Bangladesh Secures USD 2.1 Billion In Investments, Loans And Grants From China

Bangladesh has secured $2.1 billion in investments, loans, and grants from China during Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s visit to Beijing. This includes pledges from nearly 30 Chinese companies to invest $1 billion in the exclusive Chinese Industrial Economic Zone, alongside loans of $400 million for modernizing Mongla Port, $350 million for developing the China Industrial Economic Zone, and $150

March 28, 2025
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Bangladesh, China Sign Nine Agreements

Bangladesh and China have signed nine agreements during Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ visit to Beijing, marking a significant step in their bilateral cooperation.The agreements include one on economic and technical cooperation and eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) covering areas such as cultural heritage, media, sports, health, and translation of classics.Additionally, five

March 28, 2025
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Muhammad Yunus Faces Criticism Over ‘Press Repression’ In Bangladesh

Concerns have been raised regarding the leadership of Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, particularly in relation to press freedom and the treatment of minority groups. Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, has criticised Yunus for allegedly overseeing actions that suppress journalistic freedom and

March 26, 2025
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Social Media Is Abuzz With Rumours of A Coup In Bangladesh

Recent developments in Bangladesh have sparked widespread speculation about a potential coup, particularly following the heightened military presence in Dhaka and the ongoing political unrest under interim leader Muhammad Yunus.General Wakar Uz Zaman, the Army Chief, has been at the centre of these rumours, which gained momentum after reports of his meetings with senior military officials and

March 25, 2025
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We Expect Bangladesh To Follow Rules of Human Rights: US

The United States has reiterated its expectations for Bangladesh to adhere to human rights standards and treat its citizens fairly. This statement was made by US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce during a press briefing, where she addressed concerns regarding warnings from the Bangladesh Army Chief about potential Islamist extremist attacks.Bruce emphasised that the US expects all nations

March 25, 2025
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‘No Update’: MEA On PM Modi-Muhammad Yunus Meeting At BIMSTEC Summit

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has stated that there are currently no updates regarding a potential meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus during the upcoming BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal conveyed this during a weekly media briefing, emphasizing that he had no information to share at this

March 22, 2025
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Gabbard Visit Signals Strategic Shift

Tulsi Gabbard’s historic visit to India as the U.S. Director of National Intelligence signifies a strategic shift in India-U.S. relations, moving beyond economic cooperation to a broader focus on defence, intelligence, and counterterrorism collaboration.During her meetings with Indian officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and National Security Advisor

March 21, 2025
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