Politics
Bangladesh Moves Closer to Joining RCEP, the World’s Largest Free Trade Bloc
Bangladesh has entered the formal accession process for RCEP after ministers approved a working group to begin membership negotiations.
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13-Year-Old Apratim Found Dead in Cumilla After Going Missing
A 13-year-old schoolboy was found dead in a Cumilla woodland a day after going missing; three youths are being questioned.
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Bangladesh heads to UN General Assembly with Rohingya crisis and reforms in focus
Bangladesh is preparing for the UN General Assembly with Rohingya repatriation, democratic reforms and international partnerships at the centre of its diplomatic agenda.
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Bangladesh Pushes Administrative Reform as Implementation Becomes the Test
Bangladesh advances public service reforms, facing the critical test of turning plans into faster, accountable outcomes.
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New Pay Scale, Inflation, and Tax Reform: Is Bangladesh Easing the Cost-of-Living Crisis?
Bangladesh's latest pay scale and tax reforms aim to ease inflationary pressure, but economists say lasting relief depends on controlling prices.
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Foreign Currency Revenue From UN Peacekeeping Falls to Tk 862 Crore
Official parliamentary data shows a sharp drop in foreign earnings from United Nations peacekeeping operations over recent fiscal cycles.
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Bangladesh Offers Relief Support to Nepal as Deadly Flood Disaster Worsens
Bangladesh has expressed solidarity with Nepal and offered humanitarian assistance as rescue efforts continue after catastrophic floods and mudslides.
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Bangladesh Weighs Joining Mecca Pact Amid a New Foreign Policy Debate
Bangladesh is evaluating the proposed Mecca Pact, raising questions about its future diplomatic balance in South Asia and the Middle East.
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Bangladesh Votes for 23rd President After 35 Years
Bangladesh holds its first contested presidential election in 35 years, highlighting a significant moment in the country’s political transition.
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Rohingya Repatriation Hits Another Roadblock as Dhaka Rejects Myanmar’s Figures
Bangladesh has rejected Myanmar’s latest Rohingya figures, highlighting continuing disputes over verification, identity and security before repatriation.
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Erdogan Urges Trump to Continue Iran Talks, Offers Diplomatic Support
Turkish President Erdogan urges Trump to sustain talks with Iran and offers Ankara’s support as regional tensions persist.
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PM Rahman's Bangladesh First; A New Test for Dhaka–Delhi Relations
Tarique Rahman’s proposed India visit could test whether Bangladesh First can translate into a more reciprocal relationship with New Delhi.