Lieutenant General Mohammad Faizur Rahman, the quartermaster general of the Bangladesh army and known for his pro-Islamist views, may be planning to seize control of the army, according to a report
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Monday urged Canadian authorities to expedite visa processing for Bangladeshi nationals, with a particular focus on student visas. The foreign adviser highlighted the daunting challenges faced by Bangladesh in hosting around 1.
Five months after Sheikh Hasina’s removal, the party is divided. Some leaders won’t apologise; others want a reckoning
Climate activists have called for a greater investment in climate infrastructure of Bangladesh. Sohanur Rahman, executive coordinator of YouthNet Global, said: “Although youth and children may be more vulnerable to climate change,
Dhaka topped the list of cities having the worst air quality with an AQI score of 295 at 8:55am this morning (January 27, 2025). Today's air was classified as 'very unhealthy', referring to a severe health threat, according to the AQI index. Such unhealthy environment has been prevailing in the densely polluted city over the past few days.
The administration of seven colleges will be contacted to bring the situation under control, Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed says
The office aims to enhance customer service and improve accessibility for passengers in Bangladesh, the airline said in a press release.
Dhaka University has suspended all classes and exams scheduled for Monday after a night of clashes between its students and those from seven government colleges affiliated to it. The university’s spokesperson Md Rafiqul Islam announced the decision in a statement around 2am on Monday.
Bangladesh and Pakistan are making strides to strengthen their bilateral ties, with both countries working toward restarting direct flights after launching direct shipping services. According to media reports,
Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma highlighted the significance of India-Bangladesh collaboration in ensuring peace and development in the Bay of Bengal. He emphasized mutual benefits, shared challenges like climate change,
Md Mushfiqur Rahman, Secretary, Posts and Telecommunication Secretary; Muhammad Rafiqul Islam, PPPA Chief Executive Officer and Secretary; and Takeo Konishi, ADB Director General for South Asia were also present at the signing ceremony, said an ADB press release today.
Dhaka University (DU), a major centre for political activity in Bangladesh, was forced to suspend all classes and exams on Monday, January 27, after violent clashes erupted between its students and those from Dhaka College,