About 220 Bangladeshi workers at a garment factory in the port city of Alexandria, Egypt, have not received pay for three months in a row. They say they are living in deep financial crisis and uncertainty. The victims also allege that the passports of at least 160 workers are being held back. Continue Reading
The long running conflict in Rakhine, also called Arakan, in Myanmar is now clearly affecting the Bangladesh Myanmar border areas. Gunfire, explosions, landmine blasts and the activity of several armed groups across the border are raising worry among people in the border areas of Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban. Claims of drug smuggling add to this, […]Continue Reading
Workers, employees, and trade union leaders gathered in front of the main gate of the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) building on Monday, October 5, for a massive sit-in program. The demonstration was organized to demand the immediate cancellation of the draft agreement leasing out the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) and its overflow yard to […]Continue Reading
The Iran backed Houthi rebels of Yemen have issued a strong warning that Saudi Arabia’s airspace is no longer safe. They say airlines will face risk while flying through Saudi airspace for as long as Riyadh’s “aggression” continues. The warning was sent to airlines as an urgent message. A media outlet controlled by the Houthis […]Continue Reading
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged all ethnic minority communities to join forces in ensuring their development, rights, and overall dignity. He made these remarks during a courtesy meeting at Bangabhaban on Monday afternoon with a 52-member delegation representing the Bangladesh Nationalist Ethnic Minority Party. Led by Central Committee President Mrigen Continue Reading
A severe compressed natural gas (CNG) crisis has gripped Jashore over the past two weeks, creating extreme distress for transport operators across the district. Filling stations throughout the region report acute gas shortages, leaving many pumps displaying ‘No Gas’ signs and forcing drivers to return empty-handed after waiting in long queues for hours. The severe […]Continue Reading
To mark World Teachers’ Day 2026, the government honored 102 distinguished educators across various academic levels in recognition of their outstanding contributions to education. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the discussion ceremony as the chief guest, organized by the Ministry of Education on Monday (October 5) at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the Continue Reading
Bangladesh and Algeria express shared optimism to elevate bilateral relations through enhanced trade, security cooperation, and skilled manpower export. Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr. Abdelouahab Saidani paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at the Secretariat on Monday afternoon. The meeting covered key issues of mutual interest, including security Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended a discussion meeting at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day 2026. The Prime Minister joined the event organized by the Ministry of Education on Monday (October 5). World Teachers’ Day is celebrated globally on October 5 every year to highlight the importance […]Continue Reading
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke met with Minister of Information and Broadcasting Andaleeve Rahman MP at his office on Monday (October 5). State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Chowdhury MP was also present. High Commissioner Ms. Cooke congratulated the Information Minister on assuming his new responsibilities. During the meeting, Continue Reading






















