Illegal migration to europe: Desperate trips on deadly routes

Kabir Matubbar (not his real name) took an illegal route to Italy from Bangladesh in 2015. The trip included a daring boat journey in the Mediterranean Sea from Libya.
6 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Important buildings in Australia's Canberra light up in Bangladesh flag colours

Australia’s historic John Gorton Building, Old Parliament House, and National Carillon in Canberra have been illuminated in red and green since this evening (May 6, 2022).
6 May 2022, 15:56 PM

Bangladeshi businessman shot dead in broad daylight in Philippines

A Bangladeshi businessman was reportedly shot dead in broad daylight by an unidentified gunman in Manila, capital of the Philippines yesterday (May 5, 2022).
6 May 2022, 15:08 PM

'All my money gone': Bangladeshi migrant in Singapore among victims of online scam

When Sam (not his real name), a migrant worker, accepted a job offer on June 20 last year, all he wanted was to earn more money quickly, so that he could build a bigger and more comfortable home for his family in Bangladesh.
5 May 2022, 07:05 AM

Migrants’ eid this year: Hope back after Covid horror

After a severe dip in his earnings in the last two years of the pandemic, Hajrat Ali, a migrant worker in Malaysia, is very happy this time as he sent home an additional amount for his family’s Eid celebration.
29 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Don’t repeat syndication

Both Bangladesh and Malaysia governments should avert repeating past occurrences, including “syndication”, that led to the closure of the
27 April 2022, 18:00 PM

'25-agency syndicate' hampering labour export to Malaysia: Recruiters

Alleged malpractice by "a 25-agency syndicate" is affecting Bangladesh's prospects in the Malaysian migrant market, according to certain recruiting agencies and former leaders of the Bangladesh Association of International Recruitment Agencies (Baira).
27 April 2022, 17:24 PM

‘Consider past factors behind closure of Malaysian market to Bangladeshi workers’

Bangladesh Civil Society for Migrants (BCSM) today called upon both Bangladesh and Malaysia governments to avert repeat of past mistakes including “syndication” that led to closure of the Malaysian market to Bangladeshi workers.
27 April 2022, 12:09 PM

Over 500 Bangladeshis detained in Libya

More than 500 Bangladeshis have been detained by Libyan police off the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
26 April 2022, 05:00 AM

Grounded Biman Dash-8 to be operational in a day or 2

The Dash-8 aircraft of Biman Bangladesh Airlines which was grounded due to "damaged engines caused by pilot error” is coming into operation within a day or two after around three months.
24 April 2022, 13:45 PM

Health declaration must to enter Bangladesh

Incoming passengers to Bangladesh will have to fill-up online health declaration form (HDF) within three days of their departure for Bangladesh,
21 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Ensuring safe female migration

To establish equal rights for female migrant workers, a national-level alliance of rights groups working on women empowerment was launched yesterday.
21 April 2022, 18:00 PM

US-Bangla to make meritorious students pilots for free

US-Bangla Airlines, a private air operator of the country, has taken the initiative to make meritorious students pilots at its own cost.
21 April 2022, 13:49 PM

Bangladesh mission in Kolkata observes anniversary of hoisting national flag

On April 17, 1971, the then Deputy High Commissioner Hossain Ali hoisted the Bangladesh flag by lowering the Pakistani one at the Deputy High Commission in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India.
19 April 2022, 06:44 AM

Dhaka-Hyderabad direct flight begins

Indian private airline IndiGo started operating its first flight on Dhaka-Hyderabad route from yesterday.
18 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Don’t harass UAE-bound workers on tourist visas

A parliamentary body yesterday asked all authorities concerned not to harass UAE-bound migrant workers on tourist visas at the Dhaka airport.
17 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi national stabbed dead by Pakistani colleague in Maldives

A Bangladeshi expatriate has been stabbed dead allegedly by a Pakistani national at a restaurant in the Maldives.
17 April 2022, 15:50 PM

Bangladeshi community opens new mosque in Portugal 

A group of Bangladeshi expatriates living in Lisbon, Portugal, opened a mosque named Hazrat Khadija (RA) Jame Mosque considering the growing Muslim community in the area. 
17 April 2022, 14:58 PM

Body of migrant worker arrives home from Serbia

The dead body of a Bangladeshi migrant worker from Manikganj who died in Serbia last month, arrived home last night.
16 April 2022, 19:39 PM

Canberra-based Bangladeshi artists perform at National Folk Festival in Australia

This year, a Canberra-based group is presenting Bangladeshi folk songs for the very first time. The group of seven performers called “Bangladeshi folk group” consists of artists of various age groups.
16 April 2022, 15:13 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