“China noted that the situation in Bangladesh has come under control and social order has resumed. The Chinese side is heartened by that as Bangladesh’s friend and close neighbour,” said the …
Dangerous times – The turmoil in Bangladesh sees the stirring of counter-narratives
This has made us realise that Bangladesh is facing internal enemies who oppose development and overall success. The destruction of public property and the setting of fire to essential government …
Bridging the Healthcare Gap; a call for Universal Health Coverage in Bangladesh
While Bangladesh has made commendable progress in public health since independence, particularly in achieving the Millennium Development Goals, recent reports from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics …
Bangladesh student protests: Internet restored in country after 10 days
Internet connection was restored in Bangladesh after being restricted for 10 days amidst the nationwide violence over quota reforms in government jobs.
‘All We Think of Is Him’: Putting Names and Faces to Bangladesh Carnage
The partial lifting of a communications blackout is providing a picture of the young victims of a brutal crackdown on protesters. Thousands of others have been swept into jails.
Students in Bangladesh Are Challenging a Repressive System
Repression of student protests in Bangladesh has killed almost 200 people. The protests began over the allocation of government jobs but developed into a wider challenge to a ruling party that’s out …
Bangladesh government had to act to restore order
The student protests in Bangladesh emerged in response to a Supreme Court ruling on government job quotas, a matter of significant national importance. The government recognizes the right to peaceful …
Singer Bangladesh announces Q2’24 financial results
Singer Bangladesh Limited has recently announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. The company reported a turnover of Tk1,190 crore, reflecting an 8.8% …
Bangladesh counts cost of internet blackout as service partially restored
Fixed line broadband internet connectivity in Bangladesh has been partially restored in select areas and for certain business sectors after a five-day blackout that has reportedly wreaked havoc on …
Bangladesh curfews, internet blackout batter economy amid quota protests
Zunaid Ahmed Palak, Bangladesh’s state minister for information and communication technology, told the media on Monday that the government was aware of the financial losses due to the blackout. “We …