpaid dues. Adani Power supplies 1,600 MW to Bangladesh from its coal-powered plant in India’s eastern state...
Yunus’s China visit can open many doors
Dhaka, March 27 (The Daily Star) – Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’s tour to China marks a pivotal moment in Bangladesh-China bilateral relations, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. China is currently Bangladesh’s largest trading and defence partner, reflecting...
Sanjida Khatun, the doyenne of Bengali music passes away at 92
She was a Rabindrasangeet exponent and founder of Chhayanaut in Dhaka
Bangladesh: Dr Yunus’ administration to be referred to the ICC for crimes against humanity
London, March 23 -Steven Powles KC and lawyers from Doughty Street Chambers have been engaged to prepare a communication to the International Criminal Court (“ICC”) under Article 15 of the ICC Statute. Article 15 allows victims of alleged crimes within the jurisdiction of the ICC...
Bangladesh on the brink – army gearing up for all eventualities
Chaos, power plays, and a nation’s fate hang in the balance as the region and the world watch with concern
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