In a landmark development for South-South cooperation, Bangladesh and the Caribbean nation of Grenada have officially established formal diplomatic relations. The historic accord was solidified on the afternoon of Thursday, 5 February, during a signing ceremony held at the Bangladesh High Commission in London. This move marks the end of a five-decade hiatus in formal […]

The Bangladeshi academic community is in mourning following the passing of Meherunnessa Chowdhury, a distinguished educator and former Provost of two of Dhaka University’s most prestigious women’s residences. Mrs Chowdhury passed away peacefully at her residence in Dhaka on Thursday, at the age of 94. Her remains were interred at the Banani Graveyard on Friday […]

Munshiganj, Bangladesh – A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the lives of three friends in Tangibari’s Yashlong area on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 10:00 pm near Dorjapara, local authorities confirmed. Tangibari police station’s Officer-in-Charge, Mohammad Monirul Haque DABLU, reported that the motorcycle, reportedly travelling at excessive speed, lost control and collided with a tree. […]

The United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent Christensen, has toured Old Dhaka with his wife, Diane, immersing himself in the quarter’s vibrant street life, Mughal-era architecture and celebrated culinary traditions. The visit offered a rare, unhurried glimpse into one of South Asia’s most densely layered historic neighbourhoods, where centuries of trade, craftsmanship and communal life […]