July 8, 2025
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‘Except Israel’ inscription reintroduced in Bangladeshi passports amid public anger over Gaza situation

An anti-Israel protest in Dhaka (AP) Bangladesh’s interim government announced on Sunday it has reintroduced the “except Israel” inscription on the country’s passports, formally debarring its citizens from travelling to the Jewish state.“We issued the letter to the passport and immigration department on April 7,” Nilima Afroze, deputy secretary of the Bangladesh home ministry, told […]

Bangladesh’s Yunus seeks stronger ties with ‘good friend’ China

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus returned to Dhaka from a productive visit to China, emphasizing the significance of China as a beneficial partner for Bangladesh. The visit underlined the expectation of stronger bilateral ties and collaboration extending beyond the economy, including cultural exchanges. Dhaka: Expressing optimism about a “new chapter” in Dhaka-Beijing relations, Chief Adviser Muhammad […]

Speculation mounts over military coup in Bangladesh amid political turmoil

Concerns are rising about potential martial law or emergency rule in Bangladesh, with discussions about military intervention becoming more prominent. There are reports on social media that the armed forces might act against the Muhammad Yunus-led interim administration amidst escalating friction between the military, government, and student movements.The reported presence of Bangladeshi Army units in […]