Bangladesh category will focus on Bangladesh’s currents affairs, business events, inspiring development projects.
A Nation’s Disquiet Nine months later, the 24-hour movement that took over the country has yielded a new government, one ripe with the promise of change. There are high expectations, and everyone wants a better future. But as the first excitement wanes, unease descends on the people. The dream that once pulsed on the streets is turning instead … Read more
Under the Anti-Terrorism Act, the ban on former PM Sheikh Hasina’s party would remain till the trial over student fatalities finishes. Under Bangladesh’s Anti-Terrorism Act, the caretaker administration of Bangladesh has prohibited both offline and online operations of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party, according to Bangladeshi news sources. Until a special tribunal … Read more
Political tensions continue to simmer, and the climate of public resentment grows while the interim government of Bangladesh comes under increasing pressure from all quarters at home and abroad for early general elections. Since a disputed January 2024 election was boycotted by major opposition parties and widely decried for not being inclusive, there has been no fixed … Read more
Kaptai and Rangamati two most beautiful places in Bangladesh have been shining stars of the country’s tourism map. Celebrated for its tranquillity, tribal culture and the vast beauty of Kaptai Lake, these places once attracted travellers from across the country. But in recent years, their names appear to have quietly vanished from mainstream travel promotions. Kaptai and Rangamati … Read more
The country is currently facing a tough time in the fight to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). Political instability and economic uncertainty on the one hand, and foreign exchange pressure on the other – all this is gradually drying up in the country’s investment field. In 2024, net FDI in the country fell to just … Read more
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Chief Adviser to the interim authority, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has expressed deep disappointment with the country’s situation saying that he is frustrated with continuing difficulties in the existence of his government. His frank comments have reverberated in political circles and highlighted the depths of the country’s crisis. Asked at a press conference on, … Read more
Bangladesh-India diplomacy. It’s long and short. You’re a partner, alright: The recent diplomatic flurry between Bangladesh and India reveals just how deep and complex the relationship is, based as it is on cooperation, mutual respect and common concerns for the region. India is larger in geographical terms and shares a much longer border with Bangladesh, … Read more
Bangladesh’s alarming rise in street crime Amid the shadows of Bangladesh’s surging cities, an invisible war is being waged. Not one of political protest or industrial strife but of street crime. From the crowded alleyways of Dhaka to the port city of Chattogram to the quieter corners of Rajshahi, an urban crime wave is rattling public confidence … Read more
En el emocionante universo de Ozwin Casino, las criptomonedas han tomado un papel protagónico, facilitando transacciones rápidas y seguras. La adopción de estas monedas digitales ha transformado la experiencia de juego, brindando a los usuarios la posibilidad de realizar depósitos y retiros con mayor agilidad y privacidad. Además, los juegos en vivo ofrecen una experiencia … Read more
Finally, ending the speculation, a new party has emerged in Bangladeshi politics. The party was launched on February 28 at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital on the initiative of students and young leaders who led the student uprising. The party’s convener Nahid Islam read out the manifesto in the presence of representatives of various … Read more
Understanding the Roots and Exploring Prevention Strategies Reports indicate that child trafficking in Bangladesh claims the lives of hundreds of children every year. The HRW REDA states that the illegal recruitment, transportation, and exploitation of minors for various purposes, including forced labour, sexual exploitation, and illicit adoption, are considered heinous crimes. Despite the nation’s progress … Read more
Most sections of the media welcomed the arrival of new party and fresh faces like the Jatiya Nagorik Party, but some experts have raised cautious voices, pointing to the challenges that lay ahead. Launched by the same “student-led movement” that had spearheaded the protests toppling Sheikh Hasina, the NCP is the National Citizens’ Party (Jatiya Nagorik Party). … Read more
According to official statistics, the unemployment rate in Bangladesh rose to 4.49% in the July-September 2024 quarter from 4.07% in the same quarter of the previous year. This increase in joblessness has been overwhelmingly blamed on political turmoil and the security situation, with women disproportionately impacted by the employment slump. Women More Likely to Be Impacted. There is … Read more
National Citizen Party (NCP) is a newly formed political party of Bangladesh which was launched on February 28, 2025. Fresh off three decades of dust and clamour from the people-led protests which helped to overthrow the rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power in August 2024, the NCP aims to inject new meaning in the … Read more
The law-and-order situation in Bangladesh has deteriorated, BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said Monday. The administration cannot evade accountability for any occurrences, he added.Mirza Fakhrul told the reporters after meeting with temporary government Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus at State Guest House Jamuna at 7:45 pm tonight. He said the BNP’s standing committee … Read more
Bangladesh has registered a steep fall in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first six months (July-December) of the current 2024-25 fiscal year. During the period, overseas investment in the country dipped by more than 71 per cent or three quarters, compared to the same period of the last fiscal year. The finance ministry made … Read more
Challenges and best practices Introduction Bangladesh has achieved, over the last decades, outstanding progress in food production and nutrition. Nonetheless, food security and malnutrition are still major challenges, especially for the vulnerable groups in the society. It calls for a multi-pronged solution that involves government policies, community engagement and sustainable agriculture practices. There are several challenges faced with … Read more
Adolescence is the focus of school years from childhood to adulthood, showing immense physical, emotional and social changes. In Bangladesh (and elsewhere), adolescents face unique challenges that can obstruct their growth and well-being. Like the other four years, three dominant challenges are growth and development, educational pressures, sequela of childhood illness and mental health. Challenges of Growth and Development … Read more
A Cultural, Culinary, and Historical Journey Dhaka is the capital and largest city in Bangladesh with a rich history, culture, and traditions. The narrative of Dhaka’s historical lineage in South Asia features as a centre of political and cultural significance since ancient times. Its past stretches back more than a millennium making it among the oldest in … Read more
Over the last 20 years, Bangladesh has overall, seen robust economic growth and has become one of the fastest-growing economies in South Asia. Nonetheless, despite these advances, it is one of the world’s most dynamic economies but also faces several pressing economic challenges that jeopardize its long-term stability and development. Out of these problems, the most prominent … Read more