Bangladesh declares ‘Joy Bangla’ as national slogan
A notification in this regard would be issued to make it public, Cabinet Secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam told the media after the meeting….reports Asian
Expert says China exporting corruption driven investment in Bangladesh
Chinese investments in Bangladesh have systematically failed to respect human rights by creating long-lasting negative results for people and the environment….reports Asian Lite News
Bangladesh observes Mass Uprising Day
The day teaches Bangladeshis the values of democracy and protests against oppression, said Hasina….reports Sumi Khan Bangladesh on Monday commemorated the Mass Uprising Day
8 JANUARY 1972: Bangabandhu’s Release From Pakistani Prison
On 8 January 1972, under irresistible international pressure, Pakistan was compelled to release Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Rahman. Sheikh Mujib, who had been incarcerated in
B’desh most ‘blessed’ in Bay of Bengal
The country has found the presence of around 17 to 103 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of ice-like hydrate deposits containing huge amounts of methane…writes
Female tourist gang raped in Bangladesh
A female tourist has been allegedly gang raped in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar district after her husband and son were taken hostage by the perpetrators….reports
US: $5mn Reward for info on killers of Avijit Roy
On February 26, 2015, Roy and Ahmed were visiting Dhaka to attend a book fair when they were attacked by assailants with machetes…reports Asian
Protest in Washington D.C. for recognition of 1971 genocide
Demonstrators carried placards and raised slogans demanding US Congress should hold Pakistan responsible for the ‘Bengali genocide’…reports Asian Lite News To commemorate their 50th
Hasina’s son nails Jamaat-e-Islami for anti-liberation activities
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, who is also the son of Prime Minister Hasina, heavily criticized former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia for entrusting war criminals with
India’s Role in Bangladesh Liberation War
As we celebrate the Victory Day in India and Bangladesh, we recall the supreme sacrifice that nearly 3000 Indian soldiers, sailor and airmen made
