The Latest Breaking News from Dhaka

Myanmar seeks friends to its west

After mortars landed on Bangladesh's soil as the Myanmar military attacked the Arakan Army (AA) in Rakhine State in recent months, soldiers from Bangladesh and Myanmar's junta met to mend ties.

Bangkok Post · Nov 9, 2022

How Bangladesh went from an economic miracle to needing IMF help

Millions emerged from poverty in recent decades. But now, rising fuel prices, weak exports and scant remittances are sabotaging growth, and Bangladesh asked the IMF for $4.5 billion in loans.

WEKU · Nov 9, 2022

Bangladesh balances energy needs with climate, conservation

Fish, rice, the river, mangrove trees and the sea

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain says goodbye to Test cricket

DHAKA: Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket.

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2022

Rohingya teen killed in Bangladesh by mortar fired from Myanmar

DHAKA: A 15-year-old Rohingya boy was killed and at least six people were injured when mortar shells fired from Myanmar exploded in Bangladesh, the latest in a series of violent incidents, officials and a Rohingya leader said.

Bangkok Post · Sep 17, 2022

Bangladesh axe Mahmudullah Riyad from T20 World Cup squad

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Wednesday axed former cricket captain Mahmudullah Riyad and recalled batsman Najmul Hossain in a shake-up to its struggling Twenty20 squad ahead of next month's World Cup in Australia.

The Times of India · Sep 14, 2022

Bangladesh announce squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2022

DHAKA: Bangladesh announced its squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia on Wednesday, with veteran and former skipper Mahmudullah being a notable omission from the squad.

The Times of India · Sep 14, 2022

India-Bangladesh ties, a model for bilateral cooperation

The contributions of the Sheikh Hasina government to nurturing the special ‘bonding’ need to be acknowledged

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2022

Letters to the Editor — September 8, 2022

Ties with Dhaka

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2022

Over a million Rohingya migrants a 'big burden' on Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina, feels India can play major role

DHAKA: The Rohingya migrants are a "big burden" on Bangladesh and the country is reaching out to the international community to ensure they return to their homeland, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said adding that she feels India could play a major role in resolving the issue.

The Times of India · Sep 4, 2022