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Once a bustling hub of power, a 'genocide institute' banner now hangs on Awami League's trash-strewn HQ

Bangladesh, July 25 -- A red banner has been hung on the abandoned Awami League headquarters in Dhaka's Gulistan. It bears the inscription: "International Institute for Research on Fascism and Genocid... Read More


Mirza, Farhan help Pakistan avoid series sweep with rout of Bangladesh

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Pakistan salvaged pride to end a disappointing tour on a high by thumping Bangladesh by 74 runs, powered by a blistering knock from Sahibzada Farhan and a stunning new-ball burs... Read More


Anti-discrimination Movement leader among 5 held for 'extortion' in Gulshan

Bangladesh, July 24 -- Police have arrested five people, including a leader of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, in allegations of extortion in Dhaka's Gulshan.They were arrested from in front... Read More


Finance advisor hopes for 'some' US tariff reductions on Bangladeshi goods

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Despite the lack of any clear indication, Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has expressed hope that the US will "slightly" reduce its proposed supplementary tariffs on Bangladesh... Read More


Exams cannot be suspended by a single person's decision, says education advisor

Bangladesh, July 23 -- Education Advisor Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar says the decision to suspend the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams after the fighter jet crash at Milestone School and C... Read More


UK's nuclear push may hand investors a cushy deal

Bangladesh, July 23 -- While it suggests that private capital could play a role in funding the country's energy security, taxpayers are likely to take much of the risk. Brookfield's reported plan to t... Read More


Three major issues still unresolved after four days of concensus talks

Bangladesh, July 22 -- After four days of dialogue, political parties have failed to reach concensus on three major issues: whether the prime minister can also serve as party chief, the structure of a... Read More


Air Force chief advises against 'falling for rumours' after F-7 jet crash kills schoolchildren in Dhaka

Bangladesh, July 22 -- After a deadly school crash involving an F-7 BGI, Bangladesh Air Force chief has brushed aside safety concerns, calling online speculation "rumours" and defending the jet's perf... Read More


Besieged advisors slip out of Milestone School with police escort amid student protest

Bangladesh, July 22 -- Interim government advisors Asif Nazrul and CR Abrar have sneaked out of the Milestone School and College nine hours after being confined by angry students protesting over the d... Read More


Diabari jet crash: Thursday's HSC exams also suspended

Bangladesh, July 22 -- Authorities have postponed Thursday's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations under all education boards following the deadly crash of a fighter jet at Milestone School ... Read More