Bangladesh's First Press News Agency
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 […]
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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 […]
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(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 […]
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by Naim-Ul-Karim From ancient ties to new economic future: Why the Bangladesh-China-Myanmar Economic Corridor matters In the high-stakes theatre of regional geopolitics, the proposed Bangladesh-China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (BCMEC) has been viewed through a lens of suspicion by a particular segment of observers. Against this backdrop, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has moved decisively to […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
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by Naim-Ul-Karim The relationship between Bangladesh and China is one of the most important partnerships in Asia today. Roads, bridges, trade, energy, education, and diplomacy now connect the two nations more closely than ever before. But these strong ties did not appear overnight. They were built step by step through the collaborative efforts of visionary […]
Read MoreBangladesh condemns in the strongest possible terms the heinous attack by Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon yesterday, which resulted in the tragic killing of two Bangladeshi nationals, namely late Shafiqul Islam of Satkhira Sadar, Satkhira and late Md. Nahidul Islam Nahid of Ashashuni, Satkhira. The Government of Bangladesh expresses its profound grief and deepest condolences […]
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