Bangladesh’s Friend and Legendary Journalist Sir Mark Tully Passes Away

Sir Mark Tully, the trusted global voice of Bangladesh’s Liberation War, renowned British journalist and former BBC South Asia correspondent, has passed away. He died on Sunday afternoon while undergoing treatment at a hospital in New Delhi, India. He was approximately 90 years old at the time of his death.

Bangladesh's National Election Sees Alarming Drop in Women's Participation!

Among the total candidates, only 81 are women, which accounts for just 4.08%. This figure has been identified as disappointing in terms of women’s participation in the national election.

Bangladesh Angered by Myanmar’s Submission in Rohingya Genocide Case

The Government of Bangladesh has expressed deep concern over Myanmar’s recent submission in the Gambia versus Myanmar case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Bangladesh Faces Rising Prices of Essential Goods Ahead of Ramadan Despite Sufficient Imports

Nearly a month remains before the holy month of Ramadan begins, but even before that, instability has appeared in the essential goods market. The prices of soybean oil, palm oil, sugar, lentils, chickpeas, and ginger have increased over the past week.

Bangladesh Hit by Restrictions Not Only from the United States, but Other Countries as Well

The U.S. administration has announced a suspension of immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh.

Sheikh Hasina Warns of Anarchy and Democratic Collapse Under Yunus Administration

In her first speech at a public event since being forced into exile in India after losing power during the 2024 movement, Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina launched a sharp critique of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government.

Sheikh Hasina Tells The Print Banning the Awami League Is Not Democracy, It Is ‘Authoritarianism’

Criticizing the decision to exclude the Awami League from the upcoming 13th parliamentary election, Sheikh Hasina who stepped down from power amid the 2024 movement and led the country for 16 years has called the move “authoritarianism wrapped in the language of transformation.”

U.S. Secret Strategy Involving Jamaat Exposed in Bangladesh Politics

After the July movement, an investigative report by The Washington Post on Bangladesh’s political transition and U.S. diplomatic activities surrounding Jamaat-e-Islami has caused intense upheaval in Bangladeshi politics. Based on a leaked audio conversation of a U.S. Embassy official stationed in Dhaka, the report claims that the United States is considering a strategy to utilize Jamaat-e-Islami by keeping it “under control” in the context of forming a future government.

Chinese Embassy Statement Washington’s Interference in Dhaka–Beijing Relations Will Not Be Tolerated

The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has issued a strong response, directly labeling the United States’ remarks on bilateral cooperation between Dhaka and Beijing as “irresponsible” and “groundless.” China has made it clear that Bangladesh–China relations are an internal matter between the two countries and that interference by any third party will not be tolerated.

Additional Tk 80,000 Crore Burden from New Pay and Allowance

Implementing a new pay and allowance structure for government employees will require a substantial amount of additional funding. According to proposals submitted by the Pay Commission, full implementation of the revised structure would cost an extra Tk 80,000 crore, while the government’s current annual expenditure on salaries and allowances stands at around Tk 85,000 crore.