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Beijing seeks to fast-track investment treaty with Dhaka
News —9 July, 2025 20:53
Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen on Wednesday said no matter who leads Bangladesh, China will continue to increase trade and investment in the country, supporting…

No scope for electoral alliance with Jamaat, door not closed for NCP: Salahuddin
Though he has categorically ruled out the possibility of an…

Controversial ‘Sir’ directive from Hasina’s rule revoked
The Council of Advisers on Thursday officially annulled the…


Trial begins against Hasina and her cohorts over July massacre
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Thursday indicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ex- Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury…

SSC, equivalent exam results published; pass rate 68.45%
The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations were published on Thursday, with an average pass rate of 68.45 %, a significant drop…

Complete preparations by Dec for peaceful election: Prof Yunus to law enforcers
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday directed the agencies concerned to complete all necessary preparations by December to ensure a peaceful national election. …
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Foreign Adviser leaves for Malaysia to attend ARF meeting
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain left Dhaka for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday to attend the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), scheduled to be held on July 10-11. A senior…

BRICS including India to face 10% tariff for trying to ‘destroy’ US dollars
US President Donald Trump has said countries in the BRICS group like India will have to pay a 10 per cent tax on goods they sell to the US, according to Indian media. He claimed…

India can’t protect individual accused of crimes against humanity: Shafiqul Alam
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Wednesday urged India to act with conscience and moral clarity, stressing that India can no longer protect an individual who stands…
Bangladesh and Mexico celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties
Celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations with Mexico, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Mexico Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey has expressed optimism about the future of bilateral relations,…
Hasina authorised deadly crackdown, reveals BBC investigation
A deadly crackdown on student-led protests in Bangladesh last year was authorised by then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to audio of one of her phone calls verified by BBC…

Incessant rains hit Bangladesh, spark fears of flooding
Heavy and persistent monsoon rains have disrupted life in various parts of Bangladesh inundating low-lying areas, triggering waterlogging and raising concerns of potential flashfloods,…

Results of SSC, equivalent exams to be published Thursday
The results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published on Thursday. The results will be published simultaneously at 2 pm…
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GDP grows 4.86% in Jan–Mar FY25: BBS
Bangladesh's economy grew by 4.86 percent during the January to March quarter of the last fiscal year (FY25), buoyed by a rebound in industry and services. Industrial output rose by…

Sacked BDR men dispersed near Kakrail while marching to Jamuna
Police on Sunday dispersed a group of sacked Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) members as they attempted to march towards the Chief Adviser’s official residence ‘Jamuna’ in…

Bangladesh’s population hits 175.7 million: UNFPA
Bangladesh's population is estimated at 175.7 million of which half are women, two-thirds (115 million) in the working-age group (aged 15-64), presenting a window of opportunity to…
All parties unlikely to reach a consensus on all reform issues: Ali Riaz
National Consensus Commission vice-chairman Prof Ali Riaz on Monday said all are unlikely to reach a consensus on every aspect of state reforms and mentioned that the commission is…
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Over 250 Indian soldiers 'killed' in Operation Sindoor at LoC
The Indian military is under immense domestic pressure for refusing to publicly acknowledge the high number of casualties suffered during Operation Sindoor, sources revealed, according…