Bangladesh
PM emphasises youth development for a better Bangladesh
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday stressed the importance of nurturing the country's youth, saying Bangladesh's future depends on the proper development of its younger generation.
27 July 2026, 19:33 PM
China industrial zone takes off in Chattogram
Bangladesh on Monday formally launched construction of the long-awaited China Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chattogram's Anwara.
27 July 2026, 18:05 PM
Achieving SDGs by 2030 needs $421b more
Most of the required funding would need to come from domestic public and private sources, climate finance and international partnerships
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
PM commits full government support to revive tea industry
The government would extend the policy, financial, and institutional support needed to help the industry grow, he said
26 July 2026, 15:55 PM
BTRC fines four mobile operators Tk 8.68cr over illegal VoIP SIMs
The penalties were imposed on Robi Axiata, Banglalink, Teletalk and Grameenphone at Tk 10,000 per SIM
26 July 2026, 12:42 PM
Bangladesh football's rise sparks SAFF rethink
A logo inspired by Bangladesh's traditional Jamdani weaving and Nakshi Kantha embroidery was unveiled at the Sheraton Hotel in Dhaka yesterday, carrying the colours and identity of South Asia's seven nations as the symbol of the upcoming SAFF Championship.
26 July 2026, 11:45 AM
Bangladesh receive direct quarterfinal berth at Asian Games cricket
Bangladesh have secured a direct place in the knockout stage of the men's cricket event at the 2026 Asian Games, which will be held in Nagoya, Japan, in September.
24 July 2026, 16:30 PM
IDP's Razib Mahbubul on making smarter study-abroad decisions
In this interview, Campus speaks with Razib Mahbubul, Country Director of IDP Education Bangladesh.
23 July 2026, 17:00 PM
Lack of practice matches behind batting debacle in Zim, says Ashraful
Bangladesh batting coach Mohammad Ashraful believes the absence of practice matches before the Zimbabwe tour left the batters struggling to adapt to the conditions, contributing to the team's disappointing performances.
22 July 2026, 16:30 PM
Bangladesh seal women's kabaddi series against Nepal
Bangladesh's women's kabaddi team clinched the five-match series against Nepal with one game to spare after defeating the visitors 34-22 in the fourth match at the National Kabaddi Stadium in Paltan on Tuesday.
21 July 2026, 21:27 PM
Every four years, the world cup asks who we've become
I enjoy it for what it is: a piece of our lives that comes around every four years to hand us joy.
21 July 2026, 17:34 PM
Dhaka to host SAFF Championship from Nov 4-17
Dhaka will host the 15th SAFF Championship from November 4 to 17, the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) confirmed in a press release on Sunday.
21 July 2026, 12:32 PM
What Bangladesh can learn from the Global Justice Report
Every once in a while, a document comes along that forces us to rethink the boundaries of what we believe is possible.
21 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Can the new Rohingya committee move repatriation beyond promises?
The formation of a national committee on the Rohingya crisis, headed by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is an important political signal.
21 July 2026, 09:00 AM
Supermarket outlets double in just one year
Modern retail outlets are steadily expanding their footprint across Bangladesh’s urban landscape as consumers increasingly prioritise convenience in shopping.
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Sri Lanka's Softlogic Life buys 60% stake in Diamond Life
The Sri Lankan company signed a share purchase agreement to acquire the stake for nearly $1.9 million or Tk 23.4 crore
19 July 2026, 20:05 PM
Bangladesh crowned Women's Junior AHF Cup champions
Bangladesh's women's U-20 hockey team were crowned unbeaten champions of the Women's Junior AHF Cup after defeating Kazakhstan 2-0 in the final in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday.
19 July 2026, 00:18 AM
We must fix the microplastic menace
Enforce relevant laws strictly, build alternatives to reduce dependency
18 July 2026, 18:55 PM
Youth skills must match industry needs
Our education and skills training system needs a major overhaul
15 July 2026, 18:07 PM
How Bangladesh is leaving tobacco tax revenue on the table
Bangladesh’s tobacco tax policy has long been framed around two objectives: reducing tobacco consumption and mobilising revenue.
9 July 2026, 08:00 AM