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 […]

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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 […]

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Bangladesh’s FM Khalilur Rahman Elected President of 81st UN General Assembly

Bangladesh’s candidate and Foreign Minister, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, has been elected President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In the election held today at the United Nations Headquarters, Dr. Khalilur Rahman secured 99 votes from the 193 Member States of the United Nations, defeating the candidate of Cyprus, who received […]

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Dhaka, Beijing signal strong alignment on global, regional issues

The following is the full and unedited text of a joint press release issued by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs following a meeting between the foreign ministers of the People’s Republic of China and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Beijing on Wednesday (May 6, 2026): “1. At the invitation of H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, […]

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