I WAS struck, perhaps not entirely surprised though, when Professor Muhammad Yunus recently noted that only one political party is still actively calling for elections in December. It was a sobering reminder of the dismal state of political pluralism in Bangladesh, a country where democratic aspirations have too often been sacrificed at the altar of elite consensus or...
The United Nations World Food Programme is on the ground responding to rising needs in some of the country鈥檚 most vulnerable communities as relentless rains batter southeastern Bangladesh, says a press release.
Centralised operations, diversified revenue models, and disciplined governance are vital for the recovery of Bangladesh鈥檚 banking sector, said Kimiwa Saddat, Managing Director (current charge) of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC...
A Dhaka court on Tuesday imposed a travel ban on journalist Munni Saha, her husband Md Kabir Hossain, her mother Appel Rani Saha, and her brothers Topon Kumar Saha and Pronob Kumar Saha in connection with graft allegations.
Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejected a huge offer to leave Manchester United for the Saudi Pro League, opting to be part of Ruben Amorim's rebuild at Old Trafford.
The UIU Mars Rover team from United International University won 1st place in Asia for the 4th consecutive time and 6th place globally in the University Rover Challenge 2024 organised by the Mars Society.
Vice-chancellor of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Professor Md Abdul Latif at a seminar on Monday said that students should acquire practical knowledge with great skill and use this knowledge at the field level.
The South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance in collaboration with the Private University Teachers鈥� Association of Bangladesh hosted a national seminar titled Democracy in Bangladesh: Crisis and Pathways Forward at the Syndicate Hall of North South University...
A university special seminar on clinical audit for improving the quality of medical services and education was held at Bangladesh Medical University in Dhaka on Monday...
The transport and communication heading of the budget has received the highest allocation in the development component under the proposed budget for the financial year 2025鈥�26...
Most political parties in a meeting with chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday demanded an election road map without further delay while the Bangladesh Nationalist Party said that there was no reason to hold national election beyond December.
The interim government has retained the opportunity to invest undisclosed money in real estate sector, particularly through the purchase or construction of apartments and buildings albeit with a sharp increase in associated tax rates...
UN chief Antonio Guterres called Monday for an independent investigation into the killing of dozens of Palestinians near a US-backed aid centre in Gaza after rescuers blamed the deaths on Israeli fire and the military denied any involvement.
The architecture department at North South University hosted an interactive event titled 鈥楳eet the Department Office 鈥� Share Your Thoughts鈥� on the campus, says a press release.
As part of preparations for trade dialogue with the United States, the government is considering massive changes to its tariffs and duties.
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said the July Charter will be announced by reaching consensus with all political parties.
Punjab Kings stand in the way of Virat Kohli's dream of finally winning the Indian Premier League in Tuesday's final at the world's biggest cricket stadium.
The transport and communication sector has received the highest allocation in the development component of the proposed national budget for the 2025鈥�2026 financial year.
The second phase of talks between the National Consensus Commission and the political parties began at Foreign Service Academy on Bayley Road in the capital on Monday.
Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur on Monday handed over images of six newly designed banknotes to chief adviser Muhammad Yunus.
Jahangirnagar University vice-chancellor professor Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan has drawn criticism for his recent remarks describing Begum Khaleda Zia and her children as freedom fighters in the War of Independence in 1971.
Interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will start the second phase of talks between the National Consensus Commission and the political parties today to reach a consensus on state reforms and also to finalise the July Charter.
Bangladesh Medical University observed the 44th anniversary of death of Bangladesh Nationalist Party founder Ziaur Rahman, also a former president of the country, at the basement of BMU鈥檚 Super Specialised Hospital in Dhaka...
Vice-chancellor of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Professor Md Abdul Latif at a training programme in Dhaka on Sunday said that to provide food for the country鈥檚 increasing population, farmers should apply fertiliser in the right amount at the right time...
Manchester United signed Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a deal worth a reported 拢62.5 million ($83 million) on Sunday.
I HAVE written this article before. In fact, I could write it every year when a new Global Report on Food Crises is published. The report rests on four points:...
Chief adviser鈥檚 press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday expressed optimism about increased Japanese investment in Bangladesh following the highly successful visit of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to Japan...
The closing ceremony of 42nd foundation course of Global Islami Bank was held at the bank鈥檚 training institute on Sunday...
Visiting Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao on Sunday said his country was ready to extend cooperation with Bangladesh in trade and commerce, with a particular eye on agriculture, jute, marine fisheries and research.
Former Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed on Sunday filed a writ petition with the High Court challenging the legality of his removal from the post by the National Sports Council.