Bangladesh
BNP Presidential Candidate Mirza Fakhrul Set for Top Office
The BNP presidential candidate Mirza Fakhrul is set to become Bangladesh's next president after his nomination ahead of the August 20 vote.
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Free Thought Daily’s Bangladesh section covers politics, society, culture, human rights, secular voices, and important developments affecting Bangladesh and its people.
Bangladesh
Saudi Factory Fire Kills 16 Bangladeshi Workers Near Riyadh
A Saudi factory fire near Riyadh killed 16 Bangladeshi workers, as Dhaka moves to repatriate bodies and press for compensation.
Bangladesh
Gold Price Bangladesh Hits Record 234,038 Taka a Bhori
The gold price in Bangladesh hit a record 234,038 taka a bhori after two BAJUS hikes in a week squeezed buyers.
Bangladesh
SSC Result 2026 Shows Pass Rate Falling to 62.25%
The SSC result 2026 shows the pass rate falling to 62.25%, with 116,676 students earning GPA-5 across Bangladesh.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh July Uprising Marks Two Years of Change
Two years after the Bangladesh July uprising, a new elected government faces high expectations on reform, justice and the economy.
Bangladesh
Speaker Becomes Bangladesh Acting President After Resignation
Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad is now Bangladesh acting president after Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned.
Bangladesh
President Shahabuddin Likely to Resign, Sources Say
President Shahabuddin is likely to resign soon, sources say, amid growing political tension in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Marks the July Uprising Anniversary Amid Unmet Hopes
On the July uprising anniversary, Bangladesh honours its dead while leaders admit reform and justice remain unfinished.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Bets on a Five-Year Plan Before LDC Graduation
Bangladesh has adopted a five-year plan to lift competitiveness before LDC graduation arrives in November.
Bangladesh
Rice Prices Climb in Bangladesh as Floods Batter the Harvest
Rice prices are climbing in Bangladesh as floods damage crops and import fears grow. Here is what is driving it.