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The China consensus: Why Bangladesh’s political rivals found common ground

by Naim-Ul-Karim In a country whose parliament is better known for shouting matches than handshakes, something unusual happened on Saturday. Lawmakers from both the government and opposition benches unanimously passed a motion thanking Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for his recent visits to Malaysia and China. The rare cross-party consensus — described by Speaker Hafiz Uddin […]

China, Bangladesh elevate ties, agree to deepen strategic cooperation during PM Rahman’s visit

BEIJING, June 26 (NsNewsWire) – China and Bangladesh agreed on Friday to elevate their relationship to a “China-Bangladesh community with a shared future in the new era,” pledging closer cooperation in trade, infrastructure, defense and diplomacy following Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first official visit to China since taking office. The agreement came after talks between […]

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman to Pay Official Visit to China

At the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman will pay an official visit to Beijing from 5-7 May 2026. During the visit, the Foreign Minister will hold bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The two Foreign Minister are expected to engage in comprehensive bilateral […]

Traditional Chinese Zhongyuan Festival: a time for prayer and filial piety

Every year, on the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month in the Chinese calendar, the Zhongyuan Festival is celebrated, also known as the ‘Hungry Ghost Festival’. It is believed that on this day, the spirits of the deceased return to visit the living. According to Buddhist doctrine, offering items to ancestors on this day […]

80 Years On: China’s Victory in the People’s War Against Fascism

by Nafees Sakhawat The Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was a comprehensive national war of resistance declared by China against the Japanese invasion. This year, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of China’s remarkable victory in the human history of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the global victory in the […]

Pakistan FM holds talks with Bangladesh chief adviser

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister , Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, called on H. E. Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh in Dhaka, today. The discussion covered revival of old connections between the two countries, promoting youth linkages, enhancing connectivity, and augmenting trade and economic cooperation. The recent developments in the region and the […]

427 Rohingyas feared dead

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is gravely concerned about reports of two boat tragedies off the coast of Myanmar earlier this month, with estimates that 427 Rohingya perished at sea. This would be the deadliest tragedy at sea involving Rohingya refugees attempting to find safety this year. Nearly 1 out of 5 people attempting perilous […]

Japan’s 43 rd ODA Yen Loan (1 st Batch) and Grant Aid Signed Today

ITO Naoki, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, and Ms. Fatima Yasmin, Secretary of Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance signed Exchange of Notes of the 43rd Official Development Assistance (ODA) Yen Loan and Grant Aid of Japan to Bangladesh.The first batch of the 43nd Yen Loan amounts to 165.861 billion yen (approximately USD 1.23 Billion) […]

Interview: Spirit of Beijing Winter Olympics to disperse pandemic clouds, says Bangladeshi economist

by Naim Ul Karim The spirit epitomized by the just concluded Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will go on to bolster global efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, a leading Bangladeshi economist has said, reports Xinhua. “The spectacular opening and closing ceremonies arranged for the Olympics showcased the talent, artistry and organizing skills of the Chinese […]