Can our urban transition be fair?
Bangladesh is urbanizing at one of the fastest rates in the world. Nearly two in five people already live in cities, and projections from the World Bank and the United…
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The skills-jobs paradox
In countless homes across Bangladesh, a familiar frustration surfaces almost daily. Young people say: “I have a degree, I have skills … so where is the job?” Employers, meanwhile, look…
Whimpers and cries
A report on December 2 in Dhaka Tribune stated that, approximately a week ago a stray mother dog gave birth to eight puppies in the courtyard of the government residence…
Unesco lists Tangail sari weaving as global heritage
Bangladesh has earned global acclaim as Unesco inscribed the country’s traditional Tangail sari weaving craft on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a recognition that Dhaka…
Canadian envoy praises armed forces role in democratic transition
Canadian High Commissioner Ajit Singh on Tuesday thanked Bangladesh’s Armed Forces for their constructive role in maintaining stability and supporting a peaceful transition toward a democratically elected government, as he…
Bank Asia holds AML, CFT awareness program for board, senior management
Bank Asia PLC organized an AML & CFT awareness program for its board of directors and senior management on December 8 at Bank Asia Tower, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, with the…
Human Rights Day reveals Bangladesh’s unbroken cycle of impunity
International Human Rights Day is being observed worldwide on Wednesday under the theme “Let human rights be the foundation of our daily lives.” Bangladesh is marking the occasion with human…
Board: Khaleda’s condition remains unchanged
The health condition of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, who is undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital, remains unchanged, according to her medical board. A doctor from the board, speaking to…
1,073 journalists faced repression in one year
At least 1,073 journalists across Bangladesh faced various forms of repression in 476 incidents between August 5, 2024 and November 1, 2025, according to a Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) study…
Why getting a legal restaurant licence in Dhaka is almost impossible
The restaurant business in Bangladesh has grown rapidly over the past decade, becoming a major source of leisure and entertainment for urban residents. Young entrepreneurs are entering the sector with…