Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates): Tariq Ahmed, the newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates, paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Faisal Niaz Tarmizi, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates, at the Pakistan House in Abu Dhabi.During the meeting, issues … Read more
Bangladesh has been named The Economist’s “Country of the Year” for 2024, an annual award given to countries that show significant progress within one year. The recognition highlights the student-led protests in Bangladesh in August that ended the 15-year autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina, ushering in an interim technocratic government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad … Read more
Bangladesh’s Hindu minority experiences a precarious sociopolitical landscape shaped by structural violence and partisan dynamics. While their alignment with the Awami League (AL) demonstrates capacity for action and strategic decision-making, it also exposes them to greater risks in times of political upheaval. For example, a total of 1,068 homes and business establishments belonging to minorities, … Read more
The 2024 student uprising in Bangladesh was not simply a demand for democratic reform; it was a powerful affirmation of the people’s will to shape their own future. He rejected both authoritarianism and foreign interference. The movement’s demands reflect a broader struggle: How can Bangladesh chart its own democratic path without falling under the sway … Read more
Dhaka: Floods in Bangladesh destroyed an estimated 1.1 million metric tons of rice, according to data from the agriculture ministry, prompting the country to increase imports of the staple grain amid rising food prices. Floods caused by heavy monsoon rains and heavy runoff hit the country in two major waves in August and October, claiming … Read more