Zahedee named new MD of Novartis Bangladesh

Musawath Shams Zahedee has been named the new Managing Director of Novartis Bangladesh, according to a press release on Wednesday.  The decision was made at a Board meeting on July 14, 2025, after Radiant Pharmaceuticals acquired a 60 percent stake in …

Ferry service in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Boatmen ferry passengers across the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 21, 2025. (Photo by Habibur Rahman/Xinhua) Boatmen ferry passengers across the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 21, 2025. (Photo by Habibur Rahman/Xinhua …

Witnesses Recall Deadly Bangladesh Plane Crash

new video loaded: Witnesses Recall Deadly Bangladesh Plane Crash By Chevaz Clarke•July 22, 2025 At least 31 people were killed after a military jet crashed into a school building in Dhaka. The tragedy at the Milestone School and College has led to a …

Teacher dies saving students from inferno in Bangladesh jet crash

Reform Talks: Bangladesh’s political parties agree on EC’s appointment process

Political parties on Wednesday reached a consensus to incorporate a provision in the Constitution for forming a selection committee to nominate the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners during the reconstitution of the Election …

China defends mega-dam project, claims no harm to India or Bangladesh

Chinese authorities also highlighted that water releases will be managed carefully to prevent disasters along the entire river. Guo added that the project supports regional cooperation to benefit communities along the river basin. However, the dam’s scale …

Bangladesh relations in spotlight

Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, received Mohammad Rais Hasan Sarower, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.The minister highlighted the historical ties between the two countries across various fields, particularly in the …

Pakistan and Bangladesh agree on visa-free entry for diplomats, pledge stronger security cooperation

Pakistan and Bangladesh on Wednesday agreed in principle to grant visa-free entry to holders of diplomatic and official passports, along with a pledge to stronger security cooperation. The two countries were once one nation but split following a bloody …

CHINT Lighting products now in Bangladesh

The country’s lighting sector is set for a transformation as DX Hi Tech Industries Limited, part of DX Group, becomes the exclusive distributor of CHINT Lighting. The agreement brings the internationally acclaimed brand's innovative LED solutions to …

Bangladesh, Pakistan pledge joint efforts against drugs, terrorism

Bangladesh and Pakistan have expressed their commitment to work together to combat drugs and terrorism. The commitment was made during a courtesy call by Pakistani Home Minister, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President, and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) …