Bangladesh’s familiar collapse

The first One-Day International against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium delivered a painfully familiar narrative for Bangladesh cricket fans: a promising start, a sudden, inexplicable collapse, and ultimately, a comprehensive defeat. Chasing a …

Australia keen to support Bangladesh in holding credible polls: Khosru

Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle on Thursday said her country is keen to support Bangladesh in holding a free and fair national election. “There has been discussion on the election in Bangladesh with importance. Australia is providing …

Indonesia keen to import jute, jute goods from Bangladesh: Envoy

Indonesian Ambassador to Bangladesh Arif Suyoko has said that his country is interested in importing jute and jute goods from Bangladesh. He also said they are exploring investment prospects and looking to enhance bilateral cooperation in the sectors of …

Bangladesh-Pakistan business networking meeting held

Businessmen and entrepreneurs from both Bangladesh and Pakistan see huge trade potential in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, surgical products, equipment, electronics, and intermediary industrial goods.  In this regard, both sides also expressed optimism …

Bangladesh, Sweden sign grant deal to boost natural resource management

The Governments of Bangladesh and Sweden today signed a grant agreement to support a new project aimed at strengthening the country's capacity for natural resource management and enhancing climate resilience. Under the agreement, Sweden will provide …

Bangladesh Bank eases loan access for locals as OBS collateral

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new lending facility, allowing domestic individuals and institutions to secure Taka-denominated loans using foreign currency funds held in Offshore Banking Units (OBUs) as collateral. The central bank issued a circular …

Turkey eyes strategic foothold in Bangladesh with defence zones

A top Turkish defence industry executive is expected to visit Bangladesh next week as the two countries seek to expand military-industry partnership. Haluk Gorgun, head of Turkey's Defence Industry Agency (SSB), is due in Dhaka on July 8 for a day-long …

Bangladesh tribunal sentences Hasina to jail for contempt over a claim she had a license to kill

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A special tribunal has sentenced Bangladesh’s former leader Sheikh Hasina to six months in jail after she was found in contempt of court for allegedly claiming she had a license to kill at least 227 people. Wednesday’s sentence was …

KSU professor presents ‘on Smart Agriculture’ in Bangladesh

DINAJPUR, Bangladesh — Kentucky State University strengthened its international academic partnerships through participation in a recent “smart agriculture” seminar at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) in Bangladesh on May 25, …

Eight women from Bangladesh arrested in Budhwar Peth for staying illegally in India