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Political violence in Bangladesh has persisted across successive governments, with factional clashes, local disputes over resources, and party rivalries continuing to claim lives despite major national transitions.
Negotiations at the World Health Organization in Geneva are currently underway to finalize the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing instrument, highlighting the need for developing nations in South and …
Following an official visit to Japan, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has secured billions in private investment pledges, government loan commitments for infrastructure and governance, and expanded security …
Bangladesh’s government is using a ban on the Awami League to crack down on garment workers demanding a 30,000‑taka minimum wage, raising concerns for the country’s economy and …
According to the World Bank’s International Debt Report 2026, Bangladesh’s total external debt rose 8.6% to $113.4 billion in 2025, with multilateral creditors holding the largest share of …
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Russia‑Bangladesh Business Council signed a MoU in Dhaka to enhance bilateral trade, investment and business cooperation, outlining …
Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir hosted Chinese CPC International Department Minister Liu Haixing at Bangabhaban, calling for stronger bilateral ties, greater Chinese investment, and continued cooperation on …
Bangladesh and Malaysian foreign ministers met on the sidelines of CHOGM in Antigua and Barbuda to discuss joint monitoring of worker recruitment, bilateral trade, and a proposed Free …
The World Bank projects a sharp rise in global food and energy prices in 2026, which could intensify inflation and food‑security pressures for Bangladesh, an import‑dependent economy.
The University of Dhaka has retained its top position among Bangladeshi institutions in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, while country representation expanded to 52 universities.
Singapore’s Non-Resident High Commissioner to Bangladesh Derek Loh met with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman in Dhaka on Tuesday to discuss the July National Charter, state reforms, …
Tens of thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh have taken to the streets demanding higher minimum wages to combat crippling inflation, leading the government to establish a wage …