Labour market in Malaysia: Strict conditions raise fear of syndication
The criteria Malaysia has set for selecting Bangladeshi recruiting agencies for a fresh round of labour intake have stirred concern among experts, industry insiders, and government officials, who fear the conditions could concentrate power in the hands of a few large agencies.
19 November 2025, 18:31 PM
Mediceram in Malaysia / Dream turns into despair for 10 deported migrants
Like many others, Sufian Khan borrowed a large sum of money, hoping to go to Malaysia to change his fortune.
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Germany pledges support for Bangladesh’s democratic transition
In an interview with The Daily Star, German vice minister says Rohingya issue demands more global attention
4 November 2025, 08:39 AM
Interview / 'Trump’s Asia tour signals renewed US engagement in the Indo-Pacific'
Parvez Karim Abbasi, assistant professor of Economics at East West University, tells The Daily Star
3 November 2025, 06:55 AM
Rohingya crisis sidelined at ASEAN Summit
The Rohingya crisis was sidelined in the ASEAN Summit in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur on October 26-28, despite it being a regional humanitarian challenge affecting Bangladesh the most.
29 October 2025, 19:54 PM
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict signals a new geopolitical equation in South Asia
Political analyst Altaf Parvez unpacks the roots of conflict, ideological spillovers, and India’s strategic return
19 October 2025, 06:36 AM
‘One repatriation, one recruitment’
Bangladesh and Italy are working on a new mechanism under which the European country will hire one Bangladeshi worker for every irregular migrant repatriated from Italy.
18 October 2025, 21:17 PM
More British investment coming to Bangladesh
Baroness Rosie Winterton tells The Daily Star in an exclusive interview
13 October 2025, 18:10 PM
Dhaka in touch with Naypyidaw, Arakan Army
Bangladesh is in contact with the Myanmar junta government in Naypyidaw and Arakan Army in Rakhine state on the issue of stability, humanitarian aid, and Rohingya repatriation, National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman said yesterday.
30 April 2025, 18:08 PM
Humanitarian corridor: 'First get guarantee for Rohingya return'
'The interim government has agreed in principle to allow a humanitarian corridor under UN supervision with certain conditions'
28 April 2025, 18:02 PM
A positive move to improve ties
The first Bangladesh-Pakistan foreign office consultation (FOC) in 15 years is a positive move to improve ties, but how far the relationship can go depends on whether Islamabad is ready to settle historically unresolved issues, analysts said.
18 April 2025, 18:01 PM
US officials arrive to discuss polls, reforms, tariffs
Dhaka and Washington will discuss tariffs, the reforms undertaken by the interim government, democratic transition, and the Rohingya and Myanmar crises as two high officials of the US begin their engagement with Bangladesh officials and political actors today.
15 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Yunus-Modi meeting: First step towards easing tensions
The meeting between Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bangkok on Friday is a stepping stone to easing the strained bilateral relations, say foreign policy analysts.
5 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Yunus-Modi meet: Restoring mutual trust key objective
Restoring confidence in Dhaka-Delhi ties will be the key objective of the meeting between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bangkok today, diplomatic sources said.
3 April 2025, 18:03 PM
Yunus’ China trip may boost trade prospects
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ visit to China laid a strong foundation to draw more investments, transfer technologies and improve cooperation, foreign policy analysts say.
29 March 2025, 19:45 PM
A narrow escape in Bangkok
“It all happened in about one and a half minutes. It was just like a movie... how earthquakes are portrayed. Rupkotha and I experienced it live!”
28 March 2025, 19:07 PM
Yunus’ China tour: Trade and investment top priority
'Bangladesh will encourage Chinese companies to relocate their factories to Bangladesh'
23 March 2025, 19:20 PM
Consensus holds key to path forward
The key function for the interim government is now to build consensus among political parties and ensure everybody is carried along in the process and elections, said Comfort Ero, president of the International Crisis Group.
22 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Aid to Rakhine: Dhaka should weigh all options carefully
Dhaka needs to carefully consider the geopolitical and security implications before agreeing to a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar, which was discussed during the UN secretary-general’s Bangladesh visit, say foreign policy and security analysts.
16 March 2025, 18:00 PM
USAID fund cut: Job losses shock development workers
Tens of thousands of development professionals are facing joblessness following USAID's decision to cancel the majority of its nearly 100 projects in Bangladesh
3 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Trump on USAID fund: Dhaka should clear the air
Trump accused USAID of funnelling $29 million to prop up a "radical left communist" in Bangladesh
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM
NGO funding: Bangladesh needs to look for new sources
The Trump administration's move had an immediate impact in Bangladesh, which received $450 million for nearly 100 projects
16 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Rohingyas hit by US fund cuts
Trump administration’s executive order to suspend US-funded projects and funding globally has started hitting the Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, which is sheltering more than a million Rohingya and taking the brunt in its fullest form for decades.
4 February 2025, 18:39 PM
US fund freeze hits development projects in Bangladesh
Thousands of Bangladeshi development professionals face uncertainty as US government-funded projects have been halted following an executive order by the Trump administration on January 20.
2 February 2025, 18:13 PM
US-funded projects stare at fund crunch
US-financed development projects across Bangladesh are set to face a fund crunch as USAID notifies them to stop work in line with the policies of US President Donald Trump.
26 January 2025, 18:10 PM
Foreign adviser’s China tour: Dhaka-Beijing relations to hit reset button
Beijing may consider Bangladesh’s political stability and diplomatic positioning before making any commitment on economic and trade benefits that Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain will seek during his four-day visit to China, said foreign policy analysts.
19 January 2025, 18:00 PM
‘We want this political transition to be successful’
The European Union sees a sea of change in post-August 5 Bangladesh and aims to support the political transition, broadening and deepening its ties with the country amid global geopolitical shifts.
25 December 2024, 18:50 PM
Japan for reforms to combat corruption
Japan is eager to see reforms that eliminate corruption and improve governance, which are key factors for Japanese companies to invest in Bangladesh, said Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM