Bangladesh to strengthen economic ties with Nigeria
Masudur Rahman, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, has expressed his country’s desire to strengthen economic ties with Nigeria. Speaking while receiving a delegation from the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN), Rahman highlighted the potential for trade and investment between the two countries.
“We produce everything in industry, garments, any item textile, any item apparels, fashion products, including knitwear inside woven wear, including winter clothes.
“We are world beaters in denim pants, denim pants, gabaddon pants, jeans pants, and they are in high demand globally.”
‘Doctor’ before name without MBBS, BDS degree prohibited
On Wednesday, the High Court ruled that no individual may use the title 'Doctor' before their name without holding a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree.
The bench comprising Justice Razik-Al-Jalil and Justice Shathika Hossain issued the directive following hearings on two separate writ petitions.
Hasina, family members including Tulip banned from leaving B’desh
A Dhaka court on Tuesday imposed a travel ban on Sheikh Hasina and her family members, i...
Path to reform: Former US envoys meet Chief Adviser
Right to Freedom (R2F), a US-bansed rghtss body, has actively supported Bangladesh civil society organisations and young activists who played a key role in the 5 August Student Uprising—a movement that ultimately led to the downfall of a regime whose mismanagement had forced Bangladesh to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Bangladesh has been undergoing a profound democratic transition following years of systemic corruption, political repression, and economic mismanagement under the previous regime. The country’s human rights landscape was marred by enforced disappearances, suppression of dissent, and widespread electoral fraud, leading to growing unrest.
UK agency to help probe in Tulip’s corruption in B’desh
UK-based investigators are assessing how they might assist with inquiries into alleged large-scale corruption in Bangladesh, UK-based Sky News reported.
This development follows remarks from Bangladesh’s interim leader, who claimed that Labour MP Tulip Siddiq had "wealth left behind" in the country and "should be held accountable."
Tulip resigned as Minister for Anti-Corruption in January after being named in corruption investigations launched by Bangladeshi authorities.
A spokesperson for the London MP stated that she "categorically denies the allegations" and has "not been contacted regarding these matters."
B’desh seeks stronger economic ties with China under BRI
From 25 February to 6 March, at the invitation of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee (IDCPC), a 21-member delegation from Bangladesh—including representatives from political parties, student leaders, scholars, and journalists — visited China. This marked the first occasion on which China extended an official invitation to a large, cross-sectoral Bangladeshi delegation, an event that has been described as a significant diplomatic milestone in China-Bangladesh relations.
