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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 […]

UN Secretary-General António Guterres with the United Nations flag in the background.

UN Chief Pledges Support for Bangladesh’s Reforms

March 14, 2025

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 […]

UN Chief Pledges Support for Bangladesh’s Reforms

March 14, 2025

UN Chief Meets Chief Adviser, Heads to Cox’s Bazar for Rohingya Visit

March 14, 2025

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the Chief Adviser’s Office in Dhaka today before departing for Cox’s Bazar to visit the Rohingya refugee camps. Following their meeting, Guterres and Yunus boarded a commercial Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight to Cox’s Bazar, where they will engage with Rohingya refugees […]

UN Secretary-General António Guterres receives a floral welcome upon arrival in Dhaka for his official visit to Bangladesh.

UN Chief Arrives in Dhaka, to Visit Cox’s Bazar Rohingya Camps on Friday

March 13, 2025

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. […]

Chief Adviser Yunus presiding over an advisory council meeting on Bangladesh’s LDC graduation.

Bangladesh to Proceed with LDC Graduation as Scheduled, Advisory Council Decides

March 13, 2025

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 […]

Emblem of the Bangladesh Armed Forces featuring symbols of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Govt Again Extends Magistracy Power for Armed Forces Officers

March 13, 2025

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 […]

Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Dhaka, where the eight-year-old rape victim was treated.

Eight-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies at CMH After Week-Long Battle

March 13, 2025

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 […]

USAID Staff Told to Destroy Documents Amid Agency Dismantling

March 12, 2025

Employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have been instructed to shred and burn classified documents and personnel files, raising concerns among staff and labor groups as the agency faces sweeping dismantlement under the Trump administration. According to a BBC report, Acting Executive Secretary Erica Y. Carr sent an email to staff thanking […]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands during a meeting.

Are Indian Americans Concerned About US-India Relations Under a Second Trump Term? Here’s What Survey Says

March 12, 2025

A growing number of Indian Americans are concerned about the future of US-India relations under a second Donald Trump administration, a new survey has found. The 2024 Indian-American Survey, conducted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and YouGov in October, examined the political attitudes of Indian-origin Americans, a demographic of more than five million […]

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Category: World

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

UN Chief Pledges Support for Bangladesh’s Reforms

UN Chief Pledges Support for Bangladesh’s Reforms

UN Chief Meets Chief Adviser, Heads to Cox’s Bazar for Rohingya Visit

UN Chief Arrives in Dhaka, to Visit Cox’s Bazar Rohingya Camps on Friday

Bangladesh to Proceed with LDC Graduation as Scheduled, Advisory Council Decides

Govt Again Extends Magistracy Power for Armed Forces Officers

Eight-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies at CMH After Week-Long Battle

USAID Staff Told to Destroy Documents Amid Agency Dismantling

Are Indian Americans Concerned About US-India Relations Under a Second Trump Term? Here’s What Survey Says

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