For millions of Bangladeshi migrant workers, Eid is where home is
War and financial stress overshadow celebrations for Bangladeshi migrants in the Middle East.
Porimol Palma
War threatens remittance lifeline in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s overseas employment market faces growing risks of shrinking amid the war in the Middle East, the largest destination for migrant workers from the country.
How Bangladesh fought a global war without guns
Prof Rehman Sobhan, economist and political analyst, was special envoy of the Mujibnagar Government during the Liberation War in 1971. At the "Itihas Adda" hosted by The Daily…
Rohingya influx: 8 years on, repatriation still elusive
While all past attempts to repatriate the Rohingyas since 2017 have failed, the Arakan Army's sweeping control of Rakhine State has further complicated matters for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh CA Yunus-India PM Modi meeting: First step towards easing tensions
Bangladesh deeply values its relationship with India, Yunus told Modi, describing the historical links and acknowledging India's role in Bangladesh's Liberation War in 1971.
US fund freeze hits development projects in Bangladesh
Though the order mandates a 90-day review, many employees have already been terminated, and all project activities have come to a standstill. The USAID website has also gone…
Indian foreign secretary’s visit to Bangladesh: 2 countries to try to mend relations
A diplomatic source in Dhaka said Bangladesh will seek political support from India for the Yunus-led interim government.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Bangladesh: A chance to root out graft from labour hiring
Analysts said that PM Anwar's Madani vision and Chief Adviser Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus's track record of working for the marginalised people converge quite well.
President Biden, Chief Adviser Yunus Talks: Bangladesh looks to strengthen trade, ties
Ex-PM Hasina made critical remarks of the US that was vocal about human rights, media freedom, and free and fair election ahead of the national polls on Jan 7 this year. With the…
Bangladesh’s ties with big neighbours: Balance will still be the mainstay
In an interview with The Daily Star's diplomatic correspondent Porimol Palma, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain shared his views on Dhaka-Delhi ties, Sheikh Hasina's stay…