Bangladesh
Bangladesh Installs New Radar at Lalmonirhat Air Base Despite India’s Objections
The Bangladesh Air Force moves forward with a new radar installation at the Lalmonirhat airbase despite India’s objections, signaling expanded air defense modernization.
Bangladesh
Minor Fire at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Quickly Contained — No Threat to Reactor Systems
A small fire at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant site in Ishwardi was contained within 45 minutes, with no damage to reactor structures, officials confirmed.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Intercepts 25-Ton Poppy Seed Shipment from Pakistan
Bangladesh Customs has seized nearly 25 tons of banned poppy seeds hidden in bird feed containers imported from Pakistan, marking one of the country’s biggest smuggling busts.
Bangladesh
From Nobel Laureate to ‘Father of Autocracy’: Yunus Under Fire
Dr. Muhammad Yunus faces mounting criticism for excluding political parties and tilting toward China, prompting calls for Western intervention to restore democracy.
Bangladesh
Foreign Investment in Bangladesh Declines from Most Countries
The UK remains Bangladesh’s top FDI source despite a 40.7% drop in inflows, while total FDI rose 19% due to reinvestment and intra-company loans, Bangladesh Bank data shows.