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Farmers in distress as diesel price rise drives up costs
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Can sluice gates fix the haor waterlogging crisis?
20 April 2026, 17:37 PM
Unheard Voices
The Delta paradox: Prosperity and plunder in late medieval Bengal
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Eco-friendly handicraft venture creates 400 rural jobs
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Simple and smart ways to save your money without sacrificing your joy
16 April 2026, 19:31 PM
Lifehacks
Old Dhaka: Heritage crumbling in plain sight
18 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Dhaka's metro rail: Mass transit solution or missed opportunity?
19 April 2026, 13:39 PM
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#Perspective / Your phone is not listening but it knows too much
16 April 2026, 19:48 PM
Life & Living
Eco-friendly handicraft venture creates 400 rural jobs
The initiative has significantly changed lives in the area
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Gas shortage brings DAP fertiliser production to a halt
An acute shortage of ammonia has closed down production at the state-owned DAP Fertilizer Company Limited (DAPFCL), marking a fresh setback for the country’s fertiliser supply chain, officials said.
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Can wind power emerge as a pillar in the energy mix?
From early pilot schemes in Feni and Kutubdia to Sirajganj initiatives, Bangladesh’s wind power is maturing
18 April 2026, 00:00 AM
RMG exports brace for a gathering storm
Unsold inventories push Western buyers towards 10% order cuts while energy shortages disrupt apparel production
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt drafts 5-year strategic plan
Designates ICT as special priority sector
16 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Starlink in Bangladesh: Blazing fast, but few can afford
Ookla report places Bangladesh among Asia-Pacific’s top performers on latency
14 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Islamic banks’ deposits rise 9.4% in Dec
Islamic banks now hold 24.38 percent of total deposits across the banking sector
13 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bank Resolution Act, 2026: Doors open for ex‑owners to reclaim banks
The newly enacted Bank Resolution Act, 2026, paves the way for former owners to regain control of merging banks under relatively easy terms, a move seen as a reversal of the interim government’s banking reform.
12 April 2026, 03:21 AM
Fuel crisis drives e-bike demand in Bangladesh
Industry data shows a sharp increase in monthly sales of e-bikes just as the fuel crisis started
12 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Of smoke, soot, and suffering
Toxic emissions from a factory in Rupsha upazila of Khulna have been causing environmental pollution in at least eight neighbouring villages.
11 April 2026, 04:50 AM
America’s war crimes
Donald Trump escalates threats against Iran, sparking global fears of nuclear war and devastating regional conflict.
8 April 2026, 12:17 PM
FDI growth masks slowdown in fresh capital inflow
Bangladesh’s net foreign direct investment witnessed a sharp 39 percent increase in 2025, reaching $1.77 billion, according to central bank data.
8 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Two-thirds of registered taxpayers skip return filing
Most filings for FY26, which is around 42.97 lakh, were made online, while 3.04 lakh were paper-based
5 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Tk 600cr venture firm backed by 39 banks eyes Bangladesh’s next Uber or Instagram
Bangladesh’s first large-scale venture capital firm will begin operations this month to address the long-standing funding gap for local startup
2 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Energy decisions critical for macroeconomic management
Says Debapriya Bhattacharya as next budget must address fuel, debt, and fiscal pressures
1 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Half of Japanese firms in Bangladesh expect profits in 2026
Jetro survey finds improving confidence lifts outlook to highest level since 2019
30 March 2026, 00:08 AM
Antibiotics losing power: A growing global health crisis
Antibiotics, once hailed as miracle drugs, are now facing a silent yet escalating threat called antibiotic resistance. This growing crisis, driven by misuse and overuse, is steadily weakening one of medicine’s most powerful tools.
29 March 2026, 00:49 AM
The renewables gambit: Race against time and tariffs
Bangladesh risks losing 30% of EU garment exports if it fails to reach mandated decarbonisation targets by 2030
27 March 2026, 23:48 PM
Youth unemployment contributing to social risks
Govt report says youth could drive growth or become demographic burden
27 March 2026, 00:00 AM
First commercial crocodile farm gasping for survival
At present, the Reptiles Farm Ltd is as good as abandoned, farm sources say
26 March 2026, 00:13 AM