#Bangladesh

Japan Eyes $3.4 Billion PPP Investment for Two Major Bridges in Southern Bangladesh

Japanese construction firm Miyagawa Kensetsu Construction Ltd has expressed interest in developing the Bhola-Barishal and Shariatpur-Chandpur bridges under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with the projects expected to significantly improve connectivity and economic growth across southern Bangladesh.

UK Firm Proposes $2 Billion AI Data Center Investment in Bangladesh

Govt to Form National Earthquake Taskforce, Train 100,000 Volunteers on PM Tarique Rahman's Directive

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman orders the creation of a national earthquake taskforce, a dedicated preparedness cell at the Prime Minister's Office, and the training of 100,000 emergency volunteers to strengthen Bangladesh's disaster response capacity.

Bangladesh Adopts Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Human Trafficking and Online Scam Networks

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed says the government is strengthening laws, victim support systems and international cooperation to combat human trafficking, forced criminality and cyber-enabled exploitation.

18-Month-Old Khagrachhari Toddler Earns Asia Book of Records ‘Grand Master’ Title for English Skills

Eighteen-month-old Shehezad from Khagrachhari has been recognised by the Asia Book of Records after astonishing judges with his advanced English-language abilities, including reciting rhymes, answering questions and pronouncing one of the longest words in the English language.

Bangladesh Seeks to Resolve ‘Irritations’ in Ties with India as BRICS Summit Invitation Under Review

Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman says Dhaka is reviewing India's invitation for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS Summit, while both Bangladesh and India express optimism about strengthening bilateral relations through dialogue and mutual understanding.

Myanmar Agrees to Repatriate 300,000 Rohingya from Bangladesh, 5,000 from Malaysia, Says Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Myanmar has agreed to receive thousands of Rohingya refugees from Malaysia and hundreds of thousands from Bangladesh following diplomatic discussions, while stressing the need for refugees in Malaysia to comply with local laws.

Trivedi Says Bangladesh-India Issues Can Be Resolved Through Mutual Understanding, Eyes PM Tarique’s India Visit

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi says all outstanding issues between Bangladesh and India can be resolved through dialogue, expressing optimism that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s expected visit to India will help strengthen bilateral relations and advance discussions on key matters, including water-sharing agreements.

Bangladesh Has Just 189 Tigers Left as Conservation Concerns Grow

State Minister warns the country's tiger population remains critically low, urging stronger conservation efforts and greater public awareness.