Middle East tensions may slow remittance inflows: BB
17 March 2026, 17:32 PM
Business
Over 100 migrants unpaid in Malaysia for six months
17 March 2026, 03:23 AM
Migration
Over 100 Bangladeshi workers unpaid in Malaysia for 6 months
16 March 2026, 21:56 PM
Migration
US-Israel war on Iran: Notice issued on visa extension for Bangladeshi expats
14 March 2026, 23:04 PM
NRB
165 repatriated from Libya
7 March 2026, 05:34 AM
Migration
Govt confirms 2 Bangladeshis killed, 7 injured in the Middle East
2 March 2026, 16:47 PM
NRB
Over $3 billion remittance came in February
1 March 2026, 17:11 PM
Business
At least four Bangladeshis injured in drone attack near Kuwait airport
1 March 2026, 15:38 PM
NRB
US deports 29 more Bangladeshis in immigration crackdown
28 February 2026, 22:48 PM
NRB
Bangladesh embassy advises citizens in Qatar to stay indoors
28 February 2026, 18:34 PM
Embassy & more
1,160 Gulf Returnees: They lost Tk 1.8 lakh each in wage, perks amid Covid
At least 1,160 Bangladeshi returnee migrants each incurred an average loss of about $2,119, or Tk 1.8 lakh, in wages and other entitlements in six Gulf countries amid the pandemic, according to a new survey report.
18 July 2021, 18:00 PM
United Airways concerned over CAAB initiative to sell 8 of their abandoned aircraft
United Airways has expressed concern over the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh’s latest initiative to sell eight aircraft of the private air operator abandoned at the Dhaka airport since 2016.
18 July 2021, 14:03 PM
Pay Cut Row in Biman: Carrier ‘losing money’ for ticket cancellations
Biman is getting an unusually high number of ticket cancellations and the national flag carriers claims it was due to pilots’ threat of not operating additional flights.
17 July 2021, 18:00 PM
‘Set up quality training facilities, explore new markets for migrants’
Experts in an online consultation yesterday said the expatriates’ welfare ministry needs to spend its fiscal budget aptly to enhance overall labour migration situation, especially on quality training facilities and exploring new markets.
17 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Biman incurs ticket cancellations as pilots decide to refrain from operating extra flights
Biman Bangladesh Airlines incurred large numbers of ticket cancellations on various routes, mainly to the Middle Eastern destinations, since Biman pilots decided to refrain from operating extra flights unless authorities address salary disparity between them and other Biman employees by July 30.
17 July 2021, 15:37 PM
‘Threats by pilots to refrain from extra flights tarnished Biman’s commercial interest’
The national airliner today said threats by pilots of Biman that that they would refrain from flying extra flights if the authorities do not address salary disparity between pilots and other employees by July 30 tarnished Biman's commercial interest.
15 July 2021, 16:02 PM
Hello Kishwar Chowdhury
Bangladeshi-Australian Kishwar Chowdhury Nupur clinched the title of second runner up in the most popular reality show in Australia titled ‘MasterChef Australia’.
15 July 2021, 12:19 PM
Explore ‘Bengal Tiger’ market!
When Harry Verweij arrived as Dutch ambassador three years ago, he had little idea about Bangladesh’s dynamism and thriving businesses. During his tenure, he discovered the immense potential the country holds. He shared thoughts on the future and challenges while talking to The Daily Star before he leaves Dhaka tomorrow.
14 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Salary disparity: Biman pilots threaten to go on strike
Pilots of Biman Bangladesh Airlines vowed to wage bolder demonstration as authorities of the national flag carrier issued an order without addressing salary disparity between its pilots and other employees.
14 July 2021, 08:51 AM
For Bangladesh, Kishwar has already won
Kishwar Chowdhury, the Aussie home cook of Bangladeshi origin, didn’t win the MasterChef Australia title. She placed third. But for us, Bangladeshis who have been closely following her rise and rise on arguably the most popular reality show on food, Kishwar has already won.
13 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Traffickers abuse visit, on-arrival visas
Abusing visit visas and on-arrival visas, a transnational syndicate has been trafficking people from Bangladesh to different countries, including the Middle East and Europe.
13 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Ami Probashi App Registration - Protect data of migrant workers: speakers
Bangladesh Civil Society for Migrants yesterday urged the government to protect data provided by migrant workers when registering for “Ami Probashi” app, which is a prerequisite for Covid-19 vaccine registration.
13 July 2021, 18:00 PM
US-Bangla, NovoAir to resume domestic flights from July 15
US-Bangla Airlines and NovoAir will resume flights on all domestic routes from July 15 in compliance with health regulations.
13 July 2021, 11:56 AM
Biman flight returns from Abu Dhabi with 120 passengers after fixing technical glitch
After remaining stranded for several hours due to technical glitch, a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight finally landed at the Dhaka airport today morning from Abu Dhabi with 120 passengers on board.
13 July 2021, 11:21 AM
Emirates extends flight suspension from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka to UAE till July 21
The suspension on inbound passenger flights of Dubai-based airline Emirates from Bangladesh and three other South Asian countries -- India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka -- to the UAE has been extended till at least July 21 following a second wave of the Covid-19.
12 July 2021, 12:34 PM
Illegal Migration: 2 Bangladeshis among 12 dead in Turkey bus crash
A bus carrying Afghan, Pakistani and Bangladeshi migrants crashed in eastern Turkey early yesterday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 26 others, local authorities said.
11 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi among 12 killed as bus carrying migrants crashes in eastern Turkey
A bus carrying Afghan, Pakistani and Bangladeshi migrants crashed in eastern Turkey earlier today, killing at least 12 and injuring 26 others, Reuters reports quoting local authorities.
11 July 2021, 11:06 AM
IOM helped 1,473 migrants come home last year
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has supported 1,473 Bangladeshi migrants in returning home voluntarily last year, the UN migration agency has said.
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Peter Haas to be the US ambassador to Bangladesh
US President Joe Biden nominated Peter D Haas as the new US ambassador to Bangladesh.
10 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Halt all on-arrival visas
Due to the pandemic, visa on-arrival for citizens of all countries has been suspended since June last year. Nevertheless, many foreign nationals are still arriving at the airport and applying for on-arrival visas.
10 July 2021, 18:00 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