Porimol Palma

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.

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.

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.

Experts call for end to malpractices, syndicate control in labour migration system to ensure success of the new policy

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.

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.

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.

Foreign minister expected to visit Beijing towards the end of this month