Bangladesh’s elections were not free and fair: US
The US notes the Awami League party won a majority of seats in the parliamentary elections, but remains concerned by the arrests of thousands of political opposition members and…
Bangladesh
With election over, Bangladesh’s economy to take centre stage in 2024
No excuses will be acceptable if the ruling party, which is set to form the government for a fourth straight term, fails to get down to business with an all-out effort to salvage…
Bangladesh’s garment exports earned a record $47.38 billion in 2023
The sector has witnessed a qualitative shift in product portfolio, moving beyond basic garments to higher-end products like non-cotton, outerwear, activewear and suits.
Don’t bring out victory processions: PM Hasina tells partymen
PM Hasina's comments follow Awami League's win of a record fourth straight term in an election. She also instructed the partymen not to engage in any kind of violence or conflict.
Bangladesh’s election turnout around 40%: Chief Election Commissioner
CEC Awal said this while briefing journalists at the Election Commission building in Dhaka around 5:30pm. Till 3:00pm, the voter turnout was announced to be 27.15 per cent.
Bangladesh’s onion production on track to topple previous records
While onion farmers in other major growing, such as Rajbari and Pabna, are also eyeing bumper yields, their profits could be constricted by the rapid rise in production costs.
Will amend mistakes if I get another chance: PM Hasina
"Today I've appeared before you to ask for votes in favour of the symbol boat," Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina said in a televised address to the nation,…
Bangladesh’s financial account deficit swells as outflows intensify
It comes despite a 20 per cent fall in imports in the first five months of 2023-24 while exports receipts rose at a snail's pace, loan payments outpaced fresh credits, and the gap…
A parliament of ‘all stripes’ on AL’s mind
In a bid to make sure the next parliament looks like it has representatives from different political parties, the Awami league is asking its grassroots to support several…
Indian election commission observers to monitor Bangladesh polls
The team leaves for Dhaka on January 4 and will submit a report to the Indian EC on its return.