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Pakistan says Hasina remarks won't affect diplomatic engagement with Bangladesh
Islamabad says it is aware of remarks made during Sheikh Hasina's address from India but declines comment, describing the event as a matter between Bangladesh and India while reaffirming cooperation with Dhaka.
August 6, 2026
Bangladesh sweats as Mideast fuel shortages force power cuts
Bangladesh faces severe heatwave-driven power cuts as fuel shortages linked to Middle East tensions strain electricity supply.
April 24, 2026
Bangladesh seeks US waiver to import Russian fuel
Bangladesh has asked the United States for a special waiver to import Russian-derived fuel to address urgent energy and food security concerns.
April 2, 2026
Bangladesh turns off lights as US-Israel war on Iran deepens energy crunch
Bangladesh is cutting electricity use in government offices and seeking $2 billion in loans as rising global energy pressures strain its heavily import-dependent fuel supply.
March 30, 2026
Bangladesh seeks temporary US waiver to buy Russian oil
The request comes as the escalating conflict in the Gulf region threatens global energy supplies and the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
March 12, 2026
Bangladesh cricket board requests Pakistan to play India T20 World Cup match on Feb. 15
'I request Pakistan to play the ICC T20 World Cup game on 15 February against India for the benefit of the entire cricket ecosystem,' said the Bangladesh Cricket Board president.
February 9, 2026
T20 World Cup: India-linked pressure shadows ICC media ban on Bangladeshi journalists
The International Cricket Council rejects accreditation for Bangladeshi journalists at the T20 World Cup, drawing criticism over political bias, India’s influence, and restrictions on media access.
January 27, 2026
Bangladesh sentences ex-police chief to death for protest crackdown
A Bangladeshi court sentenced fugitive ex-Dhaka police chief Habibur Rahman and two colleagues to death for crimes against humanity over killing protesters in August 2024, ahead of February elections; five other officers received prison terms.
January 26, 2026
Bangladesh backs rule-based global economic cooperation: Foreign adviser
Foreign Affairs Adviser, Md Touhid Hossain, reaffirms Bangladesh’s commitment to a rule-based international order and collective global action, emphasizing dialogue and cooperation to address shared economic challenges, state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha reported on Saturday.
January 18, 2026
Bangladesh’s interim government promises credible polls amid regional diplomacy focus
Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, speaks exclusively to Pakistan TV on elections and regional cooperation.
January 16, 2026