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43 officers including 5 additional DIGs of Bangladesh Police have been transferred to different units. Among the other transferred officers, 18 are police superintendents and 19 are additional police superintendents.
To qualify for graduation to the final list of developing countries, a nation must meet three essential criteria. Bangladesh has successfully met all of these conditions. After being under observation for several years, Bangladesh is set to officially graduate to the developing country category in 2026. This will be the most significant economic achievement for the country since its independence. No nation wants to remain a least developed country (LDC) indefinitely. Every country aspires to graduate to the developing nation category as quickly as possible. While LDCs receive certain benefits from developed nations, these privileges are often granted out of a sense of charity rather than respect. Thus, achieving developing country status is a matter of national pride.
On March 10, 2025, Bangladesh Bank issued a circular instructing all its offices to refrain from distributing fresh notes to the public for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr and to conduct all transactions using recirculated notes. The same directive also applied to transactions among Bangladesh Bank officials and employees. This means that no fresh notes will be issued during the upcoming Eid. However, just a few days earlier, Bangladesh Bank had issued another circular stating that fresh notes would be issued from March 19. The contradiction between these two circulars suggests that Bangladesh Bank was forced to abandon its initial plan.
The government and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) are apparently in a state of muddle over the reform of the telecommunications sector. In the meantime, mobile operators are trying to ensure the future control of their business by 'seizing the opportunity'. I am using the word 'seizing the opportunity' because despite repeated attempts during the previous two political governments, mobile operators did not get the desired decision in their favor. Now they are trying to cash in on the situation if they can somehow implement their desired decision during the interim government. Such an attempt has clearly been observed since the current government took office. On the other hand, network transmission operators built with domestic investment, interconnection exchanges, international gateways, and international internet gateway operators, want to preserve the existence of their systems.
It is no secret that many businesses in Bangladesh rely on extortion. This has been a terrible cycle of corruption in Bangladesh for a long time. Successive governments come and go; but the pattern of extortion remains the same. When various reforms are being carried out in the state after the popular July uprising, it was hoped that extortion would also decrease somewhat; but there is no sign of a decrease, in some cases it has even increased. A businessman in Dhaka recently told the media, “Earlier, extortion had to be paid to one person, now it has to be paid to four or five people.”
Honorable Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus is set to visit China on the eve of 26th March 2025 where Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a special chartered flight for the Bangladeshi counterpart. This gesture of the Chinese president is a demonstration of his unwavering support for the Interim Government of Bangladesh culminating in deeper collaboration as enshrined in the amicable relationship between the two countries based on people-people diplomacy. China is a political partner and at the same time an Industrial and Business partner for Bangladesh. Bangladesh can explore a number of new opportunities for increasing bilateral trade and at the same time get support from China to be competitive in the Post-LDC stage.
This year's Ramadan has seen a limited rise in the prices of essential commodities. While the prices of some items remain stable, others have increased. The cost of vegetables has dropped significantly. The prices of sugar, lentils, chickpeas, and gram flour have remained steady and, in some cases, decreased by 5 to 10 BDT per kilogram. However, the prices of rice and oil have surged. Dates continue to be expensive, and fruit prices are high. The prices of lemons, cucumbers, and eggplants have skyrocketed. As a result, consumers are caught between relief and distress in the market.
The Chief Adviser to the Interim Government, Dr Mohammad Yunus, is going to China on a 4-day state visit on March 26. This is Dr Mohammad Yunus' first bilateral state visit after assuming the responsibility of running the state. Therefore, this visit is of special significance for various reasons. This visit is an important issue in the geopolitical context of our country. A kind of activity of the United States can be seen to surround China. That activity continues. This activity continues, and under America’s initiative, the Quad alliance has been formed. The Quad, a coalition led by the United States, includes the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India. It is said that the Quad will work to ensure the security of its member countries. After being elected as the President of the United States for the second time, Donald Trump has started a trade war. It has already been announced that additional tariffs will be imposed on imported products from China, Canada and Brazil. The purpose of this trade war of the United States is to reduce the dominance of Chinese products in the country's domestic market. The economic conflict between China and the United States has been going on for a long time. It has become more widespread during Trump's time.
