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By Sheikh Arif (Dhaka Bureau) Ending a long wait of nearly two years, Indian tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals are finally set to resume on June 28. Initially, these visas will be issued from five major centers across the country, including the capital city, Dhaka. The official announcement was made by the newly appointed Indian…

By G M Forhadul Mozumder (Dhaka Bureau) A proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bangladesh’s major political party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) is poised to herald a new era in bilateral political and strategic relations. Diplomatic analysts believe that this MoU will not only institutionalize the…

By G M Forhadul Mozumder Caught between the crossfires of war and geopolitical conflict on one side, and relentless inflation and the hyper-rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the other, the real driving force of the global economy- Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)- is facing a monumental crisis. On the occasion of the…

By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) The dream was there, and so was the opportunity. Yet, on the historic turf of Old Trafford, the day concluded with the bitter-sweet regret of missed chances. Bangladesh Women’s cricket team suffered a 5-wicket defeat against arch-rivals India in a crucial encounter to stay in the semifinal race. However, beneath…

New Subnational Advisory Council marks the first time national governments within CHAMP formally integrate subnational leaders’ perspectives and experiences into the coalition’s decision-making structure The Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action announced the creation of its new Subnational Advisory Council, marking a historic step forward in strengthening cooperation between national, local…

Following two 10-year bans on holding public office imposed on former Attorney General Delia Espinoza, a request was filed on June 23 for her “permanent removal from the position of Dean of the Lima Bar Association (CAL)”; in “strict compliance” with Law 32645, which establishes the Professional Association of Artists of Peru. What about the…

Marco Zevallos, a member of the legal team for Together for Peru (JP), argued that the evidence of fraud in the second round of the election lies in the amendments made to the regulations days before the election, which prevented the digitization of ballots from abroad. “At Together for Peru (JP), we believe that the…

Unlike a growing number of influential Russians, he sees Germany not as a latent threat, but as a future partner once again in the event that it convinces Ukraine to withdraw from Donbass. Putin’s Special Envoy for talks with the US Kirill Dmitriev recently gave an interview to Germany’s Berliner Zeitung about his peace efforts…

26 June 2026, Quezon City.  Advocates for children’s health and safety called for reducing young children’s exposure to unauthorized and realistic weapon-themed toys. While aggressive behavior cannot be attributed solely to toy weapons, reducing exposure to such toys will help create safer, developmentally supportive spaces for kids. Amid the deeply disturbing incidents of violence inside…

By Maksuda Lisa Dhaka Bureau) In a major milestone toward building a non-violent and secure future for children across South Asia, Bangladesh has announced a suite of groundbreaking and ambitious national commitments to end all forms of violence, exploitation, and discrimination against children. The pledges were made at the high-level South Asian Ministerial Conference held…