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Beijing seeks broader Bangladesh ties with focus on telecom, energy investment

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen met with Bangladesh’s Posts, Telecommunications and IT Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam on Monday, with talks focused on deepening cooperation in digital infrastructure, energy, and investment. The discussions come as Beijing seeks to expand its economic footprint in South Asia, particularly in Bangladesh’s fast-growing tech and power sectors. The Chinese […]

Third Indigenous Language Journalism Conference set for Kathmandu in August 2026

The “3rd International Indigenous Language Journalism Conference 2026” is scheduled to be held in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, from August 9 to 12, 2026. According to a statement released on Thursday, preparations for this grand international event are in full swing, organized by the Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Nationalities Journalists (FoNIJ) in coordination with […]

More than 500 missing after two vessels sink off Myanmar – UNHCR, IOM

Geneva/Bangkok, 16 July 2026 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are deeply concerned by reports that two boats carrying more than 500 people may have capsized off the coast of Myanmar in recent days. According to preliminary information, the two vessels departed from Myanmar’s Rakhine State in late […]

Bangladesh adviser, speaking for LDCs, calls for international solidarity against economic shocks

The following is the full and unedited text of speech delivered by Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Bangladeshi prime minister’s adviser on planning and economic affairs, at the general debate of the high-level segment of the ECOSOC on behalf of the Group of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) at the General Assembly Hall in New York on […]

Bangladesh: Landslides Deadly for Rohingya Refugees

(Bangkok) – The deadly risks facing Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh were evident from landslides in July 2026 that killed at least 17 people and displaced more than 3,000, Human Rights Watch said Monday. Bangladesh has been hosting over a million Rohingya refugees for nearly a decade, with expanding families crammed into bamboo and tarp shelters […]

Communist Party of China at 105: A Journey of development, stability, global cooperation

by Naim-Ul-Karim The 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is an important moment not only for China but also for many people around the world who have watched the country’s remarkable transformation. When the CPC was founded in 1921, China faced many serious challenges. The country struggled with poverty, instability and […]

Tarique Rahman’s “life-friendly budget”: A new dawn for prosperous Bangladesh

by Naim-Ul-Karim Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s address to Parliament on Monday marked a defining moment for Bangladesh. As he joined the general discussion on the proposed FY2026-27 (July 2026-June 2027) national budget, he gave it a name that resonates with hope and purpose—the “Jibon Bandhob Budget” or “life-friendly budget”. This is not merely a fiscal […]

The Xi–Tarique summit: A landmark for Bangladesh-China relations

by Naim-Ul-Karim Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first official visit to China has become one of the most important diplomatic achievements for Bangladesh in recent years. The visit was not just about meetings and ceremonies. It produced a strong joint statement that shows both countries are ready to work together more closely than ever before. By […]

China Congratulates Bangladesh’s FM Khalilur Rahman on His Election as President of 81st UN General Assembly

The Chinese side conveys its warm congratulations on the election of H.E. Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Hon’ble Foreign Minister, as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to a social media post of Chinese embassy in Dhaka on Tuesday, it reflects the confidence that the international community places in Bangladesh and […]