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 […]

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Dhaka this afternoon for an official visit at the invitation of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.  An Emirates flight carrying Guterres landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) at 4:26 pm. He was received by Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, while two children greeted him with bouquets. […]

The interim government has decided to proceed with Bangladesh’s transition from a Least Developed Country (LDC) to a developing nation, scheduled for November 24, 2026. The decision was finalized today during a meeting of the advisory council, chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The announcement was made by Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam […]

The government has extended the magistracy power granted to commissioned officers of the armed forces at the rank of captain or higher for another 60 days, according to a circular issued by the Public Administration Ministry today. Additionally, these powers have been extended to officers on deputation in the Bangladesh Coast Guard and Border Guard […]

The eight-year-old girl from Magura, who was raped last week, died at Dhaka’s Combined Military Hospital (CMH) today. She passed away at around 1:00 pm, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed in a statement.  Despite intensive medical care and efforts by specialist doctors, she could not be saved. The child suffered three cardiac arrests […]