Porimol Palma

Porimol Palma

Dhaka, KL must act to end trafficking

Dhaka and Kuala Lumpur need to act quickly to bring to book the perpetrators behind the criminal networks engaged in money laundering and labour trafficking from Bangladesh, say labour migration experts.

6d ago

Trump’s new era: Dhaka needs to be more proactive

The victory of Donald Trump, who focuses more on America’s domestic interests than on anything else, means the recent trend of progress in Dhaka-Washington ties might slow down, foreign policy analysts said.

1w ago

US-Bangladesh Ties: Trump win may shift the focus to trade from values

The US foreign policy towards Bangladesh will not see any change as far as state relations are concerned but the nature of the relations could see some changes if Republican candidate Donald Trump wins the elections, said foreign policy experts.

1w ago

When Israeli aggression claims a Bangladeshi life

For over a year now, parents in Palestine have mourned their children, families have grieved over their homes turned to dust, as thousands were killed by Israel's genocide on the Gaza Strip.

1w ago

Volker Turk arrives tomorrow to discuss rights situation with govt

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk is set to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to discuss the updates on Bangladesh’s human rights situation in the aftermath of the political changeover

2w ago

Extreme weather events threatening food security

Since May last year, Bangladesh faced more than a dozen extreme weather events -- four cyclones, nine incidents of floods, and multiple spells of heavy rains, heatwaves, and cold waves -- and now they threaten food security..These events not only harmed individual farmers and food security

1m ago

Conflicts in Lebanon: Years of hard work gone in blink of an eye

On September 23, in the blink of an eye, Shahadat Hossain’s years of savings, blood, sweat and toil became rubble.

1m ago

Bangladeshis in Lebanon: Terrified and displaced

Bangladeshis in Lebanon are passing their days in sheer uncertainty amid a military campaign by Israel.

1m ago
November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

Dhaka, KL must act to end trafficking

Dhaka and Kuala Lumpur need to act quickly to bring to book the perpetrators behind the criminal networks engaged in money laundering and labour trafficking from Bangladesh, say labour migration experts.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

Trump’s new era: Dhaka needs to be more proactive

The victory of Donald Trump, who focuses more on America’s domestic interests than on anything else, means the recent trend of progress in Dhaka-Washington ties might slow down, foreign policy analysts said.

November 5, 2024
November 5, 2024

US-Bangladesh Ties: Trump win may shift the focus to trade from values

The US foreign policy towards Bangladesh will not see any change as far as state relations are concerned but the nature of the relations could see some changes if Republican candidate Donald Trump wins the elections, said foreign policy experts.

November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024

When Israeli aggression claims a Bangladeshi life

For over a year now, parents in Palestine have mourned their children, families have grieved over their homes turned to dust, as thousands were killed by Israel's genocide on the Gaza Strip.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Volker Turk arrives tomorrow to discuss rights situation with govt

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk is set to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to discuss the updates on Bangladesh’s human rights situation in the aftermath of the political changeover

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

Extreme weather events threatening food security

Since May last year, Bangladesh faced more than a dozen extreme weather events -- four cyclones, nine incidents of floods, and multiple spells of heavy rains, heatwaves, and cold waves -- and now they threaten food security..These events not only harmed individual farmers and food security

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

Conflicts in Lebanon: Years of hard work gone in blink of an eye

On September 23, in the blink of an eye, Shahadat Hossain’s years of savings, blood, sweat and toil became rubble.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

Bangladeshis in Lebanon: Terrified and displaced

Bangladeshis in Lebanon are passing their days in sheer uncertainty amid a military campaign by Israel.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

'India needs a clear security assurance from Bangladesh'

If Dhaka assures Delhi that it will address India's security concerns, this could serve as the foundation for a strong relationship.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

Anwar ibrahim’s visit: A chance to root out graft from labour hiring

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Bangladesh has created an opportunity to restructure the labour recruitment process that has long been mired in corruption and exploitation, analysts said.