For Bangladesh, Kishwar has already won

Kishwar Chowdhury, the Aussie home cook of Bangladeshi origin, didn’t win the MasterChef Australia title. She placed third. But for us, Bangladeshis who have been closely following her rise and rise on arguably the most popular reality show on food, Kishwar has already won.
13 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Traffickers abuse visit, on-arrival visas

Abusing  visit visas and on-arrival visas, a transnational syndicate has been trafficking people from Bangladesh to different countries, including the Middle East and Europe.
13 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Ami Probashi App Registration - Protect data of migrant workers: speakers

Bangladesh Civil Society for Migrants yesterday urged the government to protect data provided by migrant workers when registering for “Ami Probashi” app, which is a prerequisite for Covid-19 vaccine registration. 
13 July 2021, 18:00 PM

US-Bangla, NovoAir to resume domestic flights from July 15

US-Bangla Airlines and NovoAir will resume flights on all domestic routes from July 15 in compliance with health regulations.
13 July 2021, 11:56 AM

Biman flight returns from Abu Dhabi with 120 passengers after fixing technical glitch

After remaining stranded for several hours due to technical glitch, a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight finally landed at the Dhaka airport today morning from Abu Dhabi with 120 passengers on board.
13 July 2021, 11:21 AM

Emirates extends flight suspension from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka to UAE till July 21

The suspension on inbound passenger flights of Dubai-based airline Emirates from Bangladesh and three other South Asian countries -- India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka -- to the UAE has been extended till at least July 21 following a second wave of the Covid-19. 
12 July 2021, 12:34 PM

Illegal Migration: 2 Bangladeshis among 12 dead in Turkey bus crash

A bus carrying Afghan, Pakistani and Bangladeshi migrants crashed in eastern Turkey early yesterday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 26 others, local authorities said.
11 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi among 12 killed as bus carrying migrants crashes in eastern Turkey

A bus carrying Afghan, Pakistani and Bangladeshi migrants crashed in eastern Turkey earlier today, killing at least 12 and injuring 26 others, Reuters reports quoting local authorities.
11 July 2021, 11:06 AM

IOM helped 1,473 migrants come home last year

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has supported 1,473 Bangladeshi migrants in returning home voluntarily last year, the UN migration agency has said.
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Peter Haas to be the US ambassador to Bangladesh

US President Joe Biden nominated Peter D Haas as the new US ambassador to Bangladesh.
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Halt all on-arrival visas

Due to the pandemic, visa on-arrival for citizens of all countries has been suspended since June last year. Nevertheless, many foreign nationals are still arriving at the airport and applying for on-arrival visas.
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM

Home ministry reminds civil aviation ministry, CAAB of on-arrival visa suspension

Due to Covid-19 pandemic, visa on-arrival had been closed since June 2020. Nevertheless, many foreign investors and businessmen are still arriving at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) and applying for on-arrival visas.
10 July 2021, 14:39 PM

Interfaith marriage: Bangladeshi community remains ill at ease

As a psychiatrist based in Australia, I write legal reports for those Bangladeshis seeking refugee status.
10 July 2021, 11:02 AM

Bangladeshi expatriates join cultural event in Spain’s Barcelona

Bangladeshi expatriates have joined a reunion programme and cultural events in Barcelona, Spain.
6 July 2021, 11:45 AM

Malaysia to review recruitment fees, agreements after US trafficking report

Malaysia will examine recruitment fees charged to workers and review its agreements with the home countries of migrant workers, the Human Resources Ministry said, after the Southeast Asian nation was downgraded in a US human trafficking report.
5 July 2021, 10:27 AM

A day out with Bangladeshi agricultural workers in south Portugal

​​​​​​​Located in southwestern Europe by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal with its favourable climate and fertile soil has made significant progress in the agricultural sector.
4 July 2021, 13:33 PM

HC inquires about vaccinating Bangladeshi students going abroad

The High Court asked the attorney general's office to talk to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and inquire about vaccinating Bangladeshi students, on a priority basis, who will go abroad to study.
4 July 2021, 09:43 AM

Bangladeshis among 43 migrants drown in shipwreck off Tunisia: Red Crescent

At least 43 migrants, including Bangladeshi nationals, drowned in a shipwreck off Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean -- from Libya to Italy, while another 84 were rescued, the Tunisian Red Crescent told Reuters today.
3 July 2021, 15:43 PM

17 migrants rescued from Mediterranean Sea return to Bangladesh

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) – in close coordination with the Government of Bangladesh – facilitated the return of 17 Bangladeshi migrants from Tunisia.
2 July 2021, 07:57 AM

Forex reserve crosses record $46 billion

The country’s foreign exchange reserve has hit a new record of $46 billion due to the upward trend of remittance and lower import payments.
29 June 2021, 15:48 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
Dhaka Khulna Chittagong