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Special A woman holds a Bangladeshi passport which says: “This passport is valid for all countries of the world except Israel” video

Bangladesh restores ‘except Israel’ clause in passports after public pressure

  • Bangladesh’s previous government dropped the wording in 2021 without public notice
  • Immigration says it may take several weeks to finalize procedures to print it again
By SHEHAB SUMON ·
From front left, Tulip Siddiq, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Bangladesh arrest warrant issued for British lawmaker linked to ex-Premier Hasina

By AP ·
Special Throngs of people attend the Bengali New Year’s parade in Dhaka. (Ministry of Cultural Affairs) video

Bangladesh marks Bengali New Year with tribute to student uprising

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Protesters condemn Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, at a rally in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, Bangladesh, Saturday, April 12.

Bangladesh reintroduces ‘except Israel’ phrase on passports

By AFP ·
Special One million Bangladeshis make public pledge to boycott Israel-linked products video

One million Bangladeshis make public pledge to boycott Israel-linked products

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Special Bangladesh bringing Saudi ties to ‘new heights,’ envoy says

Bangladesh bringing Saudi ties to ‘new heights,’ envoy says

By Rashid Hassan ·
Special First Bangladeshi company enters Saudi startup ecosystem through $110m merger video

First Bangladeshi company enters Saudi startup ecosystem through $110m merger

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Bangladesh police arrest former prosecutor for attempted murder

Bangladesh police arrest former prosecutor for attempted murder

By AFP ·
Special Thousands of Bangladeshi students join global strike in solidarity with Gaza video

Thousands of Bangladeshi students join global strike in solidarity with Gaza

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Update India’s Modi meets with Bangladesh’s Yunus for first time since Sheikh Hasina ouster

India’s Modi meets with Bangladesh’s Yunus for first time since Sheikh Hasina ouster

By AFP ·
Special Bangladeshi capital revives centuries-old procession for Eid Al-Fitr video

Bangladeshi capital revives centuries-old procession for Eid Al-Fitr

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Special On remote Bangladeshi island, Rohingya refugees spend another Eid in isolation

On remote Bangladeshi island, Rohingya refugees spend another Eid in isolation

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh welcome $73 million in new US financial aid

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh welcome $73 million in new US financial aid

By AP ·

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