Visible gains in Bangladesh’s financial sector in a year: Dr Zahid Hussain
UAE leads as 50k Bangladeshi expatriates apply for voter registration
In recent years, with advancement of information technology, video content creation and vlogging have become a popular trend. Thousands of youth, along with individuals of all ages, have chosen content creation or vlogging as their profession. Alongside local creators, many foreign
The interim government assumed office at a time when the financial sector was in its worst state. A year has now passed since it took charge. To revitalise the banking sector, the interim government has already undertaken several initiatives. Speaking to Banglanews, former lead
Around half a lakh Bangladeshi expatriates from various countries have applied to become voters, with the highest number of applications coming from the United Arab Emirates. Election Commission (EC) officials said the process of registering expatriates as voters is currently underway
In the past year, Chief Adviser of the interim government Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus visited 11 countries. While most of these trips were aimed at attending multilateral meetings, several also included bilateral engagements. During these visits, he met with top leaders from various
Despite the deep crisis left behind by the fallen Awami League government, the country’s financial sector has been gradually steered toward stability, according to financial adviser Salehuddin Ahmed. Speaking at an event held at Bangladesh Bank to mark the "July Uprising
The July Movement will remain a landmark event in the history of student politics in Bangladesh. While it began as a reform movement targeting the quota system, it swiftly evolved into a mass student uprising, culminating in the resignation of the prime minister on August 5, thereby
Relations between Bangladesh and India have come under increasing strain over the past year since the formation of Bangladesh’s interim government, with tensions arising on at least five key issues. These issues include the repatriation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,
Following the political shift brought about by the July Uprising on August 5, there has been a surge in the formation of new political parties. Over the past year, nearly two dozen new parties have been established. Among these, six parties have received registration from the Election
Milestone School and College has now become synonymous with tragedy. The institution’s premises remain crowded with curious onlookers and media cameras. Twelve days after the incident, the school gates opened, but the familiar sight of waiting parents was absent. The usual
With import tariffs on Bangladeshi products in the US market reduced to 20 percent, there has been a sense of relief in the country's economy. Bangladesh has also gained some additional benefits. Economists and business leaders have said that this development presents an
A conspiracy by the Awami League to rehabilitate its fugitive leader Sheikh Hasina, currently in India, has come to light. Recently, secret training sessions for Awami League cadres were conducted in Dhaka with the aim of undermining the present interim government. The coordination of
The tenure of the interim government led by Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has become a focal point of national debate, with growing speculation over whether its time is drawing to a close. As law and order continue to deteriorate and political uncertainty deepens due to a lack of
Differences of opinion, distrust, and procedural complications have emerged among political parties regarding the draft of the July Charter. Notably, several parties, including the NCP and Jamaat-e-Islami, have raised strong objections to the draft. The divergence in views over the
Several banks had concealed their non-performing loans (NPLs). After the fall of the Awami League government on August 5 last year following a student and mass uprising, the interim government took office and initiated efforts to reveal the previously hidden defaulted loans. At the
Agriculture is Bangladesh’s primary economic sector. A large portion of the population depends on it for their livelihood, and it makes a significant contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). However, due to natural disasters and climate change, the
The use of social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram has increased globally with the advancement of technology. Beyond personal use, many have now become professional content creators due to the monetisation opportunities on these platforms. Some have even
The launch of the Integrated Online Attestation Management (Apostille service) has significantly eased the burden on students and professionals either residing abroad or preparing to travel overseas. They can now authenticate various certificates online with ease. The formal
As the interim government nears its one-year mark, political uncertainty continues to deepen in Bangladesh due to the absence of a declared date for the next general election. The government, led by Nobel laureate economist Professor Muhammad Yunus, was formed on August 8 last year
The familiar scent of a Dhaka monsoon afternoon is no longer the same. The once-refreshing aroma of damp soil and tender foliage has all but vanished. So too has the life it once nurtured. Among the many elements of this vanishing urban biodiversity is a unique species of mosquito
Politicians have expressed mixed reactions to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’s remarks that “whenever we move forward with election preparations, various conspiracies emerge.” While some see the comments as nothing new, they believe any plot can be overcome by