Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict signals a new geopolitical equation in South Asia
Political analyst Altaf Parvez unpacks the roots of conflict, ideological spillovers, and India’s strategic return
19 October 2025, 06:36 AM
‘One repatriation, one recruitment’
Bangladesh and Italy are working on a new mechanism under which the European country will hire one Bangladeshi worker for every irregular migrant repatriated from Italy.
18 October 2025, 21:17 PM
More British investment coming to Bangladesh
Baroness Rosie Winterton tells The Daily Star in an exclusive interview
13 October 2025, 18:10 PM
Int’l standards for accountability must be upheld
An international human rights activist has reminded Bangladesh authorities of the international standards as the country goes through an accountability process in the aftermath of the July uprising.
12 October 2025, 18:35 PM
Business Plus / Between dreams and debt
Excessive recruitment fees, low salaries, and permit costs trap Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia
10 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Interview / ‘Our policy is multi-faceted, balanced; everything must be based on nat’l interest’
BNP leader Humayun Kabir shares his views with The Daily Star
7 October 2025, 07:38 AM
News analysis / Rohingya crisis: UN meet renews focus, but yields no breakthrough
The high-level conference on the Rohingya at the UN in New York has been able to draw global attention anew on the crisis that was losing focus amid other global crises, but the level of political commitment required for a lasting solution still remains a big question.
1 October 2025, 18:10 PM
Conference on rohingyas: Dhaka to seek global pledge on Rohingya return
Bangladesh will seek political commitment from the international community for Rohingya repatriation, funding, and accountability for the Rohingya genocide at the high-level conference on the Rohingyas in New York today.
29 September 2025, 18:23 PM
Human trafficking charges: CID clears ex-minister, secy after KL’s request
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has cleared the former expatriates’ welfare minister, its former secretary, several MPs and a syndicate of 101 recruiting agencies of charges of human trafficking and money laundering.
11 August 2025, 18:42 PM
No reforms in foreign ministry amid global shifts
Bangladesh’s foreign affairs apparatus did not see any major reforms over the past year when the country needed prudent diplomacy to navigate the complexities of rapidly evolving global and regional dynamics.
11 August 2025, 18:10 PM
Education at Rohingya camps in disarray
The funding shortfall stems largely from a drastic reduction in humanitarian aid by the US
27 July 2025, 18:13 PM
Yunus may visit KL on Aug 11-13
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is likely to visit Malaysia on August 11-13 at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who was the first to visit Bangladesh following the formation of the interim government last year.
24 July 2025, 21:21 PM
Over 1,900 forced into Bangladesh since May 7
Despite repeated concerns raised by human rights groups, Indian authorities have continued the practice of “push-ins” -- forcibly sending individuals across the border into Bangladesh -- with over 1,900 people pushed in since May 7.
9 July 2025, 19:54 PM
Trilateral talks and geopolitical questions
The recent meeting aimed at boosting trilateral cooperation among China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh might have deeper geopolitical implications, foreign policy experts have said, urging Dhaka to move cautiously considering the regional and global geopolitical dynamics.
23 June 2025, 21:27 PM
'Bangladesh has emerged as a key learning hub for regional climate resilience'
Says ICIMOD DDG Izabella Koziell marking World Environment Day
5 June 2025, 15:27 PM
Fund crunch hits Rohingyas hard
A humanitarian crisis in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps is brewing in the face of funding shortage for the refugees and more arrivals from the conflict-ridden Rakhine state of Myanmar.
4 June 2025, 18:21 PM
Japan eyes Bangladesh as key investment hub
Emerging from the initial uncertainty following last year’s political transition, Japan has re-engaged with Bangladesh in a robust way, which was reflected during Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ recent visit to Tokyo, according to foreign-policy and trade analysts.
31 May 2025, 22:35 PM
Govt to seek $1b budget support from Japan
Prof Yunus will visit Tokyo from May 28-31. The two countries will also sign at least seven memoranda of understanding.
25 May 2025, 18:43 PM
Yunus to visit UK on June 9
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is set to visit the UK on June 9-13 and will likely hold meetings with King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
19 May 2025, 18:24 PM
Migrants in Malaysia: Worker faces deportation after speaking up
Nearly 200 workers then began a strike on Friday, he said, requesting not to be named for fear of backlash.
17 May 2025, 18:30 PM
‘Contact me if you face any trouble’
Asif Nazrul, adviser for law and expatriates’ welfare ministries, has given his contact information to some Bangladeshis working in Malaysia, urging them to contact him if they face any trouble.
14 May 2025, 18:01 PM
Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia: Dhaka’s uphill battle to break syndicate chains
Now, as Malaysia prepares to begin fresh labour recruitments, opening the market to Bangladeshis and ensuring migrants' rights will figure high in the upcoming meetings.
13 May 2025, 18:03 PM
UN experts concerned over journo arrests
Three UN independent experts have written a letter to Bangladesh expressing serious concerns about reports that more than 140 journalists, including journalist couple Farzana Rupa and Shakil Ahmed, have been accused of murder of protestors during the July uprising.
6 May 2025, 18:01 PM
Dhaka in touch with Naypyidaw, Arakan Army
Bangladesh is in contact with the Myanmar junta government in Naypyidaw and Arakan Army in Rakhine state on the issue of stability, humanitarian aid, and Rohingya repatriation, National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman said yesterday.
30 April 2025, 18:08 PM
Humanitarian corridor: 'First get guarantee for Rohingya return'
'The interim government has agreed in principle to allow a humanitarian corridor under UN supervision with certain conditions'
28 April 2025, 18:02 PM
A positive move to improve ties
The first Bangladesh-Pakistan foreign office consultation (FOC) in 15 years is a positive move to improve ties, but how far the relationship can go depends on whether Islamabad is ready to settle historically unresolved issues, analysts said.
18 April 2025, 18:01 PM
US officials arrive to discuss polls, reforms, tariffs
Dhaka and Washington will discuss tariffs, the reforms undertaken by the interim government, democratic transition, and the Rohingya and Myanmar crises as two high officials of the US begin their engagement with Bangladesh officials and political actors today.
15 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Yunus-Modi meeting: First step towards easing tensions
The meeting between Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bangkok on Friday is a stepping stone to easing the strained bilateral relations, say foreign policy analysts.
5 April 2025, 18:01 PM