Toxic pesticides put pollinators across Bangladesh in peril
Bangladesh’s expanding agriculture may be masking a silent crisis, as cities encroach on farmland and high-yield crops proliferate while the nation’s pollinators — essential for…
Meat safety at risk as contamination hits supply chain
Bangladesh’s meat industry faces mounting risks as hazardous contaminants infiltrate the supply chain, raising alarms over food safety and antibiotic resistance...
The filmmaker who turns truth into blockbusters
Raihan Rafi, the Bangladeshi director, screenwriter, and producer, is redefining the country’s cinematic landscape with stories grounded in reality—often drawn from true events that challenge,…
Financial inclusion soars with agent banking in rural Bangladesh
Agent banking has gained widespread traction across the country and has become a key method of bridging the gap between rural citizens and formal banking…
Structural flaws, trust deficits plague insurance sector in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s insurance sector has long been characterised by structural weaknesses, underdevelopment, and a lack of trust, failing to establish itself as a dependable financial safety…
Pricey power policy in Bangladesh fails to deliver relief
Bangladesh finds itself at a troubling crossroads in its energy journey. Over the past decade, the country has invested billions of dollars in power plants, fuel infrastructure, and electricity generation capacity, with the promise of a future of reliable energy for its people and industries...
Top barriers to doing business in Bangladesh
As the new government takes office, the business community is pinning its hopes on bold reforms to enhance the country’s business climate and eliminate persistent trade barriers that continue to hamper investment and competitiveness...
Summer power demand to test new govt: Prof Tamim
Professor M Tamim, vice-chancellor of the Independent University, Bangladesh, said the 18-month-long interim government had managed to make a clear difference from its ousted predecessor, the Awami League, by repealing the Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provisions) Act, 2010...
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Stock market failures plague banking sector
Bangladesh’s stock market has consistently failed to finance business investment and industrial expansion, forcing the economy to rely heavily on banks for both short- and long-term funding...
Financial inclusion soars with agent banking in rural Bangladesh
Agent banking has gained widespread traction across the country and has become a key method of bridging the gap between rural citizens and formal banking services...
Bangladesh Bank to push for global action to recover stolen assets: governor
Bangladesh Bank has been at the centre of the interim…
Rule-based society crucial for progress: BIDS DG
Before the interim government could focus on crucial reforms after assuming power on 5 August 2024, following the ousting of the Awami League government amid a mass uprising, it had to remain occupied with addressing the demands of vested interests, said the BIDS DG...
Biplob Saha calls for protection of handlooms, weavers
Fashion designer Biplob Saha, also the founder of the fashion house Bishwo Rang, has urged the newly elected government to implement policies that will safeguard the handloom industry and protect weavers, as local traditional fabrics near the brink of extinction...
Treasure trove of tourism in Bangladesh still untapped
Marzia Islam is a young professional with an unwavering passion for exploring her country whenever she can steal a break from her bustling life...
Meat safety at risk as contamination hits supply chain
Bangladesh’s meat industry faces mounting risks as hazardous contaminants infiltrate the supply chain, raising alarms over food safety and antibiotic resistance...
AI reshaping digital marketing: Khalid Farhan
Digital marketing entrepreneur Khalid Farhan, founder of Maklu Initiative, an Ireland-based digital marketing agency, stated that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly replacing human involvement in many lower- and mid-level digital marketing tasks...
Summer power demand to test new govt: Prof Tamim
Professor M Tamim, vice-chancellor of the Independent University, Bangladesh, said the 18-month-long interim government had managed to make a clear difference from its ousted predecessor, the Awami League, by repealing the Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provisions) Act, 2010...
The filmmaker who turns truth into blockbusters
Raihan Rafi, the Bangladeshi director, screenwriter, and producer, is redefining the country’s cinematic landscape with stories grounded in reality—often drawn from true events that challenge, move, and provoke audiences...
State-run Teletalk trails private operators
The state-run mobile operator Teletalk Bangladesh Limited, despite enjoying numerous privileges, has failed to meet the targets it set when it began its journey two decades ago...
