The Daily Star (TDS): How will you evaluate the current status of Rohingya refugees?

A project titled “Empowering left behind minority communities to effectively participate in the development process of Bangladesh” is being implemented by Bandhu Social Welfare Society, BLAST, Nagorik Uddyog, and WAVE Foundation with the support of Christian Aid and European Union.

The coast of Mirsharai, an upazila in the southeast division of Chattogram, wakes up in the morning to the sounds of under-construction factories, and machines of several newly-built plants on a vast part of the region.

The government is giving priority to develop economic zones on khas or state-owned fallow lands to reduce pressure on the public exchequer in acquiring land from individual owners, according to the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza).

As of now, development work for the establishment of 28 economic zones is underway. And four government-owned zones -- the BSMSN,

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) yesterday froze 230 accounts of several mobile financial service providers as the accountholders were allegedly involved in hundi.

The users of mobile financial service provider Nagad today said they failed to get access to their Nagad account through the app.

In conversation with Chris Gibson, international officer and country manager for Bangladesh at the University of Manchester

Micronutrients are required for our body in minimal amounts but play a major role for human health, growth, and development. They also keep our body active and functional. All vitamins and minerals are known as micronutrients and, they are available in our food items.

“Although people with disabilities are the largest minority group in the world in terms of numbers, I didn’t even think about them before I experienced that massive accident,” said Asif Iqbal Chowdhury while sharing the story of how he founded Suborno Nagorik Foundation.

99 years ago today Turkish Grand National Assembly proclaimed the foundation of the Republic of Türkiye.

The Republic of Türkiye has spared no effort to provide its humanitarian and development support to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

I greet you with my most heartfelt feelings, affection, and respect.

Bangladesh and Türkiye’s relationship has been deeply tied together in the history of both countries. This story of friendship and partnership dates back to before both countries had even emerged as modern nation-states.

It is the local Awami League leaders and their allies who are actually enforcing the transport strikes in divisional cities right before the BNP rallies, while ministers keep insisting that transport associations are independent.

Despite the openers proving a solid start, Bangladesh allowed the Netherlands to gain the upper hand as the Tigers lost momentum in the middle overs in the two sides’ first Super 12 encounter in the T20 World Cup at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart today.

Participants in an online discussion suggested that CSR initiatives should come forward to support people with disabilities and ensure their well-being.  

Every time we shop for groceries, it appears that plastic is an inevitable part of the experience. While many companies are slowly implementing upscaling, introducing paper bags and biodegradable plastic,

The continuous rise in prices of sugar is posing problems for consumers. Not only are we paying more for a staple food product,

As our preference for food is slowly taking a foreign route, croissants are gaining popularity among the urban populace. A croissant is a delicacy that our local tastebuds have come to enjoy. Bakeries all around the city now offer this popular food.