Bangladesh

The Rohingyas resist shift to nowhere island

The future of the million Rohingyas in Bangladesh is uncertain. The government wants the community en masse to be shifted to a floating island in the middle of the Bay of Bengal. What does this mean for the stateless Rohingya? Only time will tell
May 19

Khaleda gets 5-year jail in Zia Trust graft case

The Anti-Corruption Commission had lodged the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case with Ramna Police Station on July 3, 2008, for embezzling Taka 2.10 crore meant for orphans.
Feb 08

Left parties reject draft of Digital Security Act

Rejecting the draft of Digital Security Act 2018, several left leaning parties today demanded that it should be repealed immediately.   
Feb 02

India visit may help Netanyahu boost ties with B’desh, Japan: Analysts

Israel also has modern technology, agriculture, etc. that is of pivotal importance to a poor country like Bangladesh.
Jan 18

Bangladesh agrees with Myanmar to complete Rohingya return in two years

Statements from the Myanmar and Bangladesh foreign ministries said Bangladesh would set up five transit camps on its side of the border.
Jan 17

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India – hydropower treaty soon

Power Division sources said Bhutan has the capacity to produce 25,000 MW hydroelectricity and this can be imported to Bangladesh.
Dec 19

Hasina seeks support from Cambodia to resolve Rohingya crisis

The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, arrived at Phnom […]
Dec 06

Bangladesh economy gains at cost of democratic space: Study

Titled ‘Revisiting the local power structure in Bangladesh : Economic gain, […]
Oct 26
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