Imtiaz Ahmed

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Economic engagement with East European countries still low

September 28, 2024

Though Bangladesh is working to increase engagement with East European countries through export of goods and manpower, as of now the engagement with that region is still low compared to the expectation of the stakeholders concerned, sources said.

Bangladesh: Travel warning a bar to promoting tourism

September 27, 2024

The recent political turmoil, travel warnings by most western countries, South Asia and Southeast counties, continuous provocative statements by some top Indian politicians and negative propaganda by the Indian media and plundering of the state wealth by some politicians, bureaucrats and businessmen stand in the way of promoting tourism sector in Bangladesh, said policy makers, business leaders and stakeholders.

Goodwill political gesture of India

September 24, 2024

The introduction of new rail connectivity between Dhaka -Kolkata through the ‘Padma Bridge Rail Link’ depends on the political and goodwill gestures of Bangladesh and India governments as the new route will reduce the travel time by half compared to the present time, sources said.

Democracy, human rights, protecting of minorities, US investment likely to top Yunus-Biden talks in NY

September 23, 2024

The recent successful student revolution, democracy, human rights, rule of law protecting minorities and Indian establishments, trade, and US investment are expected to dominate Prof Muhammad Yunus- Joseph R. Biden talks on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which reflects growing relations between the two countries.

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to visit Bangladesh

September 22, 2024

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Bangladesh at the invitation of Chief Adviser to the interim government Dr. Muhammad Yunus to deepen multilateral relations with the South Asian country.

Indian media should under-student revolution in Bangladesh properly

September 20, 2024

Social Welfare Advisor Sharmin S. Murshid said that Bangladesh will maintain warm relations with the neighboring countries based on equity, justice and impartiality as the interim government of Professor Dr Mohammed Yunus has called upon the South Asian countries to revive the South Asian Association of Regional Countries (SAARC) with a view to building a progress and prosperous south Asia.

Will India pursue ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy

September 19, 2024

Despite economic losses over the last two months and a half, India, the big neighbor of Bangladesh, seems putting political and security issues over economic, social and cultural issues, said diplomats, policy-makers and business leaders.

Washington shows political commitment to work with Dhaka

September 17, 2024

The visit of a high-profile US delegation to Bangladesh and successfully holding meetings with the head of the interim government and different stakeholders concerned primarily shows Washington's commitment to Dhaka to reach the bilateral relations to a new height at the political and economic levels, said diplomats, policy makers and business leaders.

Egypt to work with new interim govt of Bangladesh

September 16, 2024

The government of Egypt has expressed its desire to work with the new government of Bangladesh in its efforts to restore political and economic stability in the country.