Geopolitics
New York: In the run-up to Sunday’s general elections in Bangladesh, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for “an environment free of violence, intimidation and coercion” to allow a “peaceful, credible and inclusive poll.” more
Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina's Awami League wins election

Dhaka: The Awami League-led alliance will be forming the government in Bangladesh for the third consecutive time as Sheikh Hasina received an overwhelmining mandate in an election marked ...

Bangladesh goes to polls tomorrow

Dhaka: Amid tight security, Bangladesh will host its General Elections on Sunday where voters will decide whether they will bring back Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to power for the straig ...

Commonwealth Secretary-General calls for free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections in Bangladesh

London: The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, who recently visited Bangladesh for discussion with government and opposition parties, called on the Government and the Elec ...

Disheartened by US government's recent remarks on poll observers: Bangladesh

Dhaka: The Bangladesh government on Sunday said it was 'disheartened' by the US State Department's recent remarks regarding observers for the country's upcoming general el ...

Bangladesh polls: Khaleda Zia's nominations rejected

Dhaka: Ahead of Bangladesh polls, the three nominations filed by ex-Prime Minister of Bangladesh Khaleda Zia have been canceled, media reports said.

Bangladesh: Head of UN refugee agency calls on Asia-Pacific leaders to show ‘solidarity’ with Rohingya refugees

New York: The Head of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, on Tuesday urged government representatives and business leaders from the Asia-Pacific region to offer more support an ...

Rohingya repatriation: China assures help to Bangladesh

Beijing: A Chinese official on Friday confirmed that the country will assist in the repatriation of Rohingya mass who have been living as refugees in Bangladesh.

Guterres condemns killing of Bangladeshi peacekeeper in South Sudan, during armed attack on UN convoy

New York: The UN chief on Tuesday condemned the killing of a peacekeeper from Bangladesh, who was supporting the delivery of humanitarian aid to vulnerable civilians in South Sudan.

World Bank provides $700 million to improve primary education in Bangladesh

Washington: The World Bank has approved $700 million to improve the primary education sector in Bangladesh.