Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday underlined the need for expanding the markets for the country’s export products.”In order to boost exports the markets for our products should be expanded along …
Bangladesh’s major trade bodies join global call for Red Sea safety
Three of Bangladesh’s major trade bodies have joined a global initiative calling on governments to collaborate in ensuring safe passage of commercial vessels over the Red Sea and deter a repeat of …
This huge fire in Bangladesh, which left 7,000 people homeless, shows just how ‘forgotten’ Rohingya refugees have become
In the Rohingya refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar, more than 1 million people are living in worsening conditions. However, the world wasn’t watching when tragedy unfolded.
Can Bangladesh preserve its Unesco-listed, colourful painted rickshaws?
Many third or fourth generation rickshaw artists are losing interest in the time-consuming craft that provides little recognition or income.
Despite surplus production, why is Bangladesh still importing rice?
Despite a significant surplus of over 30 lakh tonnes in rice production in fiscal year 2021-22, Bangladesh had to import nearly 10 lakh tonnes of this staple food through public and private …
‘Being Hindu in Bangladesh’ by Deep Halder and Avishek Biswas: Bangladesh minority report
One of Asia’s youngest nations, Bangladesh had a blood-soaked birth in 1971. A genocide by the Pakistani military claimed an estimated 30 lakh …
Maoists were armed by ULFA, got 2 consignments of weapons from Bangladesh, says Rajeev Bhattacharyya in his book
CPI Maoists received weapons from Bangladesh through ULFA, revealing Pakistan’s involvement in insurgency in Northeast India.
Opportunities galore beckon for young entrepreneurs at Shark Tank Bangladesh
A new window has been opened for young entrepreneurs as the global phenomenon show “Shark Tank” is finally coming to Bangladesh as Shark Tank Bangladesh.Organisers informed this in a programme to …
‘Shark Tank’ business show to kick off in Bangladesh on 12 Feb
Shooting for the much-anticipated show is scheduled to kick off on 12 February, following a screening process that involved evaluating over 2,000 companies to select the best businesses. Bangladesh’s …
CPD: Govt needs to file a lawsuit over Tangail sari GI
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) urged the Bangladesh High Commission in India to promptly initiate legal measures to resolve the ongoing dispute regarding the registration of the Tangail sari as …