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India eyes strategic gains in Yunus’ China river plan

Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, has embarked on a delicate diplomatic effort by urging China to share a 50-year masterplan for managing Bangladesh’s river and water systems. This request follows Beijing’s decision to construct a colossal hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, a project that has raised significant concerns in both India and Bangladesh. Yunus made this appeal during a meeting with China’s Water Resources Minister, Li Guoying, in Beijing on Friday.

Tarique greets countrymen on holy Eid

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has greeted the countrymen on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr.

In a post in his verified Facebook account, he said, after one and a half decades, people of Bangladesh would celebrate the holy Eid-ul-Fitr in a fearless, free and democratic environment following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's regime.

This time, a new level of excitement and enthusiasm has been added to the joy of Eid, he said. After the month-long fast...

Army chief calls on CA Yunus

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Sunday (30 March) to inform him about the steps taken by the army to ensure the overall security of the country during Eid-ul-Fitr.

During the meeting, the army chief informed the chief adviser about the measures that include ensuring safe services at launch terminals, train stations, and bus terminals, as well as ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow on al...

Umama rejects US award over ties to attack on Palestine

Umama Fatema, spokesperson for Students Against Discrimination, has declined an award conferred upon all women who participated in the Bangladesh July uprising in 2024 by the US State Department’s 'International Women of Courage' programme.

On the night of 29 March, Umama Fatema announced her decision to reject the award through a Facebook post. She stated that the US State Department's 'International Women of Courage' Award 2025 had nominated f...

Global Affairs Canada funds $8.3m for Bangladesh youths

World Renew, the global relief and development agency of the Christian Reformed Church, has been awarded a five-year grant of $7,886,330 CAD from Global Affairs Canada. This funding, supplemented by a CAD 417,708 contribution from World Renew’s church and household donors, brings the total project fund to $8.3 million. The initiative will focus on supporting vulnerable youth in Bangladesh’s Dinajpur and Netrokona districts, the organisation announced on 12 March.

Bangladesh-NER trade set for growth with connectivity upgrades

Farrukh Khosru:

The economic relationship between Bangladesh and India’s North-East Region (NER) is set to expand as both regions explore avenues for stronger trade integration through improved connectivity, policy reforms, and cross-border investments. A recent survey of Bangladeshi and Japanese firms highlights both challenges and opportunities in boosting trade, revealing key areas for collaboration between governments and the private sector.
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