Ex-Bangladesh PM’s son slams govt over family property seizure

Deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s expatriate son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has sharply criticised the seizure of property of close family members in Bangladesh saying it was done without any proof of corruption. Sajeeb Wazed Joy reaction came after a Dhaka …

Businesses count costs as India and Bangladesh impose trade restrictions

DHAKA — Businesses are bracing for possible impact after neighbors India and Bangladesh recently imposed tit-for-tat trade restrictions after months of verbal sparring. Last month, Bangladesh restricted land imports of cotton yarn from India to shield …

Railways ropes in BSF to strengthen security near Bangladesh border

Guwahati, May 2: In a significant move to enhance border security and protect railway infrastructure, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), in close coordination with the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Border …

Bangladesh U-19 takes lead with DL win

Bangladesh Under-19 Skipper Azizul Hakim plays a shot (Pic courtesy SLC)  By M. Shamil  Amit The visiting Bangladesh Under-19 side prevailed by 39 runs on the DL method in the third Youth ODI match played at the Colts Ground in Colombo to take a 2-1 lead …

India-Bangladesh trade restrictions rattle businesses

Businesses in South Asia are on edge as India and Bangladesh engage in tit-for-tat trade restrictions following months of rising tensions, reports BBC.  In a recent move, Bangladesh blocked land imports of Indian cotton yarn, aiming to protect its domestic …

Trade between India, Bangladesh normal, says Tripura minister

The collapse of the Sheikh Hasina government and the ensuing unrest in Bangladesh have not disrupted trade through the northeastern check posts, particularly the import and export of goods between the two countries, said Tripura's Fisheries Minister …

Pakistan, Bangladesh strengthen textile trade ties with landmark MoUs & $12.5m in orders

KARACHI: Key milestones were achieved in strengthening trade ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh textile sectors during a recent visit, marked by the signing of three crucial Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). The Pakistan Readymade Garment …

Bangladesh begins three-day political rallies ahead of elections

THREE days of political rallies began in Dhaka on Thursday, with rival political groups holding mass demonstrations to mobilise support ahead of national elections. Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, 84, has been leading the interim government since …

Khaleda Zia to return to Bangladesh on 5 May

Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia will return home on Monday after her medical check-up in London.  BNP Standing Committee Member AZM Zahid Hossain told BSS that her physical condition is much better than before and if everything goes …

Dhaka rallies as Bangladesh opposition demands early elections