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April 4, 2025

Testing a new political language in Bangladesh

Sufi Sagar Psalms:

Bangladesh’s political transitions have rarely emerged from quiet introspection. Power here has more often shifted through confrontation, violence and retribution.

It is against this backdrop that Tarique Rahman’s first public engagement as Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) merits close attention. What he delivered was not simply a spee...

Govt to guarantee 14 Boeing aircraft purchase

The government will provide a sovereign guarantee to Biman Bangladesh Airlines to buy 14 aircraft from US planemaker Boeing, as the two sides are likely to sign a deal within this month, sources at the national flag carrier said.

The first aircraft from Boeing for Biman is scheduled for delivery in November 2031, with the remaining aircraft expected to arrive by October 2035, Boshra Islam, general manager of Biman, told the media yesterday.

Tarique talks with US trade delegate virtually

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman held a virtual meeting this morning with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer, discussing bilateral trade issues between Bangladesh and the United States (US).

Tarique Rahman joined the meeting around 9.00 am [local time] from his Gulshan residence here, BNP Chairman's Press Secretary Saleh Shibly confirmed.
During the discussion, both sides exchanged views on mutual tariff rates, bilateral trade and explored prospects for future economic coopera...

Eminent citizens recall Khaleda Zia as leader of people

A citizens' condolence gathering in memory of three-time former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has been organised in the city.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is present at this civic gathering at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building with his family, including wife Zubaida Rahman, daughter Zaima Rahman, and late brother Arafat Rahman Koko's wife Sharmila Rahman. This pre-scheduled condolence meeting commenced with the recitation of the holy Quran at 3:05 PM on Saturday, following Tarique Rahman's arrival at the venue. The eulogy was presented by Saleh Uddin, Executive Editor of the daily Ittefaq.

Somaliland names Rafay Afzal Special Adviser

The Republic of Somaliland’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals has appointed Abdul Rafay Afzal, a Pakistani international journalist and policy expert, as Special Advisor for International Cooperation and Media Diplomacy, according to an official authorisation issued by the Ministry. The appointment, dated January 15, 2026, was confirmed by Director General Shuab Osman Mohamoud and grants Afzal an advisory and representative mandate to support Somaliland’s international engagement, particularly in the energy and minerals sect...
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