Foreign policy and trade experts have suggested that Bangladesh fix its economy and political governance in order to maintain foreign relations based on mutual respect and benefits.

In what comes as a double blow to Bangladesh, the Swiss government also decided to cut foreign aid to Dhaka following Trump's action to halt support for the South Asian country. The decision will also impact two other countries—Albania and Zambia.

Dhaka's Paltan has the least number of residents living under the poverty line at 1%, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has found. The survey, titled "Poverty Map of Bangladesh", also revealed stark economic disparities across the country – for instance, 19.1% of residents in Kamrangirchar are below the poverty line.

Train services in Bangladesh resumed on Wednesday after railway workers ended their indefinite strike, which had brought the country’s rail network to a halt.

Trains have been canceled across Bangladesh as railway workers went on strike for higher pensions and other benefits.

In its latest Watch List, published today (30 January), Bangladesh found its name alongside Moldova, Colombia, North Korea, Sudan, the Great Lakes, Ukraine, Syria, Israel-Palestine and Iran. Each year, ICG publishes an "EU Watchlist", identifying where the European Union and its member states can enhance prospects for peace.

Awami League has announced a series of political programs, including a general strike and a nationwide blockade.

Top US businessman Gentry Beach expressed his interest to invest in Bangladesh during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday in Dhaka.

Mohammad Nabi, Tanvir Islam and Faheem Ashraf picked up three wickets apiece as Barishal bundled out the Capitals for 73 runs in 15.3 overs. In reply, the victors chased down the modest target in just 6.

Train services in Bangladesh came to a standstill on Tuesday as railway staff, demanding benefits for extra work, went on a nationwide indefinite strike that hit hundreds of thousands of people.

On Tuesday, teachers from the Ebtedayee madrasas organised a demonstration in front of the Fine Arts building at the University of Dhaka, demanding the nationalisation of their jobs in all registered institutions.

DHAKA, Jan 28, 2025 (BSS) - Dhaka today conferred this year's "Bangladesh Medal for Diplomatic Excellence" on Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan for his profound and enduring contributions toward elevating Bangladesh-Saudi Arabia bilateral relationship to unprecedented heights.