Bangladesh category will focus on Bangladesh’s currents affairs, business events, inspiring development projects.
Narsingdi Textile Engineering College students stopped the Dhaka-Sylhet highway to protest the college’s closure, defying the Bangladesh Handloom Board’s request to place it under its Department of Textiles. Sahe Pratap, Narsingdi Sadar upazila, students have blocked the road from 12:00 pm Tuesday. The blockage stopped long-haul buses and trucks, causing a 10-km tailback on both … 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
Lifestyle of 30-Year-Old Ayesha in Rural Bangladesh In the verdant rural settings of Bangladesh, where lush vegetation and demanding conditions prevail, we encounter the inspiring story of a thirty-year-old woman who, despite being illiterate, bravely confronts the considerable hardships often hidden from the outside world. This narrative presents a compelling account of her daily challenges, … Read more
Bangladesh is pivotal following the student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. The interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, has proposed holding municipal elections by the end of 2025 as a preliminary step towards restoring democratic governance. This initiative has sparked a diverse discussion regarding its potential … Read more
The significant project to elevate Bangladesh’s aviation sector has visible delays in the construction of the third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka. When it was first announced, the terminal was scheduled to be completed by April 2024, and would be fully operational by October 2024, but the opening has now been pushed back to 2026. … Read more
The answer is Dhaka, the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. Dhaka is a bustling metropolis and the economic and cultural centre of the country. But with its rapid urbanization and economic development, the city has also been experiencing a steady increase in crime rates, worrying citizens, law enforcement agencies, and decision-makers The Growing Crime Wave Robbery, … Read more
Bangladeshi students at the forefront of protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina as prime minister last year launched a political party on Friday to contest elections likely to be held by the end of the year. The launch of ‘Jatiya Nagorik Party’ (National Citizens’ Party), opens a new chapter in the turbulent politics of the South … Read more
The interim government of Bangladesh made a move that is unprecedented; and may have disastrous implications to the future of hundreds of aspiring civil servants in the country. The recently disengaged 167 candidates, almost selected for cadre posts under the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations, have become a source of outrage and questions about governance and … Read more
Challenges and Pathways Forward Bangladesh over the last few decades has been seen as a successful development model for a South Asian nation of more than 170 million. Global attention has been drawn to the progress in poverty alleviation, garment exports and human development indices. On the flip side though, like many other developing countries, economic turbulence that … Read more
The transitional government took several steps toward its reform agenda by beginning to receive detailed reports from the established commissions to address essential governance issues. The government formed these commissions to propose reformative measures in the Election Commission, the Anti-Corruption Commission, the judiciary, public administration, police service, and the constitution itself. The move is likely … Read more
The Bangladesh-India border, which measures more than 4,000 kilometres, has been a constant cause of disputes and negotiations through the years. Tensions have been rising over the past few weeks after India started erecting barbed wire fences in areas along the border previously without fencing, including the districts of Lalmonirhat, Naogaon and Chapainawabanj. Since Border Guard Bangladesh … Read more
The Debate Dividing the Nation The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and like-minded opposition parties are now involved in a political controversy with the student leaders who led the revolutionary movement last July and August. Inspired by the revolutionary spirit, an impassioned call to issue a proclamation has ignited a national debate over the country’s path. … Read more
A Tribute to Linguistic Diversity February 21st is a day that the world celebrates International Mother Language Day, which is dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. This is a crucial day for the citizens of Bangladesh, as it marks the sacrifices of the people in 1952, during which Bengali students gave their lives in … Read more
Bangladesh, home to over 170 million people, consistently ranks among the countries most vulnerable to climate change. Its geographic position, low-lying topography, and reliance on agriculture render it especially vulnerable to rising maritime levels, erratic meteorological patterns, and heightened natural disasters. With a contribution of less than 0.4% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the … Read more
Recently, a handful of controversial legal cases involving high-profile individuals ended with their release or acquittal in Bangladesh. In a country known for patterns of impunity, such developments raise key questions in political and public debates about the future of justice and accountability. Senior politicians included in the list of those acquitted or released are … Read more