The extraordinary journey of Atish Dipankar Srigyan
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In Focus
Bihar wants Delhi to not renew Ganges treaty. What does it mean for Dhaka?
4 September 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
Rajshahi: The story behind Bangladesh’s cleanest city
5 September 2026
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Weekend Read
Forgotten story of Jeanette Van Tassel, the American woman who flew over Dhaka in 1892
5 September 2026
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In Focus
Beyond 1947 / A personal essay
4 September 2026
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In Focus
Bangladesh and the United States: Beyond the tariff bargain
3 September 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
Waiting for power cuts to get water
5 September 2026
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Bangladesh
3 key health agencies severely understaffed
5 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Off Campus / Is there enough space for cycling in Dhaka?
4 September 2026
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Off Campus
#Trends / A cup of Dhaka life: Our growing café culture
3 September 2026
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Life & Living
Eco-friendly handicraft venture creates 400 rural jobs
The initiative has significantly changed lives in the area
21 April 2026
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
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
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
Govt drafts 5-year strategic plan
Designates ICT as special priority sector
16 April 2026
Starlink in Bangladesh: Blazing fast, but few can afford
Ookla report places Bangladesh among Asia-Pacific’s top performers on latency
14 April 2026
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
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
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
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
America’s war crimes
Donald Trump escalates threats against Iran, sparking global fears of nuclear war and devastating regional conflict.
8 April 2026
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
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
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
Energy decisions critical for macroeconomic management
Says Debapriya Bhattacharya as next budget must address fuel, debt, and fiscal pressures
1 April 2026
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
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
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
Youth unemployment contributing to social risks
Govt report says youth could drive growth or become demographic burden
27 March 2026
First commercial crocodile farm gasping for survival
At present, the Reptiles Farm Ltd is as good as abandoned, farm sources say
26 March 2026