Sheikh Hasina-Xi Jinping

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Seeks $20 Billion from China to Counter Economic Downturn

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to embark on an important three-day state visit to China from July 8 to 10 at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang. This visit, anticipated to be a significant milestone, aims to enhance...
Myanmar security forces walks by a checkpoint in Yangon

Myanmar Rebels’ Bold Move: Outpost Seized on Bangladesh Border

In a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, the Arakan Army (AA), an ethnic minority insurgent group, has captured a strategic junta outpost located on the border with Bangladesh. This capture marks a notable shift in the dynamics...
Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s Offer of Amnesty and Tax Incentives

Dhaka, Bangladesh In a bid to bolster revenue, Bangladesh's government is proposing a controversial amnesty program with substantial tax incentives for individuals who have not declared their assets. This initiative, announced by Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Thursday...
Sheikh Hasina

Hasina’s Enduring Legacy: A Testament to Bangladesh’s Admiration

Bangladesh's 12th parliamentary election on January 7, 2024, saw Prime Minister Sheik Hasina win her fourth election, with her Awami League securing 223 out of 300 parliamentary seats, or nearly 75% of the legislature's voting shares. This victory is possible...
Bangladesh

Is Bangladesh’s Current Political System a Kleptocracy?

In November 2019, Bangladesh Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal admitted that money-laundering had become a dangerous proposition in the country, creating macroeconomic distortion and destroying the country in various ways. Five years later, Kamal's party Awami League is back in...
Japan-Bangladesh

Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership: Will Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Japan and Bangladesh are set to negotiate an Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of 2025, ahead of Bangladesh's scheduled 2026 graduation from the UN's list of least developed countries and loss of exemption from developed nations' tariffs. Despite the...
Sheikh Hasina

Awami League’s Victory in Boycotted Bangladesh Elections

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party have been declared the winner of the Bangladesh general election, marking an unprecedented fourth consecutive term in the country. The Awami League won at least 222 out of 300 parliamentary seats,...
Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina’s Role in Shaping Democracy in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Hasina, has emphasized the importance of democracy for the country's development as the country prepares for the 2024 general elections. She praised the country's sovereignty, independence, and democratic rights, stating that without democracy, development cannot occur. Despite...
Sheikh Hasina

Why did Sheikh Hasina Praise India on Voting Day?

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her gratitude to India for its support during the 1971 Liberation War and for providing shelter after the loss of her family in 1975. She recounted the horrors of her family's massacre in 1975...
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) stages protest in Dhaka's Paltan area

Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s Massive Protest Shakes Dhaka’s Paltan Area

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has staged a massive protest in Dhaka's Paltan area ahead of the general elections scheduled for January 7. Protestors chanted slogans in Bengali, highlighting that elections are not mere child's play. The BNP issued a...
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