Bangladesh category will focus on Bangladesh’s currents affairs, business events, inspiring development projects.
Bangladesh came to a standstill as millions of its people came out to say a final goodbye to Khaleda Zia, one of the country’s most consequential political figures. Tears, prayers and respectful silence descended on Manik Mia Avenue and its vicinity as the former prime minister was laid to rest with state honour, with men … Read more
Access to safe drinking water and sanitation is among the most basic of human rights. The entitlement of this right in Bangladesh has been increasingly attained; however, millions continue to endure daily nightmares, as they are deprived of safe drinking water and hygienic sanitation. The struggle for water and sanitation in Bangladesh is a tale … Read more
Why Bangladesh’s next election is a test of the political order As Bangladesh approaches its 13th parliamentary election, the national discourse is markedly different from that of previous electoral seasons. This time, the question at the centre of it is not merely who will win, but whether the election can itself right this country’s wobbly … Read more
A nation at the crossroads of security and stability As 2025 draws to a close in Bangladesh, concerns regarding crime and law enforcement have come to dominate the national discourse. Amid political change, growing social tensions and the changing nature of crime patterns, there has never been a more critical time to understand some of … Read more
Bangladesh Mourns Six Fallen Peacekeepers from Sudan As the coffins were being carried in, an atmosphere of sorrow filled with national pride gripped Bangladesh as the mortal remains of six Army peacekeepers from the country arrived home, having laid down their lives in a terrorist drone attack serving under the United Nations flag in Sudan’s … Read more
How Bangladesh’s mobile operators powered Tarique Rahman’s homecoming When Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman returned to the country after about 17 years, the homecoming was not just political but also digital. His rally, held on a vast field at the sprawling “July 36 Motorway” space close to Kuril Bishwa Road, was a … Read more
Political disempowerment – people’s sense of being excluded and insignificant in politics – is one of the most severe yet least-discussed problems in Bangladesh. Formally a parliamentary democracy, it is not at all difficult to see how much the population are, consciously or otherwise, becoming frustrated at what they have and seeing just how negligible … Read more
A silent crisis threatening our future Bangladesh is the country of rivers, fertile soil, and hardy people. But underneath that beauty lurks a problem mushrooming into a crisis —polluting forms that quietly chew away at public health, culture, and the environment. From foul air in cities to toxic rivers and land denuded of wild animals, pollution … Read more
Why it’s rising, what it looks like, and what the data shows Bangladesh’s founding promise was civic nationalism with space for religious diversity. Yet in recent years, religious intolerance (targeting minorities, “blasphemy” mob violence, pressure on atheists and secular voices) and violent extremism (militant recruitment, plots, and sporadic attacks) have both become more visible—often spiking … Read more
How global funding is opening new doors for Bangladesh’s youth Bangladesh has received a big-bucks boost to address one of its most critical problems — youth unemployment. The World Bank on Wednesday approved 150.75 million dollars in additional financing for the flagship RAISE project that is working to expand sustainable economic opportunities for low-income youth … Read more
The defining choices of 2025 Bangladesh in 2025 is a country at a moment of quiet but fundamental reckoning. In the last decade, it has enjoyed impressive economic growth, ambitious infrastructure projects, and an increasingly visible international spotlight. But behind those successes seethes an increasing feeling that the nation is teetering on a precipice, and … Read more
Just as Bangladesh works toward the ambitious target of a “Tobacco-Free 2040”, disturbing new revelations reveal that this headway is being impeded by none other than our old nemesis: the tobacco industry. The Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index (GTIII) 2025 was launched, and the results for Bangladesh should serve as a rude wake-up call to … Read more
Growing, changing and at a crossroads Bangladesh has always been a people’s country: colourful, resilient, and crowded, as it is stretched out on low-lying plains. What follows is a look at the growth story of a nation whose population, as we approach the mid-2020s, retains the basic outlines of its rise but with indispensable details … Read more
Bangladesh Moves to Protect Internet Freedom and Privacy Bangladesh has made a bold move to secure digital rights, particularly privacy and security of information, which is especially important for democracy, by adopting the Bangladesh Telecommunication (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. The council decided at its weekly meeting held in the office of chief adviser Muhammad Yunus in … Read more
New turn in the killing of political activist Sharif Osman Hadi An important eyewitness account has brought a fresh burst of momentum to an investigation into the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi, an independent parliamentary candidate whose fatal shooting in central Dhaka earlier this month horrified the nation. Auto-rickshaw driver Md. Kamal Hossian (46), who … Read more
Tarique Rahman’s Message to the Nation After seventeen long years in exile, Tarique Rahman, the Acting Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), returned to Dhaka and addressed a massive public gathering at the July 36 Expressway, an event his supporters have already begun calling historic. More than a political homecoming, the speech was framed … Read more
What it means for South Asian diplomacy India has officially confirmed that it is examining Bangladesh’s renewed request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This development has added fresh urgency to an already tense political landscape in the region. Speaking to the press on Wednesday, Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal … Read more
How Bangladesh earned the UN’s deepest gratitude Bangladesh is back in the forefront on the world stage, winning heartfelt appreciation from the United Nations for its strong leadership and valiant role in global peacekeeping. With unfailing devotion, Bangladeshi peacekeepers remain a living symbol of the country’s unwavering engagement in international peace and security. The South … Read more
Will Delhi extradite Sheikh Hasina? Bangladesh has once again approached India, requesting the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the wake of a dramatic verdict by the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT). The move marks a renewed chapter in a tense diplomatic exchange that is drawing regional and international attention. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md … Read more
CEC signals election schedule for mid-December With Bangladesh entering into the eve of a defining political moment, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that the much-delayed schedule for the election is expected to be announced in the second week of December. With most preparations already completed, the CEC is confident that in … Read more