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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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16 April 2026, 19:48 PM
Life & Living
‘Artificial shortage’ pushes up edible oil prices
Retailers say; wholesalers blame supply constraints
18 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Solar could help save $3 billion in LNG costs in 25 years: IEEFA
The international institute releases report on Iran tensions and Asia’s energy crisis
16 March 2026, 20:39 PM
War further clouds private credit demand
Credit growth to the private sector has been staying around 6 percent as businesses continue to be shy about taking on fresh projects amid economic uncertainty.
16 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Family cards could reduce poverty to 11.3%
Finds new study, says impact will depend on accurate targeting and transparent beneficiary selection
13 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka freezes plan to join Haiti peacekeeping
Bangladesh has decided not to deploy peacekeepers to Haiti for the proposed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) mission amid global turmoil and shifting geopolitical dynamics, officials and internal correspondence confirmed.
12 March 2026, 02:14 AM
How dependent are we on Middle East oil, gas?
Bangladesh imports crude and refined fuel oil from a range of countries, including in the Middle East, to meet its annual demand of roughly 70 lakh tonnes
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Prioritise energy security as war fallout weighs on economy
Says CPD, urging govt to use next budget to strengthen power and fuel stability for ensuring macroeconomic growth
10 March 2026, 23:45 PM
What does the war mean for remittances?
The ongoing military escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is disrupting global transport routes, airspace access, and economic activity in the Gulf region. For Bangladesh, where labour migration to and remittance inflows from the Middle East are crucial, the conflict poses serious economic risks.
10 March 2026, 00:00 AM
‘Tricked into war’
Bangladeshi men are being flown out of Dhaka, routed through Saudi Arabia and the UAE, before being taken to Moscow and forced onto the frontlines of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
4 March 2026, 03:09 AM
February remittance crosses $3b
Bangladesh recorded its highest remittance inflow for any February in at least seven years last month, as expatriates sent home more money ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the largest festivals for Muslims.
2 March 2026, 00:00 AM
The rice gene bank that feeds Bangladesh
BRRI’s gene bank preserves biodiversity, enabling high-yield varieties, boosting production, and securing the country’s long-term food security
28 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Beyond the scars: From fighting acid to healing minds
Monira Rahman is more than a pioneer; she is a promise that even from the ashes of fire and acid, light and hope can grow.
26 February 2026, 09:13 AM
NBR misses target by Tk 60,110 crore despite 13% growth
Revenue collection by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) grew 13 percent year-on-year to Tk 2.24 lakh crore in the July-January period of fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), driven largely by strong VAT receipts from domestic trade and economic activity.
23 February 2026, 21:37 PM
A costly trade gamble
Time is the most valuable currency in global trade. Wise governments spend it carefully. On February 9, however, Bangladesh’s interim administration spent it recklessly.
22 February 2026, 03:24 AM
The flower trail behind our celebrations
From Godkhali to Dhaka, flowers journey daily, bringing colour, fragrance, and joy to homes, weddings, and celebrations
21 February 2026, 00:34 AM
Graft drained 35% of large project costs in 16 years: study
A new study has found that more than one-third of the total cost of large infrastructure projects over the past 16 years has been eaten up by corruption and inefficiency.
19 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Cool prices, create new jobs
Economists urge the next government
15 February 2026, 00:44 AM
Dubai port giant DP World appoints new leadership after Epstein allegations
Chairman and CEO's name appears in files released by Department of Justice
13 February 2026, 18:33 PM
Govt to scrap tariffs on 4,500 US products
Bangladesh has agreed to eliminate customs duties, supplementary duties, and regulatory duties on approximately 4,500 products from the United States as part of the newly signed reciprocal trade agreement, marking one of the most significant tariff reduction measures in recent years.
12 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Unequal, rushed and risky
A trade agreement signed between Bangladesh and the United States on February 9, just days before a national election, has drawn sharp criticism from economists and policy observers.
12 February 2026, 00:00 AM