China’s Commerce Minister is set to visit Bangladesh next month, accompanied by 200 investors, signaling a potential boost in bilateral economic relations. At a press briefing on April 9, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Chairman Ashiq Chowdhury shared updates from the third day of the Investment Conference. He revealed the UAE-based DP World Group has […]
Read MoreKihak Sung, Chairman and CEO of Youngone Corporation, has been awarded honorary citizenship of Bangladesh in recognition of his significant contributions to the country’s economy. Founded in 1974, Youngone is a global leader in outdoor and athletic apparel, footwear, and gear manufacturing. The company has played a major role in Bangladesh’s industrial growth, creating around […]
Read MoreFollowing Sheikh Hasina’s departure, Bangladesh has seen improved stability and economic relief, but risks of extremism and political uncertainty remain. A New York Times report highlighted the dangers of the current power vacuum, while new U.S. tariffs add economic pressure. Experts urge swift democratic transition through elections and key political reforms to prevent a return […]
Read MoreAt least 49 people have been arrested across Bangladesh for acts of vandalism during protests held in solidarity with Gaza. In Gazipur’s Board Bazar area, four were detained for allegedly sabotaging and vandalizing local businesses, including Tripti and Radhuni hotels and a Bata outlet. Similar incidents occurred in Khulna and Sylhet, where 31 and 14 […]
Read MorePeople across Bangladesh, including students, professionals, and political activists, staged widespread protests condemning Israel’s attacks on Gaza. Demonstrations, human chains, and strikes were organized in Dhaka and other cities. Students from major universities like Dhaka University, BUET, and BRAC University suspended classes and held rallies expressing solidarity with Palestinians. Protesters carried Palestinian flags and chanted […]
Read MoreThe Israeli military has revised its initial explanation for the killing of 15 emergency workers near Rafah in Gaza on March 23. Initially, it claimed that soldiers fired on unmarked vehicles approaching suspiciously in the dark, believing they carried militants from Hamas and Islamic Jihad. However, new video evidence from one victim’s phone—released by the […]
Read MoreFormer U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced a new “Gold Card” visa program, offering permanent residency in the United States for a fee of $5 million. The announcement was made on April 4 aboard Air Force One, according to AFP. The visa features Trump’s face and is labeled “The Trump Card.” Trump described it as […]
Read MorePopular Bangladeshi actor and content creator Shamim Hasan Sarkar has gotten married. The wedding ceremony took place on Friday at his residence in Mirpur. Shamim shared the joyous news with fans on Facebook, posting a photo from the event with the caption, “Alhamdulillah, accepted. Please keep us in your prayers.” His bride, Afsana Akter, is […]
Read MoreYasin Sheikh, a young man from Douhakhala village in Gauripur, Mymensingh, was killed in the Russia-Ukraine war after joining the Russian military as a contract soldier. Initially, he traveled to Russia six months ago for an electrician job with a Chinese company but later enlisted in the Russian army. He died in a bomb blast […]
Read MoreMyanmar has identified 180,000 Rohingya refugees currently in Bangladesh as eligible for repatriation in the first phase, according to an official Facebook post from the Myanmar government on April 4. The announcement came during a meeting between Myanmar’s Deputy Prime Minister U Than Swe and Dr. Khalilur Rahman, a senior representative of Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, […]
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