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
Bangladesh between India and China: The dilemma of defence diversification
15 September 2026
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Geopolitical Insights
BRAC Bank only Bangladeshi bank on Forbes' Top Performing Banks list
16 September 2026
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Banks
Bengal and the coming of Islam: A story of soil and spirit
14 September 2026
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In Focus
Part 5 / Jinnah vs Fazlul Huq: The forgotten debate over Pakistan
16 February 2026
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In Focus
Why are we in such a hurry to live?
15 September 2026
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Wisdom
Energy crisis hits orders at 55% of knitwear factories
16 September 2026
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Business
Bangladesh's education crisis: The future has already begun
14 September 2026
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Big Picture
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
Half of Japanese firms in Bangladesh expect profits in 2026
Jetro survey finds improving confidence lifts outlook to highest level since 2019
30 March 2026
Antibiotics losing power: A growing global health crisis
Antibiotics, once hailed as miracle drugs, are now facing a silent yet escalating threat called antibiotic resistance. This growing crisis, driven by misuse and overuse, is steadily weakening one of medicine’s most powerful tools.
29 March 2026
The renewables gambit: Race against time and tariffs
Bangladesh risks losing 30% of EU garment exports if it fails to reach mandated decarbonisation targets by 2030
27 March 2026
Youth unemployment contributing to social risks
Govt report says youth could drive growth or become demographic burden
27 March 2026
First commercial crocodile farm gasping for survival
At present, the Reptiles Farm Ltd is as good as abandoned, farm sources say
26 March 2026
‘Artificial shortage’ pushes up edible oil prices
Retailers say; wholesalers blame supply constraints
18 March 2026
Solar could help save $3 billion in LNG costs in 25 years: IEEFA
The international institute releases report on Iran tensions and Asia’s energy crisis
16 March 2026
War further clouds private credit demand
Credit growth to the private sector has been staying around 6 percent as businesses continue to be shy about taking on fresh projects amid economic uncertainty.
16 March 2026
Family cards could reduce poverty to 11.3%
Finds new study, says impact will depend on accurate targeting and transparent beneficiary selection
13 March 2026
Dhaka freezes plan to join Haiti peacekeeping
Bangladesh has decided not to deploy peacekeepers to Haiti for the proposed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) mission amid global turmoil and shifting geopolitical dynamics, officials and internal correspondence confirmed.
12 March 2026
How dependent are we on Middle East oil, gas?
Bangladesh imports crude and refined fuel oil from a range of countries, including in the Middle East, to meet its annual demand of roughly 70 lakh tonnes
12 March 2026
Prioritise energy security as war fallout weighs on economy
Says CPD, urging govt to use next budget to strengthen power and fuel stability for ensuring macroeconomic growth
10 March 2026
What does the war mean for remittances?
The ongoing military escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is disrupting global transport routes, airspace access, and economic activity in the Gulf region. For Bangladesh, where labour migration to and remittance inflows from the Middle East are crucial, the conflict poses serious economic risks.
10 March 2026
‘Tricked into war’
Bangladeshi men are being flown out of Dhaka, routed through Saudi Arabia and the UAE, before being taken to Moscow and forced onto the frontlines of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
4 March 2026
February remittance crosses $3b
Bangladesh recorded its highest remittance inflow for any February in at least seven years last month, as expatriates sent home more money ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the largest festivals for Muslims.
2 March 2026
The rice gene bank that feeds Bangladesh
BRRI’s gene bank preserves biodiversity, enabling high-yield varieties, boosting production, and securing the country’s long-term food security
28 February 2026
Beyond the scars: From fighting acid to healing minds
Monira Rahman is more than a pioneer; she is a promise that even from the ashes of fire and acid, light and hope can grow.
26 February 2026
NBR misses target by Tk 60,110 crore despite 13% growth
Revenue collection by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) grew 13 percent year-on-year to Tk 2.24 lakh crore in the July-January period of fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), driven largely by strong VAT receipts from domestic trade and economic activity.
23 February 2026
A costly trade gamble
Time is the most valuable currency in global trade. Wise governments spend it carefully. On February 9, however, Bangladesh’s interim administration spent it recklessly.
22 February 2026
The flower trail behind our celebrations
From Godkhali to Dhaka, flowers journey daily, bringing colour, fragrance, and joy to homes, weddings, and celebrations
21 February 2026