Bangladesh, Pakistan Approve Visa-Free Travel for Diplomats and Officials
Bangladesh and Pakistan have cleared a draft deal allowing visa-free travel for diplomats and officials, marking a step toward smoother bilateral ties....
Tag : Bangladesh
Bangladesh EC meets to decide General Election dates for 13th Parliamentary Polls
Bangladesh’s Election Commission has started talks on its action plan for the 13th parliamentary election in February 2025. The schedule will be announced in December....
Bangladesh Election Commission to Unveil Action Plan for February 2026 General Polls This Week
Bangladesh’s Election Commission will publish its action plan this week for the February 2026 general polls, focusing on coordination and early preparation....
Heavy Rain Submerges Dhaka Streets, Triggers Severe Waterlogging and Traffic Chaos
Heavy rainfall in Dhaka left major roads waterlogged, stranding commuters in Mirpur, Shewrapara, Kazipara and Dhanmondi. Traffic chaos lasted for hours....
India Pushes Back Two Bangladeshi Nationals Across Patgram Border, Detained by BGB
Border Guard Bangladesh detained two nationals after India’s BSF pushed them back across the Patgram border in Lalmonirhat; police now verifying identities....
Bangladesh Military Chiefs Join Janmashtami Celebrations, Pledge Protection for All Communities
Bangladesh’s military chiefs attended Janmashtami celebrations in Dhaka, vowing to protect all communities and safeguard the country’s pluralist identity....
Bangladesh: ISKCON Supports Hindu Families After Mob Attacks as India Flags Minority Violence
ISKCON aids Hindu families in Bangladesh after mob attacks as India flags 3,582 minority violence cases since 2021....
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Visit Bangladesh on August 23
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Bangladesh on August 23, marking renewed bilateral engagement after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster last year....
China Starts Work on World’s Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet, Worrying India and Bangladesh
China has started constructing the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, sparking strong concerns in India and Bangladesh over ecological, hydrological, and strategic impacts on the Brahmaputra’s downstream flow....
Bangladesh Set to Hold National Election in February 2026, Says Chief Election Commissioner
Dhaka, August 6: Bangladesh is preparing to hold its next national election in early February 2026, ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, according to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin. Speaking at a press briefing at the Election Commission (EC) headquarters in Dhaka, Nasir Uddin said the commission is......