Fear of Democracy Being Derailed, Warns Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has issued a stark warning, saying that the country’s current political climate is witnessing a series of abnormal developments—signaling a looming threat to…
U.S. Eases Tariff Policy: 15% Reduction in Counter-Tariffs on Bangladeshi Exports
In a welcome development for Bangladesh’s export sector, the United States has reduced the counter-tariff imposed on Bangladeshi products by 15%. The new rate now stands at 20%, significantly lower…
Bangladesh and China Deepen Bilateral Cooperation in Water Resources Management
To implement the consensus reached by H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China and H.E. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the Government of Bangladesh, in Beijing…
Nationwide Drive Against Polythene and Noise Pollution: Fines, Seizures, and Disconnections
Today, the Department of Environment (DoE) conducted simultaneous nationwide operations against banned polythene and noise pollution. Six mobile courts were convened in Netrokona, Kishoreganj, Khulna, Bandarban, and Dhaka’s Palashi Mor,…
Myanmar Junta Lifts State of Emergency, Prepares for Elections
After more than three and a half years, Myanmar’s military government has lifted the state of emergency. The junta administration made this decision on Thursday, July 31, ahead of the…
Leather Industry Neglected: “We Have Committed a Crime Against It,” Says Dr. Yunus
At a high-level review meeting on preparations for graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus strongly criticized the declining state of Bangladesh’s leather industry. “We…
ASEAN Secretary-General Welcomes Indonesian Foreign Minister on First Official Visit
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, welcomed the Foreign Minister of Indonesia, H.E. Sugiono, during his first official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on 18 July 2025.…
ASEAN, UNICEF Boost Child Rights Partnership
The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today welcomed the UNICEF Regional Director for East Asia and the Pacific, Mrs. June Kunugi, at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. During…
Asian Club Limited Attends Hong Kong SAR’s 28th Anniversary Celebration Hosted by Hong Kong Nepalese Federation
Hong Kong – July 30, 2025 — Asian Club Limited proudly participated in the 28th Anniversary Celebration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), organized by the Hong Kong…
Hong Kong Nepalese Federation Celebrates 28th Anniversary of HKSAR with Community Recognition Event
Hong Kong – July 30, 2025 — The Hong Kong Nepalese Federation (HKNF) successfully organized its “28th Anniversary of the HKSAR Celebration and Ethnic Minority Volunteers Luncheon” on July 28,…