‘The proposed 2+2 dialogue mechanism should not be overinterpreted’
29 June 2026, 09:00 AM
Mohammad Sufiur Rahman, senior research fellow at the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance in North South University and a former diplomat, speaks with Porimol Palma of The Daily Star about the outcomes of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s just-concluded visit to China.
29 June 2026, 09:00 AM
PM’s China visit signals strategic flexibility
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to China appears to be reflecting the BNP government’s pursuit of greater strategic flexibility at a time of intensifying global competition.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
What you need to know about PM's China visit
27 June 2026, 13:18 PM
Four-day China visit expands cooperation beyond economy to diplomacy, connectivity, investment and strategic engagement
27 June 2026, 13:18 PM
Analysis / PM Tarique’s Malaysia visit signals revival of BNP’s ‘Look East’ policy
24 June 2026, 19:29 PM
Analysts see a push to deepen trade, energy, technology and strategic ties with Southeast Asia
24 June 2026, 19:29 PM
News analysis / Fixing labour recruitment a test for the BNP govt
23 June 2026, 00:00 AM
During his first foreign visit to Malaysia, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought to redefine bilateral ties beyond labour migration by expanding cooperation in trade, investment and regional affairs.
23 June 2026, 00:00 AM
news / Pm’s trip abroad: Diplomatic flurry fuels speculations
22 June 2026, 00:00 AM
By choosing Malaysia for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first foreign visit after assuming office, the BNP government is signalling a pragmatic foreign policy approach rather than being drawn into equations involving India, China and the West, analysts say.
22 June 2026, 00:00 AM
PM’s China trip: Dhaka eyes funds for infrastructure, investment
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
After nearly two years of slowdown following the 2024 political changeover, Bangladesh is looking for a fresh boost in Chinese investment and infrastructure financing as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman prepares for his first official visit to China from June 23–26.
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Tarique’s KL trip: Cooperation beyond labour to be the focus
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh is seeking to transform its relationship with Malaysia from labour-centric into a broader strategic partnership focused on trade, education, technology, and regional cooperation as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman makes his maiden foreign visit to the Southeast Asian nation.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
A Shariatpur village shaped by migration dreams
What immediately catches a visitor’s eye in Shariatpur’s Nalta village is colourful, multi-storey buildings standing out against the rural surroundings.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM
‘A strong Bangladesh needs social cohesion and a shared vision beyond politics’
The UNDP has been present in Bangladesh since its independence, and our work has evolved alongside the country’s needs.
11 June 2026, 09:00 AM
Push-in attempts risk further strain on Dhaka-Delhi ties
Continued attempts by Indian authorities to push people into Bangladesh could further strain Dhaka-Delhi relations at a time when both countries have significant stakes in maintaining stable ties, according to international relations experts.
8 June 2026, 00:00 AM
PM’s first visit abroad likely to be KL, then Beijing
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is likely to make his first overseas visit to Malaysia on June 21-22, ahead of a three-day China visit starting June 23.
3 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Italy-bound fortune seekers: Scarred, they return to debt and isolation
Concrete houses with bright colours are dotted across several villages in Shariatpur, standing as proof of the hard-earned economic success of Bangladeshi migrants in Italy.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
BGB-BSF talks: Border killings, irregular migrants to top the agenda
Border killings, push-ins, and repatriation of irregular migrants are expected to top the agenda at the director general-level meeting between the border forces of Bangladesh and India on June 8-11, according to diplomatic sources in Dhaka and New Delhi.
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
BNP walks tightrope amid global shocks
In its first 100 days in office, the BNP government has found itself navigating a turbulent global landscape, shaped by the US-Israel war on Iran and geopolitical rivalry among major powers, which is causing energy insecurity and mounting economic pressure at home.
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Eid is where home is
For millions of Bangladeshi migrant workers across the Gulf and wider Middle East, Eid-ul-Azha arrives with a symphony of mixed emotions.
28 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Between Libya and Italy: No trace of 23 Bangladeshi men for over 2 years
Their families do not know whether they are being kept in detention camps or traffickers’ hideouts in Libya or drowned in the Mediterranean during perilous journeys to Europe.
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Panic grips Bangladeshis in Lebanon
Panic has gripped the Bangladeshi community in Lebanon after two migrant workers were killed Monday afternoon while two others were reported missing and presumed dead later that night following Israeli air strikes in the southern city of Nabatieh.
13 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Migration politics may hurt thaw in Dhaka-Delhi ties
Irregular migration may become the key sticking point in efforts to further improve Dhaka-Delhi ties, which were under severe strain during the Yunus-led interim government rule.
12 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka, Delhi plan series of meetings to improve ties
Bangladesh and India are preparing a series of meetings in the coming weeks as they re‑engage after relations soured during the interim government that followed the fall of the Awami League.
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Move for zero-cost recruitment to Malaysia raises hope
Experts call for end to malpractices, syndicate control in labour migration system to ensure success of the new policy
3 May 2026, 14:20 PM
Dhaka-EU ties set for new boost
Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) will initial the Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (CPA) tomorrow, adding a new dimension to the relationship that will boost trade, investment and other areas based on equal footing.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Khalilur’s India visit: A positive start to build on
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s first visit to India after the BNP government assumed office has been described as a positive beginning, though the future of high‑stakes bilateral relations will hinge on how both countries address longstanding and emerging challenges.
14 April 2026, 03:23 AM
War threatens remittance lifeline
Bangladesh’s overseas employment market faces growing risks of shrinking amid the war in the Middle East, the largest destination for migrant workers from the country.
13 April 2026, 02:19 AM
Khalilur set for first China trip since BNP took office
Foreign minister expected to visit Beijing towards the end of this month
7 April 2026, 22:34 PM
Dhaka, Delhi ‘move to mend ties’
Bangladesh and India appear to be moving towards improvement in bilateral relations, with both sides signalling a thaw after months of strain that followed the ouster of the Awami League government in August 2024.
31 March 2026, 00:31 AM
'Policies must align financial services with farming cycles'
Agriculture remains the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy, contributing about 11 percent to the country’s GDP and employing nearly 40 percent of the population.
30 March 2026, 09:00 AM
Bangladesh bled $68b in 10yrs due to misinvoicing
Bangladesh lost an estimated $68 billion in illicit financial outflows over a decade between 2013 and 2022, placing it among the top 10 developing Asian countries for discrepancies in their trade with advanced economies.
29 March 2026, 02:06 AM