Bangladesh
How the Kabinnama can protect Bangladeshi Muslim women’s rights
Last year, a legal controversy arose regarding “a Muslim wife’s approval to second marriage” flooding social media, creating confusion, uncertainty, and agitation among the netizens.
29 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Eskayef begins local production of Novo Nordisk's modern insulin cartridges
Eskayef has entered a technology transfer arrangement with Novo Nordisk, which supplies roughly 40 percent of Bangladesh's insulin demand, marking a shift from reliance on imports.
28 April 2026, 18:28 PM
Before scaling up renewables, we must first make the grid flexible
Bangladesh is on the brink of a major transformation in its power sector.
27 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Latham relying on footage and adaptability
Tom Latham said New Zealand have been analysing available footage of Bangladesh players ahead of the T20I series, particularly as several members of the hosts’ squad are yet to debut in the format.
26 April 2026, 21:16 PM
The silent exclusion built into Bangladesh’s ID system
When Haya (not real name) applied for an e-passport recently, the form allowed her to provide either her parents’ names or those of a legal guardian. She listed her guardian.
25 April 2026, 11:00 AM
BCIC urea import tender draws bids for just 25% of target
The state-run entity received bids for the supply of 50,000 tonnes of urea from suppliers against the second tender after it found no response against its first international tender to buy 200,000 tonnes of urea
23 April 2026, 21:26 PM
Athapaththu stars in Sri Lanka’s series-levelling victory over Bangladesh
Riding on skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s all-round brilliance, Sri Lanka bounced back strongly in the three-match WODI series, defeating hosts Bangladesh by four wickets in the second match at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium on Wednesday.
22 April 2026, 16:25 PM
Bangladesh, India in same group again in SAFF Women's Championship
Defending champions Bangladesh have been drawn with host India in the SAFF Women's Championship, which will be held in Goa from May 25 to June 6.
22 April 2026, 13:58 PM
Bangladesh fined for slow over-rate in 2nd ODI
Bangladesh have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the second Men’s ODI in Dhaka on Monday, said a press release from the ICC.
22 April 2026, 13:35 PM
64 initiatives honoured at Bangladesh Retail Awards 2026
A total of 347 nominations from 53 organisations were submitted for the awards. The winners were selected through a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation process.
18 April 2026, 22:20 PM
Four new faces in Pakistan's Test squad for Bangladesh series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood set to continue as captain.
18 April 2026, 12:20 PM
Fix the financing gap for women entrepreneurs
Imagine a woman in Dhaka who has spent three years building a small textile business.
13 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Brain circulation, not brain drain: A new model for overseas PhD funding
Bangladesh has long recognised the value of acquiring advanced training abroad. Over the years, public funds have supported postgraduate study and research through a number of government-backed schemes, including science fellowships and overseas scholarships for university teachers.
12 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Fuel crisis is a chance to rethink our cities
While the fragile ceasefire and ongoing talks amid the Iran-US war offer some hope, the war has already driven up fuel costs and strained supply. For Bangladesh, this means rising prices, fiscal pressure, and a deepening energy crisis.
12 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Hasty diagnosis is derailing autism care
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is not a disease, but a complex neuro-developmental condition. Over the last decade, social awareness regarding autism has grown significantly in Bangladesh.
9 April 2026, 12:00 PM
All or nothing for Bangladesh against Hong Kong
Bangladesh national hockey team, who finished among the top two in the last three Asian Games qualifiers, now find themselves on the brink of elimination.
9 April 2026, 07:00 AM
Time to bring golf into the classroom
The policy window is open. The institutional framework exists. The global precedent is clear. It is time for Bangladesh to take a forward-looking step and bring golf into the classroom.
8 April 2026, 14:29 PM
Lifting ban on vaping is not the reform Bangladesh needs
Bangladesh had the opportunity to set a good example by banning the production and sale of e-cigarettes through the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
8 April 2026, 12:00 PM
Bangladesh to play 211-ranked San Marino in historic first
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Tuesday announced a landmark FIFA Tier-1 international friendly between Bangladesh and San Marino, scheduled to take place on June 5, 2026 in San Marino.
7 April 2026, 14:55 PM
How hoarding and panic buying are deepening the fuel crisis
There is a well-known concept in economics called the “tragedy of the commons.” To understand this, let’s imagine a village with a common well.
7 April 2026, 13:00 PM