Oman Signs Agreement to Recruit 10,000 Bangladeshi Farmers and Fishermen

Malaysia is preparing to reopen its labour market to Bangladeshi workers, following a series of high-level discussions and agreements aimed at ensuring a transparent recruitment process.

Bangladesh and Thailand are in talks to establish a fair and ethical recruitment system for Bangladeshi workers.

Malaysia has expressed interest in recruiting around 200,000 workers from Bangladesh within the next six months, with 10,000 workers set to travel free of charge.

Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir has called on the Maldives to create more job opportunities for Bangladeshi nationals to strengthen bilateral ties.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam announced the government's initiative to reduce overseas migration costs to a maximum of Tk 300,000.

Bangladesh and the UK are stepping up efforts to collaborate on creating skilled manpower and ensuring safe migration for workers.

Bangladesh and Kosovo aim to establish a government-to-government mechanism for the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers in Kosovo, ensuring a transparent and orderly process.

Bangladeshi workers will soon have new employment opportunities in Malaysia as the labour market is set to reopen in the last week of August.

Bangladesh and Malaysia aim to enhance cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock, with a focus on halal meat exports and technology exchange.

Norway's King Harald V will be placed in a $2 million sarcophagus, designed by renowned Norwegian architectural firm Snohetta.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a three-nation tour of Latin America with a pledge to restore ties with Colombia, following a period of strained relations under the previous leftist government.

US President Donald Trump celebrated the victory of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in recent state elections, praising their success on social media.

The US military said it destroyed five Iranian oil carriers after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at an American warship twice in recent days.

The European Union is set to announce plans to restrict children's social media access, sparking criticism from rights groups and privacy advocates.

UK travellers face ongoing disruption with over 150 flights cancelled due to a technical glitch in the air traffic control system.

Norway holds a state funeral for King Harald V, attended by European royals and world leaders.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has been sworn in as the president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, marking a significant diplomatic achievement for the country.

More than 500 people have been killed in Yemen since Houthi rebels launched an offensive last week, according to sources on both sides.

Germany is sending Ukraine urgently needed PAK-2 interceptor missiles for Patriot air-defense systems.

China's President Xi Jinping has called on British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to find ways to deepen cooperation despite their differences.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released tens of thousands of documents revealing the city's failure to disclose all it knew about the toxic air around Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks.

China's consumer and producer prices showed a slight increase in August but remained below the government's target, reflecting ongoing economic challenges.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney highlights the necessity of reducing economic ties with the United States despite the costs, as President Donald Trump threatens new penalties against Canada.

Oil prices jumped more than one percent towards $100 as a fresh flare-up in the Middle East crisis stoked supply concerns, fanning inflation fears.

The White House has announced a ban on certain Canadian products and increased tariffs on others, escalating the ongoing trade dispute.

US Republicans are betting on Donald Trump's influence to turn around grim midterm election forecasts.

US President Donald Trump has banned Canadian alcohol imports and raised tariffs on other products, escalating the ongoing trade war with Canada.

Mineral sand deposits in southern coastal areas will undergo a scientific assessment under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) and Everlast Minerals Limited (EML).

US stocks experienced a slight decline as oil prices surged following Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure.

Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves have increased by 46.6 percent over the past two years, reflecting a substantial strengthening of the country's external position.

Bangladesh will host West Indies for a two-Test series in October as part of the ICC World Test Championship.

Bangladesh pacers Khaled Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud make significant impacts in English County cricket.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the DSE Brokers Association (DBA) held an urgent virtual meeting to address the prevailing challenges in the capital market and discuss measures to restore stability and investor confidence.

Customs officials at Mongla Port detected 1,174 tonnes of slag in excess of the declared quantity on board the vessel MV Anasa, highlighting the effectiveness of customs verification processes.

A report by the Cluster Munition Coalition reveals that cluster bombs caused at least 1,063 casualties in 2025, with Ukraine being the hardest hit.

Experts have called for transforming tannery solid waste into valuable resources through compliance, infrastructure development, and policy support.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) faced another day of losses as broad-based selling pressure and subdued investor confidence continued to weigh on the market.

The World Bank has proposed a phased tariff reform strategy for Bangladesh to improve its trade competitiveness.