Bangladesh’s Missing Half: Development Must Reach the Poorest
What does national progress mean to a household that must choose among food, medicine, and a child’s education? Economic growth, new infrastructure, and international recognition...
Md. Parvez
Dhaka Bypass Expressway to offer free passage during durga puja holidays
A section of the Dhaka Bypass Expressway will be open to all vehicles free of charge from 20 to 24 October, offering commuters an alternative...
Death toll rises to 10 in Cox’s Bazar resort fire
The death toll in a devastating fire that swept through a tourist resort in Cox’s Bazar this morning has risen to 10. The fire broke...
COP31 must prioritise climate action over new pledges: rights groups
Rights groups have called on the upcoming COP31 climate summit to prioritise the implementation of existing commitments over new pledges, urging developed countries to provide...
New BTRC directive opens door to investment in international call infrastructure
International Gateway (IGW) operators in Bangladesh can now establish and operate their own Inter-Operator Exchange (IOX) switches following a directive issued by the Bangladesh Telecommunication...
BNP, government will act against injustice to Hindus : NCC administrator Sakhawat
Everyone in Bangladesh enjoys equal rights as a citizen and is free to practise their religion, said Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) Administrator and Narayanganj Metropolitan...
This Puja, Bring Home Xiaomi Smartphone with Cardless EMI at No Additional Cost
Global technology brand and Bangladesh’s No. 1 handset brand, Xiaomi, has introduced a special Puja campaign under the slogan “Pujar Fest, Xiaomi’te Best.” Through this...
BGCCI and German Embassy Celebrate Oktoberfest-2026
The Bangladesh-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bangladesh, hosted Oktoberfest 2026 in...
From Studio to Strategy: How Rakibul Hasan Is Building a Music Career Beyond the Artist Spotlight
From releasing his own music to managing distribution, royalties and copyright protection, the Bangladeshi music entrepreneur is seeking to build a platform for independent artists,...
Construction Begins on Bangladesh’s First Community-Based Agro-Tourism Project in Bogura
Construction of “Sukher Khamar Agro Village, Bogura,” the country’s first community-based agro-tourism project, was formally inaugurated on Saturday morning (10 October). The ceremony took place...
HOPE worldwide Bangladesh and VFS Global support 1,000 flood-affected families in Sunamganj
In response to severe flash flooding across Bangladesh’s Sylhet Division, HOPE worldwide Bangladesh, with support from VFS Global, launched an emergency relief initiative on 22...
Gazipur City Corporation pledges tobacco-free offices
Gazipur City Corporation has pledged to establish a tobacco-free environment across all its offices as part of efforts to protect public health and safeguard citizens...