Rashidul Hasan

Dhaka plans to buy 25 Boeing jets as trade talks enter final phase

Bangladesh has expanded its plan to buy Boeing aircraft from 14 to 25 in a last-ditch effort to persuade the Trump administration to lower tariffs on its exports ahead of the August 1 deadline.

4d ago

One Islamist candidate per seat to counter BNP

Different Islamist parties are in efforts to reach an “understanding” to counter the BNP ahead of the 13th parliamentary election.

5d ago

Experts question training flights above mega city

Aviation experts and pilots, both military and civilian, yesterday questioned the rationale behind allowing military aircraft to conduct training exercises over a densely populated area like Dhaka.

1w ago

This time our fight is against corruption

From its mammoth rally in Dhaka yesterday, the Jamaat-e-Islami vowed to wage war on corruption if it gets the people’s mandate in the next general election.

1w ago

Suhrawardy udyan: Jamaat to press for 7-point demand at today’s rally

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami will hold its “national rally” at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital today, pressing for a seven-point demand that includes ensuring a level playing field for a free, fair, neutral, and peaceful election.

1w ago

JP faces new rift

Jatiya Party (JP) appears headed for yet another split as internal tensions intensify over leadership and constitutional authority ahead of its 10th central council.

1m ago

Political divide deepening over polls timing

Bangladesh’s political landscape is becoming increasingly polarised over the timing of the next election, with some parties aligning with the BNP to push for polls by December, while others are willing to wait until key reforms are implemented.

2m ago

Bird strikes cost Biman Tk 28.46cr in 2 years

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has said it faced a direct financial loss of Tk 28.46 crore -- excluding minor or indirect costs -- from September 2022 to October 2024 due to bird strikes.

2m ago
July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025

Dhaka plans to buy 25 Boeing jets as trade talks enter final phase

Bangladesh has expanded its plan to buy Boeing aircraft from 14 to 25 in a last-ditch effort to persuade the Trump administration to lower tariffs on its exports ahead of the August 1 deadline.

July 27, 2025
July 27, 2025

One Islamist candidate per seat to counter BNP

Different Islamist parties are in efforts to reach an “understanding” to counter the BNP ahead of the 13th parliamentary election.

July 22, 2025
July 22, 2025

Experts question training flights above mega city

Aviation experts and pilots, both military and civilian, yesterday questioned the rationale behind allowing military aircraft to conduct training exercises over a densely populated area like Dhaka.

July 20, 2025
July 20, 2025

This time our fight is against corruption

From its mammoth rally in Dhaka yesterday, the Jamaat-e-Islami vowed to wage war on corruption if it gets the people’s mandate in the next general election.

July 19, 2025
July 19, 2025

Suhrawardy udyan: Jamaat to press for 7-point demand at today’s rally

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami will hold its “national rally” at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital today, pressing for a seven-point demand that includes ensuring a level playing field for a free, fair, neutral, and peaceful election.

June 23, 2025
June 23, 2025

JP faces new rift

Jatiya Party (JP) appears headed for yet another split as internal tensions intensify over leadership and constitutional authority ahead of its 10th central council.

June 1, 2025
June 1, 2025

Political divide deepening over polls timing

Bangladesh’s political landscape is becoming increasingly polarised over the timing of the next election, with some parties aligning with the BNP to push for polls by December, while others are willing to wait until key reforms are implemented.

May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025

Bird strikes cost Biman Tk 28.46cr in 2 years

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has said it faced a direct financial loss of Tk 28.46 crore -- excluding minor or indirect costs -- from September 2022 to October 2024 due to bird strikes.

May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025

CAAB, Biman propose fee cuts to boost air cargo

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) and Biman have proposed reducing landing, parking, and ground handling charges at the country’s airports to make air cargo services cost-effective and resilient amid global disruptions.

May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025

Bird strikes on the rise at Dhaka airport

Authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport are struggling to deter birds from the runway due to hundreds of open garbage spots and food-water sources in the areas surrounding the airport.