China, Britain make tentative steps to repair relations
UK Foreign Minister James Cleverly is the first senior British minister in five years to visit China, a trip he hopes will reset ties between the two countries after years of…
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Between ifs and buts dwindles the future of the Rohingya
A possible repatriation calls for intensive bilateral and multilateral negotiations, as it could be a long-term process spanning years.
‘Handcuffs, blindfold … it felt like a grave’: Survivors of enforced disappearance recount horror
Human Rights Watch issued a statement saying that Bangladesh authorities should accept the UN's offer to support an independent commission of enquiry into the enforced…
Two-finger test a violation of rape victims’ basic rights: Bangladesh High Court
The test was neither scientific nor reliable, said the verdict, originally delivered in 2018 banning the two-finger test.
India allows exports of rice trapped at ports
The surprise export ban had trapped thousands of tonnes of non-basmati white rice at ports, leaving traders facing losses.
Major powers want a loyal government in Bangladesh: PM Hasina
She also said that due to the geographical location of Bangladesh, some big countries want a government in Bangladesh that will do their bidding.
Bangladesh sees record potato production, yet prices going up
Prices are going up as traders and farmers of large-scale operations, who store potatoes in cold storages for sale during the lean season, are taking it slow in releasing their…
Digital Security Act 2.0 is every bit as dangerous
The paper urges the government to properly engage journalists and rights defenders and address their concerns before proceeding with it.
PM Hasina directs to initiate process to secure loans from New Development Bank
Bangladesh is at the final stage of borrowing $800 million from the NDB for two projects, said Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain.
Bangladesh’s economy headed in wrong direction: Poll
While the majority of the respondents across all income groups say Bangladesh is going in the wrong economic direction, respondents among the highest income group are the most…