Internet users in Bangladesh are facing disruption after the country’s second submarine cable, SEA-ME-WE 5, the largest supplier of international bandwidth to Bangladesh, broke over the weekend.
Amir Arrives In Bangladesh
The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Dhaka, on a state visit to the friendly People’s …
Record 16,233MW electricity produced in Bangladesh
Bangladesh hit a milestone in its energy production history at 9pm on Monday, reaching a record high of 16,233 megawatts (MW) of electricity. The Senior Information Officer of the Ministry of Power, …
Bangladesh uses satellite transmitters on saltwater crocodiles in Asia’s first
In a breakthrough in saltwater crocodile conservation in the country, Bangladesh has started using a satellite tagging system to monitor the species’ movements, habits, and life span in the Sundarbans …
The Baloch people are alienated: Today so are the Pashtuns in Pakistan
If there was a moment in Pakistan’s history, when another Bangladesh could occur, it is now. The reasons for this lie in the complete and total alienation of the Pashtuns living in Pakistan.Once seen …
Bangladesh suffers Internet outage after SEA-ME-WE 5 cable break
Internet services in Bangladesh have been disrupted after the SEA-ME-WE 5 subsea cable was damaged. As reported by the Daily Star, a Bangladesh newspaper, the breakage occurred just after midnight on …
The hidden challenges of payments in Bangladesh’s thriving IT sector
Bangladesh, once referred to as a “Basket Case” by Henry Kissinger, has emerged as a shining example for developing nations worldwide. With a population of 170.279 million people, the country now …
Trade deal with Japan will boost Bangladesh’s post-LDC success
Securing the EPA with Japan would ensure Bangladesh retains duty-free access to the Japanese market even after graduating to developing country status in 2026. A joint study on the EPA was conducted …
The silent suffering of Bangladesh’s middle-aged group
As a country experiencing a demographic dividend, ‘youth’ is a buzzword in Bangladesh. In fact, most discussions tend to revolve around the youth and the elderly, leaving the middle-aged overlooked.
Why Bangladesh’s China-Funded Pekua Submarine Base Will Prove To Be A Migraine For India
Damien Symon, who goes by the ID ‘detrestfa’ on the social media platform X, last month released a satellite image of a dry dock developed at the China-built base in Bangladesh.