Pakistan’s security forces successfully ended a military operation against the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a separatist group that hijacked the Jaffar Express train in Balochistan, rescuing 346 passengers. The train, traveling from Quetta to Peshawar, was attacked near Sibi city, with the BLA claiming responsibility. After over a day of combat, security forces killed all 33 attackers but also reported 21 passenger deaths and four paramilitary casualties. The BLA demanded the release of Baloch political prisoners, but no official response was given. Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest but least developed province, has seen increased violence, with the BLA growing more substantial due to advanced weaponry and local support.
The Interim Government’s Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, is set to visit China on March 26 for a four-day official trip with a delegation. This will be his first bilateral state visit since assuming office, drawing significant interest among analysts, particularly given the recent political changes in Bangladesh. The visit holds special significance in the context of the August 5 student and public movement that ended 15 and a half years of autocratic rule. Observers are paying close attention to this visit, as it could mark a turning point in regional geopolitics.
The Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, Dr. Mohammad Yunus, is scheduled to visit China on a four-day state visit on March 26. This will be Dr. Mohammad Yunus' first bilateral state visit to China since taking over the responsibility of state administration. While there are various reasons why Dr. Yunus' visit to China is significant, the most important aspect is strengthening bilateral economic relations. The visit is also politically significant, but it is expected that economic issues will take precedence. China's economic influence worldwide cannot be denied. At present, China is one of the largest financial aid providers globally. China has been generously providing financial assistance to various countries, including Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
The first District Commissioners (DC) conference of the interim government holds significant importance in the current administrative context. This conference will involve discussions between the DCs and various ministries, where important directions will be given. In light of the changed political scenario, special policy decisions and administrative directions are expected to emerge from this conference.
Bangladesh, born through the Liberation War of 1971, had one primary goal in its early years—securing international recognition as an independent and sovereign state.
Bangladesh gained independence in 1971 through the immense sacrifice of many lives.
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The government and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) are apparently in a state of muddle over the reform of the telecommunications sector. In the meantime, mobile operators are trying to ensure the future control of their business by 'seizing the opportunity'. I am using the word 'seizing the opportunity' because despite repeated attempts during the previous two political governments, mobile operators did not get the desired decision in their favor. Now they are trying to cash in on the situation if they can somehow implement their desired decision during the interim government. Such an attempt has clearly been observed since the current government took office. On the other hand, network transmission operators built with domestic investment, interconnection exchanges, international gateways, and international internet gateway operators, want to preserve the existence of their systems.
43 officers including 5 additional DIGs of Bangladesh Police have been transferred to different units. Among the other transferred officers, 18 are police superintendents and 19 are additional police superintendents.
To qualify for graduation to the final list of developing countries, a nation must meet three essential criteria. Bangladesh has successfully met all of these conditions. After being under observation for several years, Bangladesh is set to officially graduate to the developing country category in 2026. This will be the most significant economic achievement for the country since its independence. No nation wants to remain a least developed country (LDC) indefinitely. Every country aspires to graduate to the developing nation category as quickly as possible. While LDCs receive certain benefits from developed nations, these privileges are often granted out of a sense of charity rather than respect. Thus, achieving developing country status is a matter of national pride.
Every person has one or multiple names. A person’s identity is tied to their name. For some, a single name is enough to last a lifetime, while for others, more than one is needed. When life changes course, titles or fragrant adjectives may be added to a name, which gradually becomes an inseparable part of the original name. At that point, it becomes nearly impossible to distinguish the original name from its branches. Still, people are always attached to their names; they live and die with their names. Everyone resides in their name.
Clare Hindle, Founding Director of the World Art Foundations, has shared her insights with Gallery Cosmos on Bangladesh’s art scene, highlighting the country’s remarkable treasures and diverse ways to connect people globally.
