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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus speaking about urgent reforms ahead of the December elections in Bangladesh.

Chief Adviser Yunus Urges Urgent Reforms Ahead of December Election

March 17, 2025

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has underscored the pressing need for reforms, emphasizing that the interim government has limited time ahead of the December elections. “The interim government does not have much time. Seven months have already passed. Whatever reforms we intend to implement must be completed by then,” Prof Yunus said while addressing a […]

SpaceX Discusses Starlink Internet Services for Bangladesh’s Airports

March 17, 2025

SpaceX, the parent company of satellite-based internet provider Starlink, is exploring the feasibility of introducing its services at airports in Bangladesh, aiming to enhance passenger connectivity. A discussion on the subject took place between Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Chairman Air Vice Marshal Manjur Kabir Bhuiyan and SpaceX Global Engagement Advisor Richard H. Griffiths […]

India’s Loan Disbursement to Bangladesh Slows Sharply; Committee to Assess Stalled Projects

March 16, 2025

Loan disbursement from India to Bangladesh has slowed dramatically, with only $81 million released under the Indian Line of Credit (LoC) between July and January. Moreover, no fresh loan commitments have been made, raising concerns about the progress of key infrastructure projects. In response, Bangladesh’s Economic Relations Division (ERD) has initiated a reassessment of India-funded […]

Voice of America Staff Placed on Leave Following Trump’s Executive Order

March 16, 2025

In a sweeping move affecting the largest international broadcaster in the U.S., all full-time employees of Voice of America (VOA) have been placed on administrative leave, officials confirmed Saturday. The decision was communicated via an email from Crystal G. Thomas, director of human resources at the U.S. Agency of Global Affairs Media (USAGM), which oversees […]

CPD Calls for Raising Tax-Free Income Limit to Tk 4 Lakh to Ease Inflation Burden

March 16, 2025

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has urged the government to raise the tax-free income limit to Tk 4 lakh in the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, citing rising inflation and increasing financial strain on taxpayers. At a discussion today, at its office in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi, the think tank presented its recommendations for the national budget […]

Abrar Fahad, BUET student murdered in 2019, whose case led to a landmark High Court verdict in Bangladesh.

Abrar Murder: HC Upholds Death Sentences for 20, Father Demands Swift Justice

March 16, 2025

The High Court of Bangladesh has upheld the death sentences of 20 individuals and life imprisonment for five others in the brutal murder of BUET student Abrar Fahad. The verdict was delivered today by a High Court bench comprising Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain. On October 7, 2019, Abrar, a second-year student […]

Trump Claims “Productive Discussions” with Putin, Warns Thousands of Ukrainian Troops “Completely Surrounded” by Russian Military

March 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said that US had a “very good and productive” discussion with Russian president Vladimir Putin, suggesting there is a “very good chance” of ending the war in Ukraine. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump revealed that he has urged Putin to spare the lives of […]

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and UN Secretary-General António Guterres wave to Rohingya refugees during their visit to a camp in Cox’s Bazar.

Rohingyas to Chief Adviser Yunus: “Help Us Return Home to Myanmar”

March 14, 2025

Rohingya refugees have urged Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus to help expedite their return to their homeland in Myanmar, emphasizing that they do not want to remain a burden on Bangladesh. The appeal came during an iftar event at a Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar, where UN Secretary-General António Guterres accompanied Prof. Yunus to meet […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at a press conference, addressing conditions for a Ukraine ceasefire deal.

Explainer: Are These Putin’s Conditions for a Ukraine Ceasefire Deal?

March 14, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that he is open to a ceasefire in Ukraine, but with significant conditions that raise doubts about its feasibility. While supporting the idea of a truce, Putin said that “questions remain” regarding its implementation, suggesting that a ceasefire must lead to a long-term resolution of the conflict rather than […]

UN Secretary-General António Guterres meets with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, with the UN and Bangladesh flags in the background.

Election in December If Reform Package Is Short, in June Next Year If Larger: Chief Adviser

March 14, 2025

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus informed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today that Bangladesh could hold elections this December if political parties agree to “a short package” of reforms. However, if they opt for “a larger package,” the polls would take place by June next year. The Chief Adviser said this during a one-hour meeting […]

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Author: News Desk, Khaborwala

Chief Adviser Yunus Urges Urgent Reforms Ahead of December Election

SpaceX Discusses Starlink Internet Services for Bangladesh’s Airports

India’s Loan Disbursement to Bangladesh Slows Sharply; Committee to Assess Stalled Projects

Voice of America Staff Placed on Leave Following Trump’s Executive Order

CPD Calls for Raising Tax-Free Income Limit to Tk 4 Lakh to Ease Inflation Burden

Abrar Murder: HC Upholds Death Sentences for 20, Father Demands Swift Justice

Trump Claims “Productive Discussions” with Putin, Warns Thousands of Ukrainian Troops “Completely Surrounded” by Russian Military

Rohingyas to Chief Adviser Yunus: “Help Us Return Home to Myanmar”

Explainer: Are These Putin’s Conditions for a Ukraine Ceasefire Deal?

Election in December If Reform Package Is Short, in June Next Year If Larger: Chief Adviser

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