Panelists at a National Dialogue held in Dhaka on Tuesday stressed the urgent need to reduce tobacco consumption in Bangladesh to below 5% by 2040 to protect public health and save lives. The event, organized by the Health Protection Foundation at the CIRDAP Auditorium,
Ailing former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to leave for London for medical treatment
Aides to Bangladesh’s ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia say she is leaving for London for medical treatment, leaving behind a nation grappling with uncertainty over its political future after …
BB not satisfied with financial stability in 5 months
The Bangladesh Bank is not satisfied with the level of financial stability achieved over the past five months under …
Bangladesh Culture Ministry Taps Eight Directors for ‘Remembering Monsoon’ Initiative
The Bangladesh Ministry of Cultural Affairs has launched an ambitious anthology film project titled “Remembering Monsoon,” selecting eight accomplished directors to create works that will traverse the …
Bangladesh on edge as earthquake threats escalate
The tremors of a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that rattled the region on Tuesday morning serve as a stark reminder of Bangladesh’s seismic vulnerabilities. While no casualties have been reported in …
Why are young professionals leaving Bangladesh?
If you ask any multinational, regional, or large local corporate CEOs what keeps them awake at night, the most common reply is likely to be—employee retention. Be it Standard Chartered, Citibank, or …
Bangladesh bureaucracy faces fresh friction amid reforms
The government’s administrative machinery appears mired in perpetual turmoil, with challenges and disputes surfacing regularly. These issues, spanning the corridors of the Bangladesh Secretariat and …
Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for exiled Sheikh Hasina: Will the former PM be deported now?
A Bangladeshi court issued a second arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently in exile in India, linked to enforced disappearances during her tenure. The interim government …
Freshwater canal grabs in Bangladesh are harming local communities
Legally available to all, freshwater canals are being appropriated by leaseholders for personal gain, argue three water analysts.
Starmer Backs City Minister Despite Ongoing Property Scandal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he retains confidence in his City minister, Tulip Siddiq, who has come under scrutiny over her ties to properties linked to allies of Bangladesh’s ousted former …