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
Growing Conflict In Myanmar: BGB put on high alert to stave off influx
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been put on high alert along the Myanmar border to prevent any influx of people from the neighbouring country that has witnessed renewed fighting between the armed rebel groups and Myanmar junta.
18 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Foreign countries’ meddling harms nation’s image
The increasing interest of some foreign countries in Bangladesh’s upcoming general election can be seen as a reflection of their response to the country’s divisive politics and the current state of democracy, say foreign policy analysts.
17 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Geopolitical Challenges: Bangladesh to face growing pressure
Washington has been repeating its calls for a free and fair election in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Delhi, after much silence, told the US at a meeting in New Delhi that it was Bangladesh’s “internal issue”.
16 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Number of Bangladeshi students in US rose 300% in 10 years
The number of Bangladeshi students studying in the United States have increased by more than 300 percent in the last decade
15 November 2023, 11:47 AM
Great Power Competition: Bangladesh may remain a key battleground
Bangladesh will likely remain a key battleground for great power competition in the coming years, given its unique locational position and recent geopolitical trends, including the rise of India and growing Sino-US tensions in the South China Sea, according to a new study.
8 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Breaking Political Deadlock: Diplomats keen on finding peaceful solution
Worried over recent political violence and impasse ahead of the next election, foreign diplomats in Dhaka are approaching the government, ruling Awami League and opposition parties, and urging them to find solutions.
7 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Rohingyas willing to go home, not to model villages
Rohingya refugees who interacted with the Myanmar delegation in Cox’s Bazar at the end of last month expressed their resolve to return to their original homes, not to the villages or camps set up for them in the Rakhine State.
6 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Stand by Bangladesh for smooth LDC transition
UN Under-Secretary-General Jorge Moreira da Silva has called for developed countries to bolster support for developing countries like Bangladesh that are disproportionately affected by global crises.
6 November 2023, 18:00 PM
'China never exerts pressure on any other country, but believes in diplomacy and dialogue'
China is committed to opening up and translating its immense market into profitable opportunities for the world, including for Bangladesh.
26 October 2023, 12:00 PM
Bangladesh, EU ‘heading for strategic ties’
Bangladesh and the EU are moving towards a strategic and political partnership and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attending the first Global Gateway Forum on October 25-26 in Brussels is a definitive step towards that end, said foreign ministry officials.
21 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Indo-Pacific Region: We want cooperation, not confrontation
France does not want confrontation but cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region that is becoming a centre of geopolitical competition, said Marie Masdupuy, the French ambassador to Bangladesh.
19 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Dhaka had better address Europe’s concerns
The European Parliament resolution on rights issues in Bangladesh adopted last Thursday is a warning for Dhaka before the EU takes actions that will hurt Bangladesh, said economists and international relations analysts.
19 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Macron’s visit may help diversify the ties
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent Dhaka visit can serve as a solid basis for Bangladesh to enhance bilateral trade and diversify strategic and defence relations between the two countries, say foreign policy analysts.
14 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Macron’s day out
While French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Dhaka featured geopolitics, trade and economy, he won the hearts of Bangladeshis with his curiosity to experience the local culture and way of life.
11 September 2023, 18:00 PM
France has big investment plans for Bangladesh
France has big plans for investments in strategic projects in Bangladesh, including nuclear power, hydropower, and aeronautics, according to the residence of the French president.
10 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Macron due in town today
French President Emmanuel Macron is arriving in Dhaka today on a two-day visit, in a testament to the growing importance of Bangladesh both in economic and strategic terms to the European nation.
9 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Hasina, Biden have candid conversation
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her daughter Saima Wazed had a candid conversation with US President Joe Biden in New Delhi yesterday.
9 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Macron to visit Dhanmondi Lake, enjoy folk music
While French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Bangladesh may feature signing of important business deals and discussions on geopolitical issues, he wants to witness the beauty of the country and experience its culture.
8 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Lavrov’s visit significant on several counts
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in Dhaka on a two-day visit this afternoon just months ahead of the general election amid an evolving geopolitical shift.
6 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Competition with China drives US policy here
Washington wants to boost Dhaka’s military capability and reduce its dependency on Beijing for defence cooperation, said a Washington-based foreign policy expert.
5 September 2023, 18:00 PM