Bangladesh Court Issues Arrest Warrant for UK MP Tulip Siddiq in Corruption Case

A court in Bangladesh has approved an arrest warrant for British lawmaker and former UK anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq, over corruption allegations tied to her aunt, ousted former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The warrant, approved …

Turkish FM meets Bangladesh foreign affairs adviser

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) meets with Touhid Hossain (2nd L), Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Interim Government of Bangladesh in Ankara on April 14, 2025. The Turkish foreign minister on Monday met the adviser for foreign …

Pahela Baishakh: Bangladesh embraces New Year with a call for resistance and renewal

Amidst a shifting political landscape, this year’s Pahela Baishakh unfolded with a renewed vigour in Bangladesh, embracing both traditional festivity and powerful political symbolism. The capital and other parts of the country buzzed with colour, music and …

Overdue import bills in Bangladesh plummet from US $ 445 million to US $ 88 million in five months

Image Courtesy: freepik In a significant turnaround, the overdue import bills of several Bangladeshi banks have decreased dramatically from US $ 445 million to US $ 88 million over the past five months, thanks to rigorous monitoring efforts by the central …

Bangladesh Renames Celebration, Removes Word With Hindu Roots

DHAKA (ANI)- Bangladesh has renamed the traditional Bengali New Year procession recognized by UNESCO, in response to pressure from Islamic political and religious groups claiming it reflected Hindu cultural elements. The annual procession, formerly known …

Bangladesh arrest warrant part of smear campaign, Siddiq says

Tulip Siddiq has accused the Bangladeshi authorities of a “politically motivated smear campaign” after they issued a warrant for her arrest. The Labour MP and former Treasury minister said there was “no evidence that I’ve done anything wrong” after she was …

Bangladesh issues arrest warrant against UK MP Tulip Siddiq, Sheikh Hasina’s niece, in corruption case

A judge in Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant for British MP Tulip Siddiq, niece of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in connection with a corruption case involving state-owned land, according to a report by Prothom Alo, as cited by The Associated …

Targeting the Kingdom: Bangladesh’s dangerous dance with anti-Saudi conspirators

In recent years, Bangladesh’s geopolitical positioning has become increasingly sensitive, especially as regional rivalries and global power dynamics intersect on its soil. Amid such complexities, Dhaka now appears to have walked into a dangerous trap set …

Bangladesh court okays warrant for British ex-minister

Invest In Asia’s Best-Kept Secret: Bangladesh’s Healthcare Boom

Bangladesh, a South Asian country of 180 million people, is on the verge of an economic transformation as one of the world’s fastest growing economies. With GDP per capita exceeding India’s consistently, Bangladesh is projected to become the 25th largest …