Bangladesh’s largest minority rights group has accused the country’s interim government of failing to protect religious and ethnic minorities from attacks and harassment, a claim the government has de

DHAKA, Jan 30, 2025 (BSS) - Top Turkish business group Koc Holdings has planned to set up a component manufacturing plant in Bangladesh in an effort to export components to its factories all over the world, senior company officials said today.

In what comes as a double blow to Bangladesh, the Swiss government also decided to cut foreign aid to Dhaka following Trump's action to halt support for the South Asian country. The decision will also impact two other countries—Albania and Zambia.

Dhaka's Paltan has the least number of residents living under the poverty line at 1%, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has found. The survey, titled "Poverty Map of Bangladesh", also revealed stark economic disparities across the country – for instance, 19.1% of residents in Kamrangirchar are below the poverty line.

Train services in Bangladesh resumed on Wednesday after railway workers ended their indefinite strike, which had brought the country’s rail network to a halt.

Japan pledged to continue its trade and development cooperation with Bangladesh and support the Interim Government of Professor Muhammad Yunus in its efforts to key transitions on Thursday. Newly-appointed Japanese ambassador to Bangladesh,

Awami League has announced a series of political programs, including a general strike and a nationwide blockade.

In its latest Watch List, published today (30 January), Bangladesh found its name alongside Moldova, Colombia, North Korea, Sudan, the Great Lakes, Ukraine, Syria, Israel-Palestine and Iran. Each year, ICG publishes an "EU Watchlist", identifying where the European Union and its member states can enhance prospects for peace.

Mohammad Nabi, Tanvir Islam and Faheem Ashraf picked up three wickets apiece as Barishal bundled out the Capitals for 73 runs in 15.3 overs. In reply, the victors chased down the modest target in just 6.

Trains have been canceled across Bangladesh as railway workers went on strike for higher pensions and other benefits.

Train services in Bangladesh came to a standstill on Tuesday as railway staff, demanding benefits for extra work, went on a nationwide indefinite strike that hit hundreds of thousands of people.

Dhaka today conferred this year's "Bangladesh Medal for Diplomatic Excellence" on Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan for his profound and enduring contributions toward e