UN human rights chief highlights
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Bangladesh PM visits Toyota plant in Japan
Bangladesh’s prime minister toured Toyota’s Nagoya plant, meeting senior executives and a high‑level delegation, highlighting deeper industrial cooperation with Japan.
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12 kg Gold Paste Seized at Dhaka Airport
Bangladesh Customs intercepted 12 kg of gold paste worth Tk24 crore hidden in the clothing of two Dubai‑origin passengers at …
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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman meets JETRO President in Tokyo
Bangladesh’s prime minister held talks with Japan’s JETRO president in Tokyo, followed by a luncheon, to explore trade opportunities.
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UN human rights chief highlights
UN human rights chief Volker Türk noted that youth-led protests against corruption and inequality in Bangladesh, Serbia, Nepal, and Madagascar …
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Bangladesh urges rights-based economic
Bangladesh has urged the international community to place human rights at the centre of economic policymaking and governance during a …
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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman meets Japan PM Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo
Bangladesh’s prime minister and Japan’s prime minister held a bilateral meeting in Tokyo on 27 October 2026, marking a high‑level …
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Who cares for the carers?
An op-ed examining the challenges faced by unpaid family carers in Bangladesh, noting their massive economic contribution and urging policymakers to integrate carer support into national health and …
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55th Martyrdom Anniversary of Bir Shrestha
Political parties and local officials observed the 55th death anniversary of Bir Shrestha Hamidur Rahman in Jhenaidah, while leaders criticized the authorities over security failures and attacks on …
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Consular gaps exposed after execution
The execution of two Bangladeshi citizens in Saudi Arabia's Makkah province without advance consular notice highlights critical gaps in protective mechanisms, prompting calls for formal bilateral arrangements and …
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Sexual Assault at Chittagong University Linked to Bangladesh Chhatra League
A female first-year Arts student at Chittagong University was sexually assaulted by five men on July 17, with police and …
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CU admin identifies two molesters
Chittagong University officials said they have identified two suspects in a sexual assault of a female student and are working …
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OIC pledges support for speedy Rohingya repatriation
The OIC chief promised firm backing for Bangladesh’s effort to return Rohingya refugees, highlighting cooperation in education and development sectors.
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Bangladesh's youth-led NCP struggles
Less than two years after emerging from the student-led uprising in Bangladesh, the National Citizen Party (NCP) is grappling with internal dissent, controversies, and the challenge of establishing an independent …
Bangladesh Sets Out Multilateral Priorities Ahead of UN General Assembly Presidency
Analysis: Bangladesh's UN Charter Day statement links peacekeeping, Rohingya protection, climate justice and inclusive dialogue to its coming …