Bangladesh

Canada announces US $272.1m for development projects

Canada has announced US$ 272.1 million for development projects in Bangladesh and the broader Indo-Pacific region amid major funding cuts by US President Donald Trump's administration.
10 March 2025

‘Ensure our safety’: Showbiz stars speak out

The recent incident of the rape of eight-year-old Asiya, being abused by her relatives, has left the entire country shocked. Some of the prominent Bangladeshi artistes have shared their deep concern over these horrifying incidents, calling for justice, stricter punishments, and a fundamental shift in societal attitudes.
9 March 2025

We don’t score 300 runs regularly and that’s the reality: Shanto

Another meek batting display saw Bangladesh eliminated from the race for the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy following a five-wicket defeat against New Zealand in their second Group A fixture at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium yesterday.
25 February 2025

Why Bangladesh needs deliberative democracy now

The July Revolution of 2024 marks Bangladesh's shift toward deliberative democracy.
23 February 2025

Tigers’ five-wicket collapse against India an accident: Razzak

Bangladesh selector Abdur Razzak has called the Tigers’ five-wicket collapse against India in an ICC Champions Trophy group-stage fixture “an accident” and assured that such a calamity wouldn’t take place in the next match against New Zealand.
22 February 2025

Where to watch the Champions Trophy

Bangladesh fans can catch the action on Nagorik TV and T Sports, who will be the linear TV broadcasters in Bangladesh, with Toffee app making the games available via streaming too.
19 February 2025

Bangladesh rely on ‘game changer’ Rishad in CT

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto feels that leg-spinner Rishad Hossain will play an important for the team in their forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy campaign, especially in the Pakistan leg.
18 February 2025

What the media opinion survey tells us

Bangladesh's 1st media opinion survey: 45K families polled on trust & independence.
17 February 2025

Bangladesh will bag close to Tk 30cr if Shanto’s wish fulfilled

If Bangladesh indeed win the title, and in the process win two of their group stage matches, they would bag a whopping 29.196 crore taka from the event ($2,240,000+125,000+68,000 = $2,433,000).
14 February 2025

Economic diplomacy in the time of geopolitical turbulence

Bangladesh needs effective economic diplomacy to navigate global challenges post-LDC graduation.
13 February 2025

Chaos is a ladder

Chaos in Bangladesh mirrors Littlefinger's view: disorder is a ladder to power.
10 February 2025

Hamza Choudhury in preliminary squad for India clash

Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Choudhury has been named alongside Italy-based young midfielder Fahamedul Islam in the 38-member preliminary squad for Bangladesh’s first Asian Cup Qualifiers match against India, which will be held in Shilong on March 25.
9 February 2025

Old India-Pakistan rivalry drives South Asia diplomatic reshuffle

New Delhi courting Afghanistan's Taliban while Islamabad befriends the new leaders of post-revolutionary Bangladesh
1 February 2025

Joty eyeing series win, not yet World Cup qualification

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty said her team is not yet thinking about direct qualification for this year's Women's ODI World Cup after inflicting a first-ever defeat on West Indies in Basseterre on Tuesday.
22 January 2025

23rd Dhaka International Film Festival kicks off tomorrow

The 23rd edition of the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to commence tomorrow, January 11. The nine-day festival will run until January 19, featuring 220 feature and short films from 75 countries across 10 categories. Among them, 44 films from Bangladesh will be showcased.
10 January 2025

Bangladesh avoid finishing bottom of WTC table

After having finished bottom of the pile in the first two Test Championship cycles, Bangladesh will spare themselves the ignominy in the current World Test Championship cycle, a fact confirmed following Pakistan’s five-point penalty by the ICC.
8 January 2025

Proper audits can ensure social compliance in the RMG industry

Explore social compliance audits in Bangladesh’s RMG sector and their impact on workers.
28 December 2024

Charting a path ahead for the RMG sector

Bangladesh has emerged as an economic success story, primarily through its booming ready-made garments (RMG) sector.
26 December 2024

Digital Bangladesh needs more digital progression

Explore how digital transformation and affordable internet can drive growth in Bangladesh.
25 December 2024

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan arrives, ready to enchant Dhaka tonight

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has finally arrived in Bangladesh, to specifically perform at a concert in Dhaka titled "Echoes of Revolution." The Pakistani singer touched down at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at midnight on Friday.
21 December 2024