Bangladesh has proposed transforming its relations with Saudi Arabia into a comprehensive strategic partnership covering political, economic, security and people-to-people cooperation, as Riyadh signalled its interest in expanding investments beyond the labour sector.

The special parliamentary committee on constitutional amendments will review the entire constitution before finalising its recommendations, with the July National Charter at the centre of the process.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged people to remain vigilant against those conspiring to undermine the country’s rebuilding efforts, saying the time had come to move beyond protests and focus on fulfilling people’s aspirations.

India has said its government has no involvement in deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s scheduled virtual appearance at a media event today.

97 percent of Bangladeshi goods to get preferential access

Around 11:00am on August 5, 2024, Sheikh Hasina was told what she had refused to believe: the protesters could no longer be stopped from reaching Gono Bhaban.

The government’s total debt stock reached Tk 22.6 lakh crore at the end of March, a surge that is set to increased the debt servicing burden and put pressure on budget implementation.

The government is giving space to narratives against the July uprising, Opposition Chief Whip and National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam alleged yesterday.

Every morning, hundreds of students arrive at Dahagram Government High School hoping to learn. Yet, most return home without attending regular classes, as only one teacher remains for the school’s 550 students.

Home minister at meeting with IOM Deputy Director General Ugochi Daniels says move aims to curb trafficking and strengthen security

Clashes at Jagannath University, Dhaka College, Dhaka Alia Madrasah and Begum Rokeya University brought academic activities to a halt

New Delhi says the event is organised by a private entity and it does not endorse any views expressed there

Eyes investment opportunities in fisheries, food, energy, renewable energy, information technology and artificial intelligence

Applications will be cancelled if applicants fail to respond after repeated contact attempts, officials say

Government not considering investigation into those who facilitated the ousted prime minister’s exit from Bangladesh, he says

DoE orders installation of wastewater treatment system as CDA probes alleged building plan and safety irregularities

Chief prosecutor says 40 investigations completed as rights advocates call for transparency and stronger witness protection

More than 20,000 passengers affected as 12 intercity trains run behind schedule

Families rebuild their lives again and again as river erosion continues to swallow land, homes and markets, while a permanent protection project awaits approval

Delegation to supervise training and processing of Bangladeshis who missed the 2024 entry deadline