Why are we in such a hurry to live?
15 September 2026
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Wisdom
Perspective / What can the price of an iPhone Duo buy in Bangladesh?
1 HOUR(s)
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Life & Living
Essay / ‘The Odyssey’ and what we lose when myth belongs only to its heroes
15 September 2026
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Essay
Microsoft proposes AI code to keep future models under human control
15 September 2026
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Technology
Bangladesh between India and China: The dilemma of defence diversification
15 September 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
Part 5 / Jinnah vs Fazlul Huq: The forgotten debate over Pakistan
16 February 2026
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In Focus
Bangladesh must strategise carefully for the next Ganges treaty
5 HOUR(s)
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Views
UAE cancels visas of over 4,000 Bangladeshis, leaving many unable to return to jobs
14 September 2026
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Work and Migration
Energy crisis hits orders at 55% of knitwear factories
16 September 2026
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Business
Law Interview / The protection of elderly parents is both a social and legal concern
16 September 2026
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Law & Our Rights
Chinese economic zone still stalled after a decade
Beza chief sets 180-day roadmap to break deadlock
27 April 2026
The boom is over: How Bangladesh’s startups hit a wall
After raising over a billion dollars, startups are struggling to make payroll -- and the foreign money is no longer coming
25 April 2026
Boro paddy prices fall amid ample supply
Boro paddy accounts for nearly 55 percent of Bangladesh’s yearly rice production
24 April 2026
Firms trim margins, shrink packs as fuel price hike bites
Companies are deploying a range of measures to absorb the cost shock without immediately raising retail prices
23 April 2026
Two-thirds of agent banking outlets not engaged in lending: study
Despite growth, agent banking is more effective at mobilising deposits than providing credit
22 April 2026
Eco-friendly handicraft venture creates 400 rural jobs
The initiative has significantly changed lives in the area
21 April 2026
Gas shortage brings DAP fertiliser production to a halt
An acute shortage of ammonia has closed down production at the state-owned DAP Fertilizer Company Limited (DAPFCL), marking a fresh setback for the country’s fertiliser supply chain, officials said.
20 April 2026
Can wind power emerge as a pillar in the energy mix?
From early pilot schemes in Feni and Kutubdia to Sirajganj initiatives, Bangladesh’s wind power is maturing
18 April 2026
RMG exports brace for a gathering storm
Unsold inventories push Western buyers towards 10% order cuts while energy shortages disrupt apparel production
17 April 2026
Govt drafts 5-year strategic plan
Designates ICT as special priority sector
16 April 2026
Starlink in Bangladesh: Blazing fast, but few can afford
Ookla report places Bangladesh among Asia-Pacific’s top performers on latency
14 April 2026
Islamic banks’ deposits rise 9.4% in Dec
Islamic banks now hold 24.38 percent of total deposits across the banking sector
13 April 2026
Bank Resolution Act, 2026: Doors open for ex‑owners to reclaim banks
The newly enacted Bank Resolution Act, 2026, paves the way for former owners to regain control of merging banks under relatively easy terms, a move seen as a reversal of the interim government’s banking reform.
12 April 2026
Fuel crisis drives e-bike demand in Bangladesh
Industry data shows a sharp increase in monthly sales of e-bikes just as the fuel crisis started
12 April 2026
Of smoke, soot, and suffering
Toxic emissions from a factory in Rupsha upazila of Khulna have been causing environmental pollution in at least eight neighbouring villages.
11 April 2026
America’s war crimes
Donald Trump escalates threats against Iran, sparking global fears of nuclear war and devastating regional conflict.
8 April 2026
FDI growth masks slowdown in fresh capital inflow
Bangladesh’s net foreign direct investment witnessed a sharp 39 percent increase in 2025, reaching $1.77 billion, according to central bank data.
8 April 2026
Two-thirds of registered taxpayers skip return filing
Most filings for FY26, which is around 42.97 lakh, were made online, while 3.04 lakh were paper-based
5 April 2026
Tk 600cr venture firm backed by 39 banks eyes Bangladesh’s next Uber or Instagram
Bangladesh’s first large-scale venture capital firm will begin operations this month to address the long-standing funding gap for local startup
2 April 2026
Energy decisions critical for macroeconomic management
Says Debapriya Bhattacharya as next budget must address fuel, debt, and fiscal pressures
1 April 2026