Monday | January 12, 2026 | Dhaka
The recent unveiling of the Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024, has raised significant alarm bells regarding Bangladesh’s potential erosion of fundamental rights. As per a report of this daily on Friday, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)...
It is a matter of hope that the country’s foreign exchange reserves have increased to more than 21 billion dollars. According to Bangladesh Bank data yesterday, such a record rise in receiving foreign currencies,...
The recent unrest in Mozambique has cast a dark shadow over the Bangladeshi community residing there, leaving many grappling with fear, loss, and uncertainty. As per a Wednesday report of our newspaper, triggered by...
The recent ascendancy of the Arakan Army in Myanmar’s Rakhine State has fundamentally altered the geopolitical landscape along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border. This newspaper on Tuesday reported that the group is now controlling the 271-km...
The recent data from the Economic Relations Division (ERD) paints a concerning picture of Bangladesh’s foreign loan landscape. Our newspaper on Monday reported that with loan commitments plummeting by a staggering 91 per cent...
The economic landscape in Bangladesh is increasingly alarming, as the persistent gap between wage growth and inflation continues to erode the purchasing power of the working class. This newspaper on Sunday reported that for...
The recent spate of road accidents in Bangladesh, particularly the tragic incidents in Munshiganj and Pabna that claimed the lives of eight individuals and left 15 others injured, serves as a stark reminder of...
The proposed mega hydropower project in Tibet, initiated by the Chinese government, has raised significant concerns for Bangladesh and its ecological future. As per a report published in this newspaper on Friday, the Yarlung...
The ongoing Economic Census in Bangladesh, conducted by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, highlights a significant challenge that resonates beyond its borders: business owners show reluctance to disclose accurate financial information. This issue, rooted...
The second survey carried out recently by the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) has been unveiled addressing several issues, including elections, new parties, efficiency of the interim government, women’s safety, and the...
The recent revelations regarding the obstruction of Austrian soft loans intended for vital development projects in Bangladesh are deeply concerning. Our newspaper yesterday reported that allegations of corruption involving senior officials within the Economic...
As Donald Trump reclaims the political stage, the implications for Bangladesh’s textile industry are both complex and significant. The “America First” agenda, with its emphasis on domestic manufacturing and protectionist trade policies, poses a...