Yunus to meet Malaysian PM tuesday to deepen bilateral cooperation

Bangladesh is preparing to hold its next national elections in February 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the country`s efforts to rebuild its democratic institutions following a period of political unrest and transition. 

Bangladesh is on the verge of completing three out of eight major projects aimed at building permanent diplomatic missions abroad, marking a significant step in the government’s plan to strengthen its global presence. 

A catastrophic flash flood struck the Himalayan town of Dharali in India’s Uttarakhand state on Tuesday, leaving at least five people confirmed dead and more than 100 others missing, officials said.

Pakistan’s devastating monsoon rains have claimed at least 299 lives, including 140 children, since the start of the season in late June, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). 

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $150 million loan agreement with the Government of Bangladesh to enhance the country’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system. 

Just after midnight on May 7, the screen in the Pakistan Air Force`s operations room lit up in red with the positions of dozens of active enemy planes across the border in India.

The United States has imposed sanctions on six Indian firms accused of purchasing and trading Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products.

India announced on Monday that its security forces had killed three militants allegedly responsible for the deadly April attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, which left 26 civilians dead and heightened tensions with neighboring Pakistan.

The United States has shown a positive stance toward reducing the recently imposed 35% reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports, raising hopes for a breakthrough in ongoing trade negotiations. Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman confirmed the development early Tuesday morning (30 July), following high-level discussions in Washington.

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Bangladesh’s interim government, expressing hopes for a “smooth, successful and participatory” national election.

In northeastern India’s Assam state, entire Muslim communities are being uprooted as part of a wave of evictions that many critics say is politically motivated ahead of upcoming state elections. 

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Indian authorities of unlawfully expelling hundreds of Bengali-speaking Muslims—many of whom are Indian citizens—to Bangladesh without due legal process. 

India has decided to restart issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals beginning Thursday, ending a five-year suspension that had become a symbol of strained ties between the two Asian giants. 

Bangladesh has officially proposed holding the much-anticipated third round of tariff negotiations with the United States on Sunday, aiming to resolve key issues surrounding the recently announced reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is expected to make an official visit to Bangladesh in the final week of August, as both countries work toward strengthening cooperation in key areas including migration, labor, and economic development.

The Armed Forces of Bangladesh and the United States military will continue their longstanding partnership this summer through three joint exercises and the delivery of a new capability that will reinforce common security interests.