The bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Myanmar through the Teknaf land port came to a complete halt on Sunday due to the escalation of the fighting in Rakhine state between the government forces …
Brac Bank: Pioneering financial inclusion of women in Bangladesh
The economic progress of a nation is closely tied to the active involvement of its population in economic endeavours. With Bangladesh ranking 8th globally in population size, women constitute half of …
Brac Bank: Pioneering financial inclusion of women in Bangladesh
The economic progress of a nation is closely tied to the active involvement of its population in economic endeavours. With Bangladesh ranking 8th globally in population size, women constitute half of …
Finance ministry identifies weaknesses of state-owned enterprises, suggest remedies
The finance ministry recently came up with a report on 10 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and autonomous entities, rating their performances and gauging weaknesses saying the Bangladesh Overseas …
Rishad Hossain becomes newest hope for legspin in Bangladesh
He has the backing of the Bangladesh head coach, but lack of game time in domestic cricket will be a hurdle he’ll have to overcome …
Is Bangladesh witnessing a surge in female motorcycle users?
In a nation where traditional gender roles have long dictated societal norms a quiet revolution is underway on the streets of Bangladesh. In recent years, as more and more women are seizing the …
Bangladesh’s growing prowess in RMG makes Chinese investors upbeat
Chinese textile and garment entrepreneurs are bullish about Bangladesh as the country cements its position as a top supplier of apparel items, evidenced from a healthy flow of orders from …
A ticking time bomb? Bangladesh’s NEET crisis paints a bleak future
A high NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) rate can spell trouble for an economy, especially when it constitutes primarily the country’s youth …
On 7 March, Bangabandhu outlined a secular Bangladesh
It was a message loud and clear – that Bangladesh is home to Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, its multifarious ethnic groups and others …
Bangladesh teacher suspended after allegedly shooting student in exam
A lecturer in a medical school in Bangladesh has been suspended, two days after allegedly shooting and injuring a student in a classroom. Raihan Sharif was arrested shortly afterwards but was only …