
The former ruling party, once a mainstay of Bangladeshi politics, has largely disappeared from public political life. But its leaders remain defiant.
Hundreds of undocumented Bangladeshi nationals rushed to the West Bengal border, fearing detention under the state's new "detect-delete-deport" policy. The crackdown follows the opening of holding centers for illegal immigrants, prompting fear and a voluntary…
Postnatal care (PNC) plays a crucial role in minimizing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, but the uptake of services in Bangladesh remains below the recommended level. Although logistic regression has been widely used, it may miss complex nonline…

A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed over 500 lives, predominantly young children, with over 60,000 suspected cases reported. In a single day, more than 15 children died in Bangladesh, sparking concerns. Hospitals are overwhelmed, struggling wi…

Bangladesh is seeking foreign investment for offshore oil and gas exploration. The country aims to increase its domestic gas supply and lessen dependence on costly LNG imports. New production sharing contracts offer more attractive terms to international comp…

While nominal prices have edged up in Bangladesh, a new study said, brands are paying 30 percent less in real terms for a cotton T-shirt than they did 25 years ago—even after adjusting for European inflation.
Bangladesh's Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated the government desires former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's return via legal channels. Hasina, currently in India, faces a death sentence. She expressed hopes of returning soon. The government insists she…
India will soon launch a 'smart border' project to secure its 6,000 km frontiers with Pakistan and Bangladesh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated the initiative will use technology like drones and radars to create impenetrable borders. This move aims to def…

Addressing the BSF’s Rustamji Memorial lecture, Shah said the initiative aims to curb infiltration and create an impenetrable security grid, while also stressing efforts to prevent demographic changes in border areas

Over 80 percent of India’s border with Bangladesh now falls under the direct rule of the BJP, which thrives on anti-migrant rhetoric.

Under the revised provision, ‘applicants must either confirm that they do not hold such a passport or provide detailed information if they do, including passport number, date and place of issue, and date of expiry’

An agreement to share the waters of the Teesta River will not go down well in northern West Bengal.
New rules require applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh seeking Indian citizenship to declare their passport status. Those with active passports must submit details and surrender them within 15 days of approval. This amendment applies to non-M…
Author summary Snakebites continue to be a major health threat in many rural communities, yet awareness about prevention and proper first aid remains limited. Unlike previous studies that focused solely on measuring snakebite incidence, this research evaluate…
Bangladesh has approved a major project to construct a barrage on the Padma River. This initiative aims to mitigate the adverse effects of India's Farakka Barrage upstream. The project's first phase is estimated to cost over USD 280 million. Officials state t…

“We are innocent people," said 35-year-old garment worker Mosammet Runa. "The world should not make us victims."

Economists and business leaders say port inefficiencies, high trade costs and weak infrastructure must be addressed before 2030 targets are achievable.

Efforts on to put relations back on track with Tarique Rahman government by re-activating mechanisms covering trade, customs, water, consular services etc

Kathmandu, May 10: Security checks have been tightened at the Biratnagar–Jogbani border point following rumours circulating after the recent West Bengal state assembly elections in India that Rohingya refugees and undocumented Bangladeshi nationals were being…

Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran

Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran
Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran. This has sharply cut his income, making it hard to survive in Dhaka. Bangladesh, heavily reliant on imported fuel, is grappling with a…
Pakistan are without star batter Babar Azam for the opening Test against Bangladesh.
Watch the first Test between and live in the UAE, with coverage available via TV broadcast and live streaming from 8:00 AM GST on May 8, 2026.
Bangladesh's new government is seeking Chinese involvement in the Teesta River restoration project. This move follows discussions between Bangladesh's Foreign Minister and his Chinese counterpart in Beijing. The project's location near India's sensitive Silig…
A BJP victory in Bengal could streamline India-Bangladesh ties, boosting cooperation on water, trade, and security. This alignment offers a chance to revive the stalled Teesta water-sharing deal, a crucial confidence-building measure.

Fuel loading has begun at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant build by Russia’s Rosatom in Bangladesh Read Full Article at RT.com