The Media Reform Commission has proposed sweeping changes to improve the professional and financial standing of journalists in Bangladesh, including setting the entry-level salary equivalent to a 9th-grade Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) officer and establishing a bachelor’s degree as the minimum educational requirement for aspiring journalists. The commission submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor […]

Bangladesh’s interim government has strongly criticized remarks made by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, saying her statements misrepresent the country’s situation and unfairly associate it with extremism. In an interview with NDTV World, Gabbard alleged that religious minorities in Bangladesh face persecution and that the country harbors a threat of Islamic terrorism rooted […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has assured Bangladesh of the UN’s full support as the country undergoes key reforms and transitions. “As the country undergoes important reforms and transition, you can count on the UN to help build a sustainable and equitable future for all,” Guterres wrote on X (formerly Twitter) following his meeting with […]

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has assured Bangladesh of the UN’s full support as the country undergoes key reforms and transitions. “As the country undergoes important reforms and transition, you can count on the UN to help build a sustainable and equitable future for all,” Guterres wrote on X (formerly Twitter) following his meeting with […]