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 […]
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Riyadh Air launches Dhaka service with inaugural Boeing 787 flight
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, launched its first scheduled service to Bangladesh on Aug. 8, with its inaugural flight from Riyadh landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. According to a statement, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrived at around 6:30 a.m. local time and was welcomed with a traditional water salute to […]
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Bangladeshi Journalists Off to Kathmandu for Indigenous Media Conference
Eight journalists from Bangladesh have departed for Kathmandu, Nepal, to participate in the 3rd International Indigenous Language Journalism Conference 2026, which will be held from 9–12 August 2026 in the Nepalese capital. According to a press release, the four-day conference will be organized under the theme: “Indigenous Language Journalism for Cultural Diversity, Climate Justice and […]
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Why PLA matters for China’s sovereignty, global peace
by Naim-Ul-Karim Every year on Aug. 1, China celebrates Army Day, marking the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). As the PLA reaches its 99th anniversary, it has become one of the world’s most modern and capable armed forces. From its beginnings during the Chinese revolution to its current role in national defense […]
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Chinese embassy in Dhaka marks PLA’s 99th founding anniversary
The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh has held a reception to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen, Defence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Brigadier General AKM Shamsul Islam, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Mr. Md Ismail Zabiullah, Chief […]
Read MoreBangladesh to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization
Bangladesh has decided to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) initially as an Observer. Headquartered in Shanghai, WAICO is an inter-governmental organization which was formed on July 16, 2026, a foreign ministry statement said on Saturday. Its stated goals include, among other things, deepening international cooperation on innovation, promoting inclusive development by reducing […]
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Robin, Farooq elected TRNB president, general secy
The Telecom and Technology Reporters Network, Bangladesh (TRNB), an organization representing journalists covering the telecom and IT sector, elected SM Masuduzzaman Robin of Jamuna Television as president and Farooq Hossain of Daily Inquilab as general secretary on Thursday. The election was held at the group’s biennial general meeting in Cox’s Bazar. Robin had served as […]
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Bangladesh Red Crescent gets Chinese donation for post-flood recovery
On July 22, the handover ceremony of the cash donation from the Red Cross Society of China for flood relief in Bangladesh was held at the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS). H.E. Ambassador Yao Wen attended and delivered remarks, said an embassy statement. Also present were Mr. Chairman Mohammed Abdul Salam and Mr. Vice Chairman […]
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From ancient silk road to Xi’s China: Why world looking east again
by Naim-Ul-Karim For centuries, Asia stood at the centre of global commerce and civilisation. The ancient Silk Road connected China with South Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, carrying not only silk and spices but also ideas, culture and knowledge. Chinese admiral Zheng He’s famous voyages to the Indian Ocean in the 15th century […]
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