Japan has handed over five patrol boats to the Bangladesh Navy under the Official Security Assistance (OSA) as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation between the two countries. This is the first OSA project for Bangladesh, which the government of Japan decided as the OSA FY2023 project
Bangladesh has formally condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, four months after initially expressing only grief and condolences following his death in US and Israeli attacks. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad conveyed Bangladesh's position during a meeting with Iranian Par
Dhaka police will step up surveillance at public venues screening World Cup matches on giant screens across the capital to ensure fan celebrations do not descend into violence. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), including its Detective Branch (DB), will oversee the security arrangements, Additio
The European Union (EU) and its two member states - Spain and the Netherlands - have highlighted Bangladesh's growing potential to become a regional leader in the circular economy and green shipbuilding. As Bangladesh seeks to diversify its economy beyond the readymade garment sector, both sides b
The government has granted normal retirement or retrospective promotion to 150 retired, removed, discharged and dismissed officers of the Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force. Announcing the decision on Wednesday, the defence ministry said the officers will also receive their salary and allowances
