Sold into cyber slavery / How Bangladeshi jobseekers are trafficked into Cambodia's scam compounds
16 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Manpower fraud
Bangladeshi extradited from Brazil to US over migrant smuggling charges
15 July 2026, 16:47 PM
Migration
US-Bangla Airlines to resume Dhaka-Kathmandu flights in September
14 July 2026, 13:09 PM
Airlines & more
In search of work, caught in war
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Manpower fraud
12 Bangladeshis killed in Middle East war: Expatriates' welfare minister
9 July 2026, 18:32 PM
Migration
Record $35.5 billion remittance came in FY26
1 July 2026, 17:46 PM
Business
7 Malaysian MPs raise monopoly concerns over Turap recruitment platform
29 June 2026, 20:47 PM
Migration
The hidden tax on Bangladesh's diaspora
29 June 2026, 18:52 PM
Business
Rich countries reap big economic gains from immigration, study says
25 June 2026, 22:05 PM
Immigration & customs
‘Take steps to bring back our loved ones’
22 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Migration
Biman test question leak: Another official transferred
A second official whose name came up in the investigation into irregularities in Biman Bangladesh's recruitment exam question paper leak was transferred today.
4 January 2023, 12:56 PM
Dhaka airport: 1 int'l flight diverted, 7 delayed due to dense fog
Heavy fog disrupts flight operations at Dhaka airport for fourth consecutive day today. At least one international flight was diverted, and seven others were delayed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) today.
4 January 2023, 10:07 AM
Biman failing to tap into its sleek fleet
Despite having a fleet of 21 modern aeroplanes, the largest in its history, Biman has spread its wings to just three new destinations in the last five years.
4 January 2023, 01:30 AM
Bangladeshi expat wins Tk 105cr in UAE lottery
An expatriate Bangladeshi has won 35 million dirhams in the Big Ticket raffle draw in Abu Dhabi which is nearly equivalent to Tk 105 crore in Bangladeshi currency.
3 January 2023, 18:26 PM
Dorm for expatriate workers: Good initiative that needs promotion
Expatriate workers usually come to Dhaka one of two days ahead of their flight abroad from different districts of the country.
31 December 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Advance passenger info’ to bolster air travel security
To bolster security for air travel, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is going to set up Advance Passenger Information (API) system, which can catch unauthorised travel and use of fraudulent documents.
29 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Labour migration to see 82pc increase
With over 10.29 lakh migrant workers going abroad till November, overseas employment this year is likely to see nearly an 82 percent increase compared to last year, says a new report by Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU).
29 December 2022, 18:00 PM
How did 2022 go for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh economy was all set at the beginning of 2022 to get its growth momentum back after recovering from the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic. But, the start of the Ukraine war in February slowed the country’s joy run significantly, making it an eventful year to remember. Let’s see how 2022 was for Bangladesh.
29 December 2022, 14:52 PM
Goals: good governance, accountability, transparency
Ensuring good governance, accountability and transparency from the topmost to the lowest level of Biman will be the main focus of the newly-appointed Managing Director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Shafiul Azim.
28 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Planning on immigrating abroad? These are the hardest places to settle in
Here are 7 countries where immigration is extremely challenging.
24 December 2022, 13:37 PM
Int'l routes: Biman operated with 23% vacant seats in 6 months
Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated with 23 percent vacant seats on various internationals destinations in the last six months.
23 December 2022, 04:29 AM
5 Bangladeshis, 2 firms awarded for sending highest remittance
Two Bangladeshi firms and five individuals have been awarded by the Bangladesh embassies in Madrid and Rome for sending the highest remittances to Bangladesh during the 2021-22 fiscal year.
20 December 2022, 05:42 AM
Illegal migration to Europe spikes
Illegal migration of Bangladeshis to Europe through various Mediterranean routes saw an upsurge this year, raising concerns over the government measures to control it effectively.
20 December 2022, 01:20 AM
Int'l Migrants Day: with dreams departed, they come home dead
Unskilled or low-skilled workers are often involved in risky, difficult, and laborious jobs in the scorching heat. Apart from the unforgiving heat, work hours reaching 12 to 18 hours,
18 December 2022, 01:30 AM
Bangladeshi shot dead, brother kidnapped in South Africa
Criminals shot an expatriate Bangladeshi businessman living in South Africa and kidnapped his younger brother last night.
17 December 2022, 16:59 PM
Victory Day: Greece's Omania Square fountain lit up in red and green
In a first, the fountain of the historic Omonia Square was illuminated with the colours of the Bangladesh national flag in Athens, the capital of Greece, to celebrate the Victory Day.
17 December 2022, 16:04 PM
4 flights diverted from Dhaka airport due to dense fog
Four flights of different airlines were unable to land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka today due to dense fog.
15 December 2022, 07:57 AM
Dhaka-Hyderabad: IndiGo increases flights
India’s IndiGo Airlines has increased its weekly number of flights to three from existing two on Hyderabad-Dhaka-Hyderabad route.
8 December 2022, 18:00 PM
IndiGo increases flights on Dhaka-Hyderabad route to 3 per week
After an increase in number of passengers, India's IndiGo Airlines has increased its weekly flights to three from two on the Hyderabad-Dhaka–Hyderabad route.
8 December 2022, 12:00 PM
Biman MD, CEO Zahid removed
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Managing Director and CEO Zahid Hossain was removed from his post yesterday.
7 December 2022, 18:00 PM
The Parliament Watch
On 12 February, 2026, Bangladesh held its 13th National Parliamentary Election, bringing in a new parliament with a BNP-led majority. But elections are only the beginning of accountability. Who are these people now entrusted with public power, and what do they own, earn, and do with it? The Parliament Watch tracks the declared wealth, words, and work of every elected representative throughout their entire tenure. Use this page to keep an eye on your MPs and Ministers.
Wealth Distribution by Party
BNP
Jamaat
NCP
Others
Suspended / Not Held
Lower Assets
Higher Assets