Azha, the second largest religious festival of the Muslim Ummah, fast approaching, excitement is steadily mounting across Bangladesh. The nation is preparing for nearly a fortnight of spiritual …
Next seven months are crucial for Bangladesh economy: Alam
Observing that the next seven months are crucial for Bangladesh’s economy, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam yesterday said the interim government has taken an ambitious plan to expand the …
Businesses count costs as India and Bangladesh impose trade restrictions
Relations between the countries have been sour for months but differences were mostly expressed verbally until now.
For millions in Bangladesh May Day means work for survival, no celebration
While the world observes International Workers’ Day with speeches, processions, and pledges of solidarity, millions of workers across Bangladesh mark the day not with rest, but amid relentless …
Bangladesh should occupy NE states if India attacks Pakistan’: Yunus aide on Pahalgam
ALM Fazlur Rahman has said that Bangladesh should occupy India’s seven northeast states if it attacks Pakistan in response to Phalagam terror attack …
Deposed Bangladesh PM’s expat son decries family’s property seizure
Deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s expatriate son Sajeeb Wazed Joy has sharply criticised the seizure of property of close family members in Bangladesh saying it was done without any proof of …
Won’t get even 5 minutes to escape: Islamists warn Bangladesh govt
In what reveals the power and confidence gained by Islamists in Bangladesh, several Islamic hardline parties have warned the Muhammed Yunus-led interim government against implementing the proposals of …
CA Yunus: Dream of New Bangladesh not possible without better conditions for workers
Highlighting the importance of workers’ welfare through joint efforts, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said the mass desire to build New Bangladesh would remain unfulfilled if the …
FBCCI seeks policy support to restore business confidence
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) yesterday urged the government to provide policy support to restore confidence in trade and commerce in the fiscal year 2025-26.
How is Bangladesh preparing farmers for increasingly salty soil?
Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi farmers are being trained to farm on soils getting saltier due to climate change.