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US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaking during an interview.

Tulsi Gabbard: Bangladesh a “major area of concern” for the US

March 17, 2025

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has described the situation in Bangladesh as a “major area of concern” for the United States. In an interview with NDTV World, published today, Gabbard said, “The longtime unfortunate persecution, killing, and abuse of religious minorities like Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and others have been a major area of […]

English Premier League footballer Hamza Chowdhury receives a warm welcome from Bangladesh Football Federation officials at Sylhet Osmani International Airport.

“In sha’ Allah, we’ll win”: Hamza Chowdhury Lands in Bangladesh, Visits Ancestral Home in Habiganj

March 17, 2025

Hamza Dewan Choudhury, the Bangladeshi-origin English Premier League (EPL) footballer, has finally set foot in Bangladesh, marking an emotional homecoming ahead of his international debut for the national team. Included in Bangladesh’s 30-member preliminary squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2025 qualifiers, Hamza landed at Sylhet Osmani International Airport at 11:45 AM today on a […]

A woman speaking in a viral video, reportedly Tamanna Sharmin, wife of arrested criminal Sazzad Hossain.

Viral Video: Wife of Arrested “Notorious Criminal” Boasts She’ll use Bundles of Money to Free Husband

March 17, 2025

A video clip has gone viral on Facebook, showing Tamanna Sharmin, wife of Chattogram’s notorious criminal Sazzad Hossain, making bold claims about securing his release and issuing threats following his arrest. In the video, Tamanna Sharmin can be heard saying, “We have lots of money. We will spend bundles of money and free my husband. […]

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 […]

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Tulsi Gabbard: Bangladesh a “major area of concern” for the US

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Viral Video: Wife of Arrested “Notorious Criminal” Boasts She’ll use Bundles of Money to Free Husband

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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

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