Bangladesh parliament passes Cyber Security Bill
On August 7, the government said it had decided to "transform" and "modernise" the Digital Security Act, which would be named the Cyber Security Act, in which sections of the…
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Resolve political crisis in Bangladesh over polls immediately
The next general election will have to be free, fair and at the same time participatory and competitive so that people in the country and elsewhere find it credible, eminent…
Pioneering women’s bodybuilding in Bangladesh
Despite the lack of opportunities and the alarming number of obstacles they have to overcome, more and more women are entering the field of professional bodybuilding.
Dhaka’s karate warrior: Humaira Antara’s journey to Asian Games glory
Her story is not just a tale of kicks, strikes, and breaking bricks with her hand like in the movies; it's a story of defying norms, of smashing through glass ceilings, and of…
Government’s timely action keeping Malaysia’s commodity prices stable: Commerce minister
Measures including removal of import barriers, reduction of customs duty, and normalisation of gas-electricity supply have been taken to keep the supply of goods to the market…
Dhaka commits to buy 10 planes from Airbus
Speaking at the briefing, Hasina said, "We both hope that this new strategic move between Bangladesh and France will play an effective role in establishing regional and global…
S. China Sea Row: US, Vietnam warn against ‘threat or use of force’
Their warning followed a clash in the disputed waters involving Chinese vessels.
Garden enthusiasts, rejoice! Asia’s top 5 most stunning gardens to visit
Asia's botanical wonders range from century-old palace gardens to meticulously crafted oases amidst the arid Middle Eastern cities.
Don’t let the Rohingya return to uncertainty
Together with the international community and the humanitarian agencies, Myanmar must work with Bangladesh to come up with a viable plan that will ensure that the Rohingya get…
Russia’s war in Ukraine is reversing hard-won development gains and destroying global food security
In our interconnected world, where grain markets are global, the inflationary pressures caused by Putin's actions will be felt in every country